Nikola Jokic has been wearing the Denver Nuggets jersey since 2015 and has never publicly indicated that he wants to change the club. However, this does not prevent the competition from already making plans for the future in which Sombor resident could become a free agent.The journalist of the American portal