Nikola Jokic plans to delay new contract for max money extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:36 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Nikola Jokic is opting to postpone signing a new contract in order to potentially secure an additional year of maximum salary. Currently, Jokic has one guaranteed season remaining on his contract, with a player option valued at approximately $62.8 million for the 2027-28 season. Sources indicate that this decision is financially driven, aiming for an extra $80 million in his deal. The context suggests Jokic is weighing the benefits of maximizing his earnings ahead of his next contract.
- •Nikola Jokic intends to wait before signing a new contract
- •He seeks to add a year of maximum salary
- •One guaranteed season left on current contract
- •Player option for 2027-28 season worth $62.8 million
- •Potential contract extension could total approximately $80 million
- 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Nikola Jokic wants to wait to sign new contract so he can add another year of max money
"Nikola Jokic wants to wait to sign new contract so he can add another year of max money
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