Jokic Reaffirms Desire to Stay with Nuggets for Entire Career, Plans on Waiting to Sign Extension
Jokic said he wants to stay in Denver for his career after averaging 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 10.2 assists last season.
- On Monday, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic announced he plans to sign a contract extension with the team next summer, reaffirming his commitment to remain with the franchise for the rest of his career.
- Jokic is delaying the extension until next year to maximize his financial earnings, positioning himself to sign a five-year supermax contract worth around $350 million instead of a four-year deal.
- After leading Serbia to a 92-81 victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina in FIBA World Cup qualifying, the three-time NBA MVP confirmed his plans; he will remain under contract as a Nugget until age 37 if he follows through.
- Despite offseason trade rumors, the Nuggets have remained bullish that Jokic is not going anywhere, with team sources expressing confidence the three-time NBA MVP remains committed to the Mile High City.
- By waiting, Jokic can also secure a rare no-trade clause in his next deal, a strategic move aligning with his stated desire to be a "Nugget forever" and spend his entire career with Denver.
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Nikola Jokic on Nuggets extension: ‘I’ll probably sign next year’
Three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic told reporters in his native Serbia that he wants to be a Denver Nugget for life, but he's not rushing into a contract extension this offseason. "My idea is to sign next summer and stay with Denver fo...
NBA: Nikola Jokic to delay Denver Nuggets contract extension to 2027
Three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic told reporters in his native Serbia that he wants to be a Denver Nugget for life, but he's not rushing into a contract extension this offseason.
Record-breaking 4-year, 428.4 billion won contract renewal imminent. NBA's best active big man, Nikola Jokic, says, "I want to stay in Denver for life." Sports Chosun Reporter Ryu Dong-hyuk. "I want to stay in Denver for life." Nikola Jokic, the NBA's best center and one of the greatest centers of all time, said this. He [on the 6th, 2027 KST]
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Nikola Jokic reiterated his hope of remaining with the Denver Nuggets for the rest of his career on Monday. However, his plan is to postpone signing a contract extension until next summer.
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