Overview

• Jokic informed Denver in mid-July that he will postpone contract talks until the 2026 offseason and remain on his current supermax deal.
• Delaying extension allows him to tack on an extra season and is projected to increase his earnings by roughly $80 million.
• Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke affirmed the team will offer a new deal and support Jokic’s timing decision.
• Denver has responded to depth concerns by trading Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson, adding three additional players, hiring coach David Adelman and revamping its front office.
• The Lakers have shifted into a post-LeBron rebuild centered on Luka Doncic, prioritizing cap flexibility and short-term contracts that could enable a future pursuit of Jokic.