The Thunder newbie will see a big jump in his salary next season, from $9.8 million to $18.1, but if he walked into Sam Presti’s office and demanded an advance on that raise, the Thunder brass would be hard-pressed to say no.

After losing Game 5 and going down 3-2 to the Thunder in the playoffs, Nikola Jokic has sent a warning on behalf of the Nuggets.

The Nuggets superstar has been his usual brilliant self in the postseason. Jokic is averaging 26.5 points, 12.9 rebounds, 8.1 assists, 2.2 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game throughout the NBA Playoffs so far.