BREAKING: Nikola Jokić Agrees to Historic $212M Extension, Commits Long-Term to Denver Nuggets

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In a monumental move that cements his legacy in Denver, Nikola Jokić has officially signed a 3-year, $212 million supermax extension with the Nuggets, ending months of speculation about his future with the franchise. The deal, finalized early Friday morning, will keep the three-time MVP and 2023 NBA Champion in Denver through the 2029 season, making it one of the richest short-term extensions in NBA history.

Team President Calvin Booth confirmed the news in a press conference: “Nikola is the heart of this franchise. Keeping him in Denver was always the plan. Today, that plan is reality.”

Jokić, who averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists in the 2024–25 season, led the Nuggets to another deep playoff run despite roster turbulence and coaching changes. With this new deal, the front office has also vowed to build a stronger supporting cast around him, hinting at a potential trade for a marquee wing player during the offseason.

“I love this city, I love this team, and I love the way we fight,” Jokić said in a statement. “We have unfinished business, and I want to finish it here.”

The extension signals a renewed commitment to winning a second NBA title and is expected to attract elite free agents who want to play alongside the Serbian superstar. Fans flooded social media with celebrations, trending the hashtag #JokicForever within minutes of the announcement.

This news ends any trade rumors and reassures the basketball world that the “Joker” isn’t going anywhere. With his prime still ahead, Denver’s championship window remains wide open—and brighter than ever.

For Nuggets fans, this is the best possible news: their MVP is home to stay.