Denver Nuggets anticipate Nikola Jokic staying beyond 2027

The Denver Nuggets' senior vice president Ben Tenzer expressed confidence that three‑time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic will remain with the franchise. Jokic’s current contract runs through the 2027‑28 season, with the final year being a player‑option that will let him decide whether to stay or become a free agent. The team is reportedly preparing a new super‑max offer worth up to $278 million, which Jokic could sign in the summer of 2026. While retaining Jokic is a priority, the Nuggets acknowledge that rebuilding a competitive roster to chase another championship will be the main challenge moving forward.