Nikola Jokić Plans 'to Be a Nugget Forever' as NBA Star Shrugs Off Speculation After Declining Extension

Nikola Jokic on contract extension delay: Plan to be Nugget ‘forever’

Nikola Jokic indicated he'll sign a contract extension with Denver next summer during the Nuggets' annual preseason media day event Monday.

Nikola Jokic clears the air about contract talks with Nuggets

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic is waiting to hold contract extension talks with the Nuggets. Here's what he said about the situation at media day.

Nikola Jokić plans 'to be a Nugget forever' as NBA star shrugs off speculation after declining extension

Jokić turned down a $212 million extension, but insists it's not because he has plans to play anywhere else

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File photo Nuggets Nuggets star Nikola Jokic isn’t going anywhere. The three-time MVP and 2023 Finals MVP declined to sign a veteran extension with Denver this summer — but it’s strictly a business decision, not a breakup. “My plan is to be with the Nuggets forever,” Jokic said, via Chris Dempsey of Altitude Sports. Denver expected Jokic to bypass an extension in order to maximize his earnings. By waiting until next summer, he can tack on an ext…