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If there were ever any questions about Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and his loyalty to the team, he has answered them.
Time and time again, he’s expressed his desire to remain with Denver for the remainder of his career. Jokic has two seasons remaining on his contract, which includes a player option to become an unrestricted free agent in 2028 when he will turn 33.
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The three-time MVP made clear he will not wait until then to ease the minds of Nuggets fans.
“My idea is to sign next summer and stay with Denver for the rest of my career,” Jokic told reporters in Serbian after a FIBA World Cup qualifying game Monday.
“My idea and desire is to stay in Denver. I’ll probably sign next year … My desire is to play the rest of my life in Denver.”
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses with 2026 draft prospects before the NBA Draft at Barclays Center.
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses with 2026 draft prospects before the NBA Draft at Barclays Center.
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AJ Dybantsa is drafted first overall by the Washington Wizards during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City.
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