Nikola Jokić Delays Extension to Target Record Contract with Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić plans to sign an extension next summer to maximize his earnings, potentially securing a record-breaking five-year, $359.5 million contract instead of a smaller extension this year. While the three-time MVP has repeatedly stated his desire to remain a Nugget forever after leading the team to four straight 50-win seasons, delaying the deal is strictly a business decision. Nuggets management remains entirely confident that the star center is staying put in Denver.