Nikola Jokic has no plans to leave the Denver Nuggets anytime soon, despite not signing a contract extension this summer, according to insider Sam Amick.
Although he was eligible to sign a contract extension this summer, the Nuggets superstar decided to wait. However, according to Amick, Denver fans have no reason to panic.
“There are no signs whatsoever that Jokic wants to leave Denver in the near future,” Amick stated.
The Nuggets have been active this summer, significantly bolstering their roster with the arrival of Cam Johnson in a trade for Michael Porter Jr., and also bringing in Bruce Brown, Jonas Valanciunas, and Tim Hardaway Jr.
Even though Jokic can become a free agent in 2027, there are no indications that he is considering leaving the franchise that drafted him. The 30-year-old Serbian center is under contract until 2026, with a player option worth $62.8 million for the 2026/2027 season.
There’s also a financial reason why Jokic is currently delaying a new contract. If he waits until next summer, he becomes eligible for a four-year extension worth over $290 million—significantly more than the three-year, $212 million deal he could have signed this summer.
Jokic is coming off another historic season, becoming the first center in NBA history to average a triple-double throughout an entire season: 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game. He finished second in the 2025 MVP voting, just behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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