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Nikola Jokić Reaffirms Long-Term Commitment to Nuggets After Passing on 3-Year Extension

He explained the timing as a financial decision that could make him eligible next summer for a larger four-year deal under cap rules.

Sep 29, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets player Nikola Jokic (15) poses for a picture during media day at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets players Nikola Jokic (15) and Cam Johnson (23) pose for a picture during media day at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • At Denver's media day, Jokić said, "My plan is to be a Nugget forever," addressing speculation after he declined an extension this summer.
  • He bypassed a three-year offer worth roughly $212 million and can instead become eligible next offseason for a four-year extension projected around $285–$293 million, about $80 million more.
  • Jokić remains under contract through 2026-27 with a player option for 2027-28 on the supermax he signed in 2022.
  • Team governor Josh Kroenke previously said Denver planned to offer a max extension and acknowledged they did not expect Jokić to accept it this offseason.
  • Denver retooled around Jokić by elevating David Adelman to head coach, installing Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace to lead basketball operations, trading Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson, and adding Bruce Brown, Jonas Valančiūnas and Tim Hardaway Jr.