Nikola Jokić's $360 million contract talks keep Denver Nuggets on edge

Serbian center Nikola Jokić has indicated he will stay with the Denver Nuggets but has delayed signing a new extension. By waiting a year, he could secure a five‑year deal worth roughly $360 million, extending his contract through the 2031‑32 season and taking advantage of a higher NBA salary cap.

The Nuggets are weighing the financial impact of a max‑value contract for their star while also addressing roster depth concerns. Reports note that several teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers, are pursuing forward Pejton Votson, a player the Nuggets have also tried to sign. A potential loss of Votson would tighten the Nuggets' bench options, adding to the franchise’s uncertainty about its future under the new salary‑cap landscape.