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NBA Round-Up: OKC Player Suffers Severe Injury, Nikola Jokic Causing Paranoia & More
Jokic became eligible for a four-year, $278 million extension this offseason, but he is waiting to maximize his future earnings.
- Three-Time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic delayed signing a four-year, $278 million veteran extension for a second consecutive year, positioning himself to maximize earnings through 2027 free agency.
- NBA insider John Hollinger reported "justifiable paranoia" within the Nuggets organization, citing roster shortcomings that could cause Jokic to reconsider his future in the Mile High City.
- By waiting until the 2027 offseason, Jokic positions himself to sign a historic five-year, $360 million contract with Denver, potentially pushing his career on-court earnings past $724 million.
- Despite delaying extension talks, Jokic expressed willingness to remain with Denver, stating "They know my opinion" when discussing his commitment to the franchise.
- The Nuggets are running it back this season hoping for improved health while integrating veteran additions like DeMar DeRozan, who arrived on a $3.9 million deal.
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NBA Round-Up: OKC Player Suffers Severe Injury, Nikola Jokic Causing Paranoia & More
Denver has watched this exact anxiety play out before. Back in May 2025, after a Game 7 second-round exit, Nikola Jokic said that he didn’t believe the Nuggets, as built, could compete for a championship, forcing team president Josh Kroenke into damage control and a promise to “go for it” around his franchise center. That […]
·Lewes, United States
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Bad News Continues To Haunt Denver Nuggets About Nikola Jokic Contract Talks
The Denver Nuggets are being haunted by Nikola Jokic and his decision not to sign a contract extension this offseason. According to NBA insider John Hollinger, Jokic’s decision not to sign a contract extension in the past few months has given the Nuggets a “justifiable paranoia” as the team is worried they could lose one […]
·Las Vegas, United States
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Winnipeg Free Press+10 Reposted by 10 other sources
A healthy Nuggets roster runs it back, banking on Nikola Jokic and experience to keep pace
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·Winnipeg, Canada
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution62% Center
Bias Distribution
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C 62%
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