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Jokic Delays Contract Talks as Lakers Rebuild Around Doncic

Denver plans to table a new offer this summer following Jokic’s decision to wait until 2026

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Overview

  • Nikola Jokic has informed the Nuggets he will bypass extension talks this offseason and revisit negotiations during the 2026 offseason
  • Vice chairman Josh Kroenke said the organization will present a three-year, approximately $207 million offer to Jokic this summer despite his holdout plan
  • Jamal Murray’s four-year, $207.8 million extension will occupy roughly a third of Denver’s salary cap through 2029, limiting the team’s financial flexibility
  • The Lakers have signaled a shift to center their franchise around Luka Doncic, representing a clear departure from the LeBron James era
  • Luka Doncic will become eligible on August 2 to sign a four-year, $223 million extension or a three-year, $160 million deal