Nikola Jokić considers delaying new Nuggets contract extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:27 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Nikola Jokić, center for the Denver Nuggets, may hold off on extending his current contract this summer. NBA insider Marc Stein reports that this decision could lead to Jokić entering free agency in 2027. The Nuggets have struggled to maintain consistency since their 2023 championship. While Jokić’s future remains uncertain, speculation continues to grow if he does not sign a new deal soon. The upcoming summer could be pivotal for Jokić and the Nuggets.
- •Nikola Jokić may delay contract extension this summer
- •Speculation on free agency in 2027 is increasing
- •Nuggets have struggled for consistency since 2023 title
- •Jokić's decision will influence the team's future
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Could Nikola Jokić holding off on new Nuggets deal mean 2027 free agency?
"Could the Joker actually leave the Nuggets?!
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