Denver Nuggets Receive Positive News About Nikola Jokic's Backup originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As NBA teams continue to finalize their rosters for the 2025-26 season, the Denver Nuggets find themselves navigating more than just salary‐cap waters.

Nikola Jokic has informed the Nuggets he will not sign a contract extension this offseason, team sources told The Denver Post, as the three-time MVP intends to wait until next summer to engage in contract talks.

Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic has decided to delay a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets this summer.

Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets failed to reach an extension, sparking wild speculation, including a surprise Pistons connection.

A former teammate of Nikola Jokic on the Denver Nuggets spoke out for the first time after being traded ahead of the upcoming NBA season.

Nikola Jokic is eligible for a contract extension with the Nuggets, but will he take it now in NBA free agency or wait for a larger deal?

Nikola Jokic does not want a new contract with the Denver Nuggets. At least not yet. The Denver Nuggets underwent an overhaul similar to that of the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers did in the 2025 offseason.

Nikola Jokić reportedly won't sign a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets this offseason, but that is not as troubling of a situation for the Western Conference team as it may seem.

"First time we have our backup with a similar skillset to Nikola Jokic" – David Adelman sees Jonas Valanciunas as a perfect fit for the Nuggets originally appeared on Basketball Network.

The NBA fans on social media are almost convinced about Nikola Jokic’s next move after shocking contract extension decision with the Nuggets.