"Warriors might finally get their center": NBA fans abuzz as Nikola Jokic refuses to sign contract extension with Nuggets in offseason

A bombshell report on Tuesday sent shockwaves through the NBA community, revealing that Nikola Jokic has informed the Denver Nuggets of his contract intentions. According to Bennett Durando of the Denver Post, the three-time MVP has made it clear to the Nuggets' front office that he does not plan to sign a contract extension this offseason.

The news set social media ablaze, with fans flooding platforms with reactions and speculation. Many began to wonder if the Serbian superstar might consider a move to another team soon.

"Warriors might finally get their center," a fan said.

KJ

@kung_jook

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Warriors might finally get their center 😭😭😭

Another fan said:

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@Lebronin1

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Jokic is a Laker LFG

A user commented:

A.M.

@SuchALady16

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Jokic needs to go to the Warriors! 🫣

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Steph Curry Muse

@StephMuse_

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Jokic to the Warriors would save the NBA.

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Johnny Gatluak

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Jokic to the warriors would be crazy

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Lakers On 𝕏

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So, were the Lakers right to clear cap space for 2027? We might be in for a big surprise with the free agents available that year

Nikola Jokic is currently playing under a five-year, $276.1 million contract that includes a player option for the 2027–28 season. This offseason, the former NBA Finals MVP is eligible to sign a three-year, $200 million extension, but reports suggest he isn’t interested in pursuing that option just yet.

The likely reason? If Jokic waits until next summer, he’ll become eligible for a four-year extension instead of three, allowing him to maximize his earnings. By delaying, he could secure an additional $77 million, making the financial incentive to wait a clear strategic move.

Will Denver Nuggets explore trading Nikola Jokic?

Earlier this year, the NBA reminded fans that no player is truly untouchable when the Dallas Mavericks made the shocking decision to part ways with Luka Doncic. So, could the Denver Nuggets ever do the same with Nikola Jokic? While chances are slim, it’s not entirely off the table, especially given recent comments from Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke.

"I think that for us as an organization, going into that second apron is not necessarily something that we’re scared of," the Nuggets owner said. "I think that there are rules around it that we needed to be very careful of with our injury history. The wrong person gets injured and very quickly you’re in a scenario where that I never wanna have to contemplate and that’s trading number 15."

Jokic currently does not have a no-trade clause in his contract. If he eventually decides to sign an extension with the Nuggets, it will be interesting to see whether the franchise is willing to include a no-trade clause as part of the deal, something that could play a significant role in future negotiations.