NBA insider reveals update on Nikola Jokic contract plans

Nikola Jokic is not planning to leave the Denver Nuggets anytime soon, despite not signing a contract extension this summer, per Sam Amick.

Despite being eligible to sign a massive contract extension this summer, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has decided to wait. But according to NBA insider Sam Amick, fans in Denver shouldn’t panic.

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“There are no signs Jokic wants out of Denver anytime soon,” Amick said on Sactown Sports 1140.

Nuggets have had a busy offseason trying to reshape their roster around the three-time MVP. After back-to-back second-round exits in the playoffs, their front office moved quickly to improve the supporting cast.

Denver traded away Michael Porter Jr. and brought in Cam Johnson as part of a roster revamp.

The Nuggets also signed Bruce Brown and Jonas Valanciunas, adding depth and experience to help Jokic and Jamal Murray carry the team deep into the postseason.

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While Jokic is eligible to hit free agency in 2027, there is no indication that he’s even considering leaving the franchise that drafted him.

The 30-year-old Serbian star is currently under contract through 2026, with a $62.8 million player option for 2027.

There’s also a financial incentive for Jokic to wait on signing a new deal. By holding off until next offseason, he becomes eligible for a four-year extension worth over $290 million—far more than the three-year, $212 million deal he could have signed this summer.

Jokic is coming off another historic season, becoming the first center in NBA history to average a triple-double for a full season: 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game.

He finished second in the 2025 MVP voting behind Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.