Nikola Jokic is eligible for another massive extension this summer, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says the Denver Nuggets must now weigh timing against long-term flexibility.
Speaking on ESPN’s NBA Draft broadcast, Windhorst said Jokic has been “absolute no drama, all delivery superstar… to this point,” emphasizing how rare such consistency is at the franchise level.
The three-time MVP just completed his tenth NBA season, putting up one of the best statistical campaigns of his career.
Jokic, 30, averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.2 assists and 1.8 steals over 70 regular-season games, while shooting 57.6% from the field and 41.7% from three. He led Denver to a 50–32 record and a first-round series win over the Clippers before falling to the top-seeded Thunder in a seven-game Western semifinal.
In the 2025 playoffs, Jokic logged 40.2 minutes per game and posted 26.2 points, 12.7 boards and 8.0 assists on 48.9% shooting.
He is entering the third year of his current five-year, $276 million supermax deal, which includes a player option for the 2027–28 season. Per league rules, Jokic can sign an extension this offseason that would lock in additional years and potentially eclipse $300 million total value.
Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke recently confirmed the team’s intention to sign the Serbian superstar to extension.
Despite falling short of a second title, Jokic remained one of the league’s most impactful postseason performers. His durability and offensive command remain unmatched among bigs.
The Nuggets’ challenge lies in navigating the new second apron restrictions under the league’s collective bargaining agreement. Committing early to another max extension would limit cap flexibility in future offseasons, especially as Jamal Murray’s next contract also looms.
