Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets' three-time NBA Most Valuable Player, used media day to confirm that he will sign a historic new contract with the club next summer. The Serbian centre turned down a four-year, $276 million extension this offseason, a decision that sparked a flurry of trade rumours around the league. Asked about his future, Jokic was blunt. "I'm gonna sign next year, if they want me," he told reporters.
The financial logic is watertight. In the summer of 2027, the Serbian star will be eligible for a five-year supermax contract worth a projected $357 million, complete with a no-trade clause. That record-breaking deal would keep the 31-year-old in Denver until the age of 36, and his words have already put to rest every doubt across the NBA about his future. Consequently, the Nuggets head into the new season with complete stability around their talisman.
