Jokic says he'll stay with Nuggets, sign 2027 extension

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has publicly reaffirmed his intention to remain with the franchise for the remainder of his career, stating he plans to sign a contract extension next summer. The three-time NBA Most Valuable Player made the comments in Serbian on Monday following Serbia's 94-81 FIBA World Cup qualifying victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Belgrade.

Jokic, 31, told reporters his idea is to sign next summer and stay in Denver for the rest of his career. He elaborated that his desire is to play the rest of his life in Denver. The center currently has two seasons remaining on his existing contract, which includes a player option for the 2027-28 season.

His decision to wait until next summer to sign an extension is financially strategic. Under NBA rules, Jokic is currently eligible for a four-year, $278 million maximum extension. By waiting until the 2027 offseason, he would become eligible for a five-year supermax contract estimated to be worth approximately $359.5 million, which would be the largest deal in league history.

Jokic's declaration provides significant stability for the Nuggets amid an offseason marked by high-profile player movement across the league....