US EditionIs Nikola Jokic Considering to Leave Nuggets? Ex-MVP Drops Bold Declaration About His Future in Denver
Nikola Jokic plans to sign a lucrative extension next summer and aims to help Denver win another NBA championship, despite delaying contract talks this offseason.
- On Monday, Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets center and three-time MVP, declared he intends to remain with the Denver Nuggets for his entire career, saying `My plan is to be a Nugget forever.`
- Jokić declined to sign an extension this offseason and deferred extension negotiations to leverage expected salary-cap growth in the team’s offseason.
- Under a five-year supermax deal, Jokić is in his third season and has averaged more than 24 points and 10 rebounds for five consecutive seasons, earning Finals MVP during Denver’s first championship.
- Fans breathed a sigh of relief after Jokić reassured Nuggets fans and calmed summer rumours by pledging a playoff push and second championship.
- Rival interest from the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers was reported by The Athletic's Sam Amick, as Denver retooled around Jokić this summer, according to David Adelman.
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Nikola Jokic voices desire 'to be with the Nuggets forever'
Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has no desire to leave the Denver Nuggets.
Nikola Jokic Addresses Lakers Trade Rumors Amid Contract Talks - LAFB Network
Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Los Angeles Lakers trade rumors are once again dominating headlines, this time centered on Nikola Jokić. After the Denver Nuggets star declined a three-year, $200 million extension, speculation quickly linked him to big-market teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. With the Lakers already reshaping their identity around Luka Dončić, whispers of pairing him with Jokić gained traction — but the …
Present during the Denver Nuggets' "media day" on Monday, Nikola Jokic recalled his commitment to the franchise of the Rockies, although he declined an extension offer this summer. The Serb even indicated that he wanted to stay on the team "forever".
"I found a way to stay in the league this long. We'll see how much longer I have left," said Jokić.
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