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Nikola Jokić considering contract extension delay with Nuggets

CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:05 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Nikola Jokić considering contract extension delay with Nuggets
Summary

Nikola Jokić is weighing the option to bypass a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets this offseason. Eligible for a four-year extension worth approximately $280 million, Jokić may instead opt to delay signing until next summer, citing no immediate need for urgency. His player option for the 2027-28 season puts him on the brink of free agency as the 2026 offseason arrives. Despite positive sentiments towards Denver, Jokić's deferred extension raises concerns about his long-term future with the team.

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Key Details
  • •Jokić declines to rush a contract extension decision.
  • •He has two years remaining on his current deal.
  • •Jokić's playing style reduces injury concerns, allowing for patience.
  • •His player option makes free agency a possibility by next summer.
  • •Sources indicate he may not seek an extension immediately.
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  • 11:05 PMCBS NBA — Why Nuggets should be concerned if Nikola Jokić does not sign contract extension this offseason
What they're saying
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Jokić, eligible for a four-year extension, is reportedly considering bypassing the move this summer

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