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If there were ever any questions about Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and his loyalty to the team, he has answered them.
Time and time again, he's expressed his desire to remain with Denver for the remainder of his career. Jokic has two seasons remaining on his contract, which includes a player option to become an unrestricted free agent in 2028 when he will turn 33.
The three-time MVP made clear he will not wait until then to ease the minds of Nuggets fans.
"My idea is to sign next summer and stay with Denver for the rest of my career," Jokic told reporters in Serbian after a FIBA World Cup qualifying game Monday.
"My idea and desire is to stay in Denver. I'll probably sign next year ... My desire is to play the rest of my life in Denver."
Jokic entered the league in 2014. He was selected by the Nuggets with the 41st overall pick in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft. He led Denver to a 2023 NBA title and was named Finals MVP.
He could sign the largest contract in NBA history in the summer of 2027. Jokic would be eligible for a five-year, $359.5 million contract as a free agent, according to ESPN.
Jokic averaged a triple-double during the 2025-26 season with 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds and 10.7 assists per game in 65 appearances. In 11 NBA seasons, Jokic averages 22.2 points per game, 11.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports: Nikola Jokic says he wants to stay with Denver Nuggets for rest of career
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Time and time again, he's expressed his desire to remain with Denver for the remainder of his career. Jokic has two seasons remaining on his contract, which includes a player option to become an unrestricted free agent in 2028 when he will turn 33.
The three-time MVP made clear he will not wait until then to ease the minds of Nuggets fans.
"My idea is to sign next summer and stay with Denver for the rest of my career," Jokic told reporters in Serbian after a FIBA World Cup qualifying game Monday.
"My idea and desire is to stay in Denver. I'll probably sign next year ... My desire is to play the rest of my life in Denver."
Jokic entered the league in 2014. He was selected by the Nuggets with the 41st overall pick in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft. He led Denver to a 2023 NBA title and was named Finals MVP.
He could sign the largest contract in NBA history in the summer of 2027. Jokic would be eligible for a five-year, $359.5 million contract as a free agent, according to ESPN.
Jokic averaged a triple-double during the 2025-26 season with 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds and 10.7 assists per game in 65 appearances. In 11 NBA seasons, Jokic averages 22.2 points per game, 11.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports: Nikola Jokic says he wants to stay with Denver Nuggets for rest of career
Continue reading...
