Nikola Jokic has informed the Nuggets he won't sign a contract extension this offseason

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Re: Nikola Jokic has informed the Nuggets he won't sign a contract extension this offseason 

Post#121 » by bonita_the_frog » Wed Jul 9, 2025 5:33 am

Why does he like Denver so much anyway?
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Post#122 » by AleksandarN » Wed Jul 9, 2025 5:34 am

Mamba81p wrote:
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You are wrong again. It doesn't matter how much the cap goes up, the maximum remains the same, and the player that gets the extension gets the same money. Hilariously, contrary to what you are saying cap going up helps (max)players with extensions. With a flat cap it would make sense to wait and sign a new contract.
Whether Luka signs a 3 year extension in August/September or a new 4 year contract (both with player option for the last year) next year, he gets the exact same money until he finally signs his 35% max contract.

The percentage of the cap is same at 30 percent for Luka. But when the cap goes up the contract also goes up because it is a percentage of the cap when signed. So if he plays out his player option instead of declining it he will make more money following year

I will say one more time, maybe you will understand this time:
When you sign an extension you get either 120% of your previous salary, or the maximum you are eligible if you signed a new contract which in Luka's case is still 30% of whatever the cap is next year. That is why for max players is a no brainer to sign the extension that 30% of the cap is less than 120% of his previous salary. Whether he signs an extension now, or a new contract next year, his salary in 2026-27 it will be 30% of the cap.

I am talking about him playing out his player option wait till 2027 for the new contract to kick in not 2026
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Post#123 » by 1993Playoffs » Wed Jul 9, 2025 5:36 am

He’s looked more frustrated over the past few years. Not saying he will leave but it’s at least possible
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Post#124 » by Mamba81p » Wed Jul 9, 2025 5:38 am

AleksandarN wrote:
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AleksandarN wrote:The percentage of the cap is same at 30 percent for Luka. But when the cap goes up the contract also goes up because it is a percentage of the cap when signed. So if he plays out his player option instead of declining it he will make more money following year

I will say one more time, maybe you will understand this time:
When you sign an extension you get either 120% of your previous salary, or the maximum you are eligible if you signed a new contract which in Luka's case is still 30% of whatever the cap is next year. That is why for max players is a no brainer to sign the extension that 30% of the cap is less than 120% of his previous salary. Whether he signs an extension now, or a new contract next year, his salary in 2026-27 it will be 30% of the cap.

I am talking about him playing out his player option wait till 2027 for the new contract to kick in not 2026

In that case he would make even less. With a new contract or an extension he makes around 51 mil $, while his option is for 48.
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Re: Nikola Jokic has informed the Nuggets he won't sign a contract extension this offseason 

Post#125 » by AleksandarN » Wed Jul 9, 2025 5:44 am

Mamba81p wrote:
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Mamba81p wrote:I will say one more time, maybe you will understand this time:
When you sign an extension you get either 120% of your previous salary, or the maximum you are eligible if you signed a new contract which in Luka's case is still 30% of whatever the cap is next year. That is why for max players is a no brainer to sign the extension that 30% of the cap is less than 120% of his previous salary. Whether he signs an extension now, or a new contract next year, his salary in 2026-27 it will be 30% of the cap.

I am talking about him playing out his player option wait till 2027 for the new contract to kick in not 2026

In that case he would make even less. With a new contract or an extension he makes around 51 mil $, while his option is for 48.


His option is 49(30k under actually a lot closer to 49 than 48) . And how much would his 2027 contract start off at if he waits out a year. I’m curious I could be wrong but it depends how much the cap goes up from 26 to 27. But you could right it might end up as a wash or worse
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Post#127 » by zimpy27 » Wed Jul 9, 2025 5:59 am

Jokic has played 10 years in the league. Maximum he can make from Denver is a 35% max, which is the same he can get from any other team in the league. Only advantage for Denver is a 5th year and 8% raises. He could easily make more money in bigger markets.
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Post#128 » by _NoMas » Wed Jul 9, 2025 7:08 am

Joker can sign a 3 year, 212.2M ($70.7m a year) extension now, or if he waits until next year he can sign a 4 year 293.4M ($73.35 a year) extension after the 2025/2026 season.

This is all a bunch of nothing tbh. He’s waiting a year to sign a bigger, long term deal imo.
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Post#129 » by Sgt Major » Wed Jul 9, 2025 8:34 am

He said several times to Serbian media that he doesn't want to live in LA, NY etc. I would like to see him with the Knicks, but that's not happening.
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Post#130 » by zimpy27 » Wed Jul 9, 2025 8:48 am

_NoMas wrote:Joker can sign a 3 year, 212.2M ($70.7m a year) extension now, or if he waits until next year he can sign a 4 year 293.4M ($73.35 a year) extension after the 2025/2026 season.

