Nikola Jokic on contract extension delay: Plan to be Nugget ‘forever’

Nikola Jokic is content to stay put After delaying contract extension talks with the Nuggets this summer and spurring inevitable speculation about his future the three-time MVP described reporters on Monday that my plan is to be with the Nuggets forever Jokic has a minimum of two years remaining on his current contract plus a contestant option for the - season The second-highest salaried participant in the NBA for the upcoming - season he became eligible in July for an extension that would add up to three years and an estimated million to the current deal But when the Nuggets offered it Jokic s camp informed them that he intends to wait to engage in contract talks next summer when Denver will be allowed to offer him an additional year and million Nuggets leadership anticipated and supported Jokic s decision to delay unit sources advised The Denver Post Still Jokic has been mentioned throughout this summer as a anticipated target for superstar-hunting teams such as the Warriors Clippers and Lakers I think those contract extensions come as a reward as something that is natural to the sport Jokic explained when appealed if he plans to sign the extension next summer Especially in this day s NBA you see how the salary cap is going and everything My plan is to be Nuggets forever So that s my answer Nugget forever Or Nuggets Related Articles Renck vs Keeler Who is under more pressure Nuggets David Adelman or Avs Jared Bednar Nuggets Journal Nikola Jokic s future Jonas Valanciunas s arrival and other storylines entering training camp How much will it cost to watch every Nuggets match after NBA s new media rights deal Nuggets Podcast Nuggets media day storylines and the annual NBA wins draft Renck No Michael Malone No MPJ No excuses for Nuggets Nikola Jokic to not win another title Jokic will be under contract in Denver until he s if and when he signs the extension He made light of his age during the company s preseason media day event telling a reporter when prompted about his s We don t need to say that We are friends We don t need to be enemies anymore Nuggets president Josh Kroenke has made clear the organization s intention to offer him the full amount of money allowable We feel good with that executive vice president of athlete personnel Jon Wallace declared on Monday We ve talked to him He s in a good headspace as are we Want more Nuggets news Sign up for the Nuggets Insider to get all our NBA analysis