Nikola Jokic just put Nuggets contract fears to bed for good

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic addressed his contract status during the team's media day on September 28, 2026, confirming his intention to extend his deal with the franchise. Addressing questions about why he did not sign an extension during the summer, Jokic stated that he plans to sign next year if the team wants him.

Jokic attributed the decision to delay the contract extension to business reasons. Waiting until the following offseason allows the Nuggets center the opportunity to sign a potentially record-setting NBA contract while maintaining his long-term goal of finishing his career in Denver.