Nikola Jokic Set for Historic $360M Nuggets Deal in Major Free Agency Boost
It looks like Nikola Jokic is not leaving the Denver Nuggets. Jokic will enter the 2026-27 NBA season in the fourth year of his five-year, $276 million supermax contract. Next summer, he’s expected to decide whether he will opt into his $62.8 million player option or decline it. If he chooses the second option, Jokic [...]
Nikola Jokic is expected to continue his career with the Denver Nuggets, as sources report strong indications that the Serbian big man has no plans to leave the franchise. The star center is set to enter the 2026-27 NBA season on a five-year, $276 million supermax contract, with the option to opt into a $62.8 million player extension for the following season.
Should Jokic decline the option, he will become an unrestricted free agent next summer. According to reports, Jokic remains committed to finishing his career with the team that drafted him. Renowned sports journalist Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports highlighted the magnanimous financial proposition awaiting the Nuggets if they secure Jokic's services, suggesting a potential five-year, $360 million deal—the highest in NBA history.
O’Connor emphasizes the importance of capitalizing on Jokic's decision to stay and assembling a competitive squad around him, stressing that Denver cannot afford to waste another year of their star player's prime. Throughout his tenure with the Nuggets, Jokic has led the team to a championship, three MVP awards, and eight consecutive playoff appearances, making him a beloved figure among fans and a driving force behind the franchise's relevance.
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