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Nikola Jokic wants to stay in Denver for life: « My plan is to be a Nugget forever »

NBA - Nikola Jokic confirms his long-term intentions with Denver. The Serbian superstar can sign a $293 million extension next summer and states he wants to finish his career with the Nuggets.
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Nikola Jokic wants to stay in Denver for life: « My plan is to be a Nugget forever »
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Nikola Jokic has clearly expressed his intentions regarding his future with the Denver Nuggets. In a recent statement, the triple MVP affirmed: « My plan is to be a Nugget forever. » A declaration that should reassure Denver fans about their franchise player’s future.

Record extension in sight for 2025-2026

The Serbian center had the opportunity to sign a four-year, $212 million extension this summer, but he chose to wait. This strategic decision will allow him to sign an even more lucrative contract next summer: a four-year, $293 million extension.

« I don’t really think about it, » said Jokic regarding this future extension. « I think these contract extensions come as a reward, like something natural in this sport. Especially in today’s NBA where you see how the salary cap increases and everything. »

Currently under contract through 2026-2027 with a player option for 2027-2028, Jokic is entering the third year of his five-year, $276 million supermax contract.

Reinforcements to convince the superstar

The Nuggets have been particularly active this summer to surround their franchise player. The organization brought back Bruce Brown, a key piece of the 2023 title, and added Cam Johnson via the Michael Porter Jr. trade with Brooklyn. Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas also joined the roster.

« Bruce is back. We won with him, » joked Jokic. « We have Cam and Jonas – we have lots of new guys. We have Holmes healthy. We’ll see. It’s new energy, a fresh start for us. I hope we can do something. »

These moves seem to have convinced Jokic that management was ready to build a competitive team around him. After an early elimination in the second round of playoffs, Denver clearly identified lack of depth as a major problem to solve.

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Sylvain Sultat
Sylvain Sultat follows the NBA on a daily basis, covering individual performances, team dynamics, and the league's greatest stories. On Be-Basketball, he breaks down the latest American basketball news with passion and consistency, always on the lookout for the trends shaping the world of basketball.
Nikola Jokic wants to stay in Denver for life: « My plan is to be a Nugget forever »