Jokić expects to sign with Nuggets next offseason

Nikola Jokić said he expects to sign a new contract with the Denver Nuggets next offseason if the team wants him, signaling his intention to remain with the franchise while leaving the deal’s terms unresolved. Waiting until 2027 could make the three-time NBA Most Valuable Player eligible for a five-year contract projected at roughly $357 million to $360 million, but no agreement has been signed. Jokić made the remarks Monday at Denver’s media day. “I’m gonna sign next year. If they want me,” he said. His statement describes an intention, not a completed commitment, and the final value and length of any contract remain unknown. The projected five-year deal would be larger than a four-year extension Jokić could currently sign, estimated in reports at about $276 million to $278 million. The figures are projections based on different contract routes, not agreed offers. The precise terms would depend on a future agreement between Jokić and Denver. Nuggets executive vice president of basketball operations Ben Tenzer said the team was comfortable with its relationship and trust with Jokić and had no concerns about his contract status.