Jokic confirms contract extension next offseason

Jokic personally stated that he would renew his contract with the Nuggets next summer. (AFP)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] The Golden Nuggets held a press conference for the new season today. One of the biggest focuses of everyone's attention is whether Nikola Jokic will renew his contract with the Nuggets. Jokic himself responded at the press conference that he will renew his contract with the Nuggets next offseason.

Jokic signed a five-year, $264 million maximum salary extension contract with the Golden Nuggets in the summer of 2022. The last year is a player option. He is currently in the fourth year of the contract and is eligible for early renewal. However, he did not sign with the team in advance, leaving room for the outside world to imagine. However, Jokic personally closed the door to imagination at the press conference today.

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"I will renew my contract next summer, if they still want me." Jokic said at the press conference that the reason for not renewing the contract in advance is very simple. It is simply a "business" consideration. If the contract is renewed next year, he can sign a five-year super maximum salary of US$350 million, which is higher than the price of the early renewal.

Jokic revealed that he has confessed his thoughts to the team owner and management. Ben Tenzer, executive vice president of basketball operations for the Golden Nuggets, also said that although he cannot comment on next year's plans at the moment, they are very satisfied with their mutual relationship and trust.

Jokic has been playing for the Golden Nuggets since his NBA debut. If his contract is successfully renewed next year, he is expected to recreate the "one man, one city" legend. Jokic said that following the Golden Nuggets from an ordinary team to a championship team means a lot to him. He believes that the team is still capable of competing for the championship.