This is all a bunch of nothing tbh. He’s waiting a year to sign a bigger, long term deal imo.


But then he can sign an even larger contract in 2027 as a UFA.

This logic just means he won't sign an extension at all.
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Re: Nikola Jokic has informed the Nuggets he won't sign a contract extension this offseason 

Post#131 » by cupcakesnake » Wed Jul 9, 2025 11:00 am

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_NoMas wrote:Joker can sign a 3 year, 212.2M ($70.7m a year) extension now, or if he waits until next year he can sign a 4 year 293.4M ($73.35 a year) extension after the 2025/2026 season.

This is all a bunch of nothing tbh. He’s waiting a year to sign a bigger, long term deal imo.


But then he can sign an even larger contract in 2027 as a UFA.

This logic just means he won't sign an extension at all.


The worst financial option for Jokic is signing an this summer. Yes, not signing an extension creates the possibility of never signing an extension (that will be the case until he signs one), but it's basically understood by every agent, NBA exec, and cap savvy media member that Jokic wouldn't be signing an extension this summer. Even Denver acknowledged that offering it was a formality and they knew he wouldn't sign it now because it doesn't make sense.

That's not to say Jokic would never consider leaving Denver, it's just that him not signing an extension this summer isn't an indication of that. The only reason it's even news is because it's an opportunity for click bait speculation from those gossip types of media outlets (most NBA media, haha).
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Post#132 » by zimpy27 » Wed Jul 9, 2025 11:25 am

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_NoMas wrote:Joker can sign a 3 year, 212.2M ($70.7m a year) extension now, or if he waits until next year he can sign a 4 year 293.4M ($73.35 a year) extension after the 2025/2026 season.

This is all a bunch of nothing tbh. He’s waiting a year to sign a bigger, long term deal imo.


But then he can sign an even larger contract in 2027 as a UFA.

This logic just means he won't sign an extension at all.


The worst financial option for Jokic is signing an this summer. Yes, not signing an extension creates the possibility of never signing an extension (that will be the case until he signs one), but it's basically understood by every agent, NBA exec, and cap savvy media member that Jokic wouldn't be signing an extension this summer. Even Denver acknowledged that offering it was a formality and they knew he wouldn't sign it now because it doesn't make sense.

That's not to say Jokic would never consider leaving Denver, it's just that him not signing an extension this summer isn't an indication of that. The only reason it's even news is because it's an opportunity for click bait speculation from those gossip types of media outlets (most NBA media, haha).


But then next summer in 2026, the worst financial option for Jokic is to sign an extension. He would get more money to extend in 2027. But then in 2027 he can opt out and hit Unrestricted Free Agency. And he's played 10+ years so he's making 35% wherever he goes.

I'm just saying, looks like he's headed for free agency. He still might resign in Denver but he could also leave
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Post#133 » by cupcakesnake » Wed Jul 9, 2025 11:39 am

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But then he can sign an even larger contract in 2027 as a UFA.

This logic just means he won't sign an extension at all.


The worst financial option for Jokic is signing an this summer. Yes, not signing an extension creates the possibility of never signing an extension (that will be the case until he signs one), but it's basically understood by every agent, NBA exec, and cap savvy media member that Jokic wouldn't be signing an extension this summer. Even Denver acknowledged that offering it was a formality and they knew he wouldn't sign it now because it doesn't make sense.

That's not to say Jokic would never consider leaving Denver, it's just that him not signing an extension this summer isn't an indication of that. The only reason it's even news is because it's an opportunity for click bait speculation from those gossip types of media outlets (most NBA media, haha).


But then next summer in 2026, the worst financial option for Jokic is to sign an extension. He would get more money to extend in 2027. But then in 2027 he can opt out and hit Unrestricted Free Agency. And he's played 10+ years so he's making 35% wherever he goes.

I'm just saying, looks like he's headed for free agency. He still might resign in Denver but he could also leave


I get the logic obviously, but he will sign a contract at some point. Free agency is possible, but that star players of this level almost never hit free agency anymore. Most MVP-level players in their primes time their extension, rather than signing it the second they become eligible.

