Overview

• Nikola Jokic said "My plan is to be a Nugget forever," signaling his long-term intent to remain in Denver.
• He declined a four-year, $212 million offer this summer because he can sign a projected four-year, $293 million extension next year, according to the Associated Press.
• The three-time MVP is entering the third season of a five-year, $276 million supermax contract that runs through 2026-27 with a player option for 2027-28.
• Denver overhauled personnel by trading Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson, reuniting with Bruce Brown, adding Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas, welcoming back DaRon Holmes from injury, elevating Ben Tenzer and Jonathan Wallace, and making David Adelman the head coach.
• Analysts are projecting new deals for contributors, including a predicted five-year, $140 million extension for Christian Braun following his breakout season, which remains a forecast rather than a confirmed agreement.