Nikola Jokić jokes he’ll sign Nuggets contract extension next summer ‘if they want me’

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić confirmed during media day that he intends to sign a contract extension next summer. The three-time MVP opted against signing an extension this offseason and is currently entering the final guaranteed year of his contract, describing his decision to delay the deal as strictly business.

Jokić stated he has maintained open discussions with team president Josh Kroenke and front office executives Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace. Tenzer reaffirmed the organization's comfort and trust regarding Jokić's future, while the center emphasized his desire to remain in Denver for his legacy.