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Jokic’s Contract Decision Could Shape Nuggets’ Future | Denver Nuggets News
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- Jul 12, 2026
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Nikola Jokic is holding off on signing a max contract extension with the Nuggets, eyeing a bigger payday next summer — but Victor Wembanyama’s recent five-year, $252M deal with the Spurs, which included a discount to give the team financial flexibility, may be changing his mind. Wembanyama’s move mirrors Jalen Brunson’s savvy deal with the Knicks, which helped them build a championship roster. Meanwhile, the Nuggets are already over the luxury tax and facing penalties, with re-signing Peyton Watson looming. If Jokic takes a record contract next year, it could cripple their ability to build a title contender — and ironically hurt his own chances. Jokic might just be the ultimate team-first superstar, choosing to sacrifice short-term cash for long-term championship odds. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3c9674054aa60a77