Nikola Jokic is on the verge of NBA history. The Denver Nuggets superstar will be eligible next summer to sign a five-year contract extension worth a staggering $359.5 million, a deal that would become the largest contract in league history.
Jokic’s historic extension details revealed
According to Bobby Marks, Jokic will be eligible next summer to sign a five-year contract extension worth a staggering $359.5 million, which would become the richest contract in NBA history.
Even more remarkably, once he signs the extension, Jokic’s career earnings are projected to reach an incredible $724 million.
Why Jokic is waiting until next summer
Nikola Jokic has two years remaining on his current contract, with the second year being a player option. During the 2026-27 season, the Serbian superstar is set to earn $59.03 million.
Jokic is already eligible to sign a four-year extension worth approximately $280 million, but he has decided to wait until next summer, when he will be able to secure an even more lucrative deal.
Jokic confirms desire to finish career in Denver
Following Serbia’s recent game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Jokic reiterated that his goal is to remain with the Nuggets for the rest of his career.
“My idea and my wish are to stay in Denver. Whether I will sign an extension next year, we will see. The reason is strictly business-related. My wish is to stay and play in Denver until the end of my career, and it is up to them whether they will offer me a new contract or not,” Jokic said.
"My idea is to sign next summer and stay in Denver for the rest of my life.”
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) July 6, 2026
— Nikola Jokic.
(via @LjubomirovicM)
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Another MVP season strengthens Jokic’s legacy
The Serbian center is coming off a phenomenal campaign, arguably the best of his career, averaging 27.8 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 10.7 assists in 65 regular-season games.
Jokic’s historic Nuggets career
Jokic has spent his entire NBA career with the Denver Nuggets. The franchise selected him with the 41st overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, marking the beginning of one of the greatest success stories in league history. He joined the Nuggets a year later and, over 11 seasons with the organization, has led the team to its first NBA championship in 2023. That same year, he was named NBA Finals MVP, while also earning three NBA MVP awards in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
In addition, Jokic has been selected to eight NBA All-Star Games, earned six All-NBA First Team honors, and was named to the All-NBA Second Team twice. In the recently completed season, he led the NBA in both assists and rebounds, further cementing his status as one of the most dominant all-around players in basketball.
