Last summer, Nikola Jokic refused an offer to sign an extension of $ 212 million over three years with the Denver Nuggets. There was a very logical reason for this – he can get an additional year and almost $ 80 million more if he is waiting to sign an extension next summer.
The logic has never stopped random online speculation, and some wondered if it was a sign that he might want to be released in the summer of 2027, when he can become a free agent. No, he doesn’t. Jokic put an end to this during the Nuggets Media Day on Monday.
“These contract extensions are a reward as something natural for sport,” said Jokic. “Especially in today’s NBA with the way the salary ceiling takes place. My plan is to be a nugget forever. ”
Although there are teams aimed at having a ceiling space in 2027, most of them are more focused on another former MVP, which plays in a city in northern Midwest. Of course, they would be open to Jokic if he decided to bolt, but no one really expected that it happens.
Now Jokic and Jamal Murray – One of the best duets in the NBA – can focus on the return of nuggets to the NBA final, surrounded by an improved list filled with solid players such as Cameron Johnson, Bruce Brown and Tim. Hardaway Jr., as well as the return Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, Peyton Watson and Julian Strawther.