The other user was just pointing out that Jokic not signing an extension isn't actually real news, unexpected or indicative of anything. Yes, Jokic could absolutely leave at some point. It's just that not signing this extension has almost nothing to do with that either way.
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Post#134 » by druggas » Wed Jul 9, 2025 11:42 am

knicksfan974 wrote:I would never underestimate the power the Lakers have on the league. They have a history of getting MVPs from other teams, so it wouldn't shock me to see Jokic in a Laker jersey soon.

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Post#135 » by Mavrelous » Wed Jul 9, 2025 12:00 pm

zimpy27 wrote:
cupcakesnake wrote:
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But then he can sign an even larger contract in 2027 as a UFA.

This logic just means he won't sign an extension at all.


The worst financial option for Jokic is signing an this summer. Yes, not signing an extension creates the possibility of never signing an extension (that will be the case until he signs one), but it's basically understood by every agent, NBA exec, and cap savvy media member that Jokic wouldn't be signing an extension this summer. Even Denver acknowledged that offering it was a formality and they knew he wouldn't sign it now because it doesn't make sense.

That's not to say Jokic would never consider leaving Denver, it's just that him not signing an extension this summer isn't an indication of that. The only reason it's even news is because it's an opportunity for click bait speculation from those gossip types of media outlets (most NBA media, haha).


But then next summer in 2026, the worst financial option for Jokic is to sign an extension. He would get more money to extend in 2027. But then in 2027 he can opt out and hit Unrestricted Free Agency. And he's played 10+ years so he's making 35% wherever he goes.

I'm just saying, looks like he's headed for free agency. He still might resign in Denver but he could also leave

He can extend next year for 4 years at 8% raises, which is less than what he'd get in FA the year after (35% and 5% raises).
He's just extending his last contract to age 36, if he wants to extend it to age 37 we'll know next year.
Also, in addition to the 5% raises, LA and NY are significantly more expensive tax and cost of living wise than the smaller markets, combine it with his personality, I'd say fat chance he's looking to leave, maybe to Texan team and become a cowboy in his free time.
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Post#136 » by scrabbarista » Wed Jul 9, 2025 12:01 pm

Sgt Major wrote:He said several times to Serbian media that he doesn't want to live in LA, NY etc. I would like to see him with the Knicks, but that's not happening.


But JustBuzzing said he's going to the Lakers. I dn't knw who to believe!
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Post#137 » by druggas » Wed Jul 9, 2025 12:12 pm

Let's see: Wilt, Kareem, and Shaq.
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Post#138 » by durden_tyler » Wed Jul 9, 2025 12:53 pm

aliasxn wrote:
UglyBugBall wrote:Jokic is basically admitting he needs better teammates to win. He's not that guy.


Everyone needs better teammates to win. MJ didn't win anything until Pippen stepped up. Magic and Bird played with multiple hall-of-famers. Shaq played with 2 of the top 3 greatest SGs of all time. LeBron and Curry played with multiple all-stars. Everyone needs help to win.

LeBron, with The Decision, is the only one not organic however. So yeah, the weakest of all the GOATs.


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Post#139 » by MartyConlonOnTheRun » Wed Jul 9, 2025 12:58 pm

doogie_hauser wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:LMAO I called this months ago

Jokic is out. He's gonna join Luka in LA. Pay attention to the signs people. Denver had a great off-season and he still turned down the contract.

Luka/Jokic get ready for it. Gonna be hilarious to see the Jokic fanboys have to root for the Lakers. :lol:


It's actually far more likely he will retire and return to Europe in 2 years. He said in an interview a few years ago he would return to Europe by the time he is 35.

I get Jokic is different but guys say that all the time. Rodgers and Favre talked about retiring early and played into their 40s, Jrue said he was thinking of retiring when the last contract was around. But it is extremely hard to pass up 9-figures for a couple more years of work. You can do a lot with $100m in the bank, but you can do a lot more with $200m.

I feel Jordan is really the only one to retire early and it was a weird situation with him oddly coming back for two years as a washed wizard.
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Post#140 » by UglyBugBall » Wed Jul 9, 2025 1:19 pm

durden_tyler wrote:
aliasxn wrote:
UglyBugBall wrote:Jokic is basically admitting he needs better teammates to win. He's not that guy.


Everyone needs better teammates to win. MJ didn't win anything until Pippen stepped up. Magic and Bird played with multiple hall-of-famers. Shaq played with 2 of the top 3 greatest SGs of all time. LeBron and Curry played with multiple all-stars. Everyone needs help to win.

LeBron, with The Decision, is the only one not organic however. So yeah, the weakest of all the GOATs.


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That's cuz LeBron is not a goat either. He's even weaker than Jokic. Never said otherwise. Both still better than Durant.

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