Nikola Jokić delays Nuggets extension, plans to stay long-term
CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 11:13 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Nikola Jokić confirmed he is delaying a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets for another offseason. He stated his desire to remain with the franchise for the rest of his career, noting it is a business decision. Jokić, who has two years left on his current contract, can opt out next offseason. This delay raises concerns among Nuggets fans, especially following recent postseason exits. Jokić is contemplating a potentially more lucrative deal if he waits another year before signing an extension.
- •Jokić plans to sign a long-term deal next summer.
- •He is currently on a five-year, $276 million supermax contract.
- •Delaying an extension may lead to an additional $80 million in guaranteed money.
- •Nuggets face pressure to build a stronger contender amidst playoff exits.
- 1:15 PMCBS NBA — Nikola Jokić plans to wait until next offseason to extend: What that means for the Nuggets
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Nikola Jokic says he wants to stay with Denver Nuggets for rest of career
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Nikola Jokić pushing off Nuggets extension for another offseason, vows he wants to 'stay with Denver for the rest of my career'
"Jokić has tens of millions of dollars in motivation to delay an extension. But another offseason without a long-term deal is enough raise anxiety among Nuggets fans.
"Nikola Jokic restates his commitment to the Denver Nuggets, telling reporters in Serbian that he would like to be there for life.
"Jokić has long said he wants to end his career with Denver, but he still holds the leverage here
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External links- CBS NBAJul 7, 2026, 1:15 PMNikola Jokić plans to wait until next offseason to extend: What that means for the Nuggets
Jokić has long said he wants to end his career with Denver, but he still holds the leverage here
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 12:29 AMNikola Jokic says he wants to stay with Denver Nuggets for rest of career
Nikola Jokic restates his commitment to the Denver Nuggets, telling reporters in Serbian that he would like to be there for life.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 11:13 PMNikola Jokić pushing off Nuggets extension for another offseason, vows he wants to 'stay with Denver for the rest of my career'
Jokić has tens of millions of dollars in motivation to delay an extension. But another offseason without a long-term deal is enough raise anxiety among Nuggets fans.
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