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Insiders See No Sign Nikola Jokić Wants To Leave the Nuggets

Sources say he is content in Denver after declining a shorter extension for financial timing reasons.

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Apr 21, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) before the start of the third period against the Los Angeles Clippers during game two of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Jokić passed on a three-year offer in the $207–212 million range this summer, positioning himself for a larger four-year extension eligible in 2026 worth roughly $300 million.
  • Zach Lowe reported there has “never been a whisper” from Jokić or his agents about wanting out, and team officials expected the delay without concern.
  • Brian Windhorst said secondhand reporting indicates Jokić was very pleased with the Nuggets’ offseason moves, including the additions of Cameron Johnson, Jonas Valančiūnas, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown Jr.
  • League teams such as the Warriors, with signals from the Lakers and Clippers, are preserving 2027 cap flexibility because Jokić holds a 2027-28 player option, which reflects planning rather than evidence of his intent to leave.
  • The three-time MVP remains Denver’s on-court cornerstone after averaging 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 10.2 assists last season, with his current deal running through 2026-27 and a player option for 2027-28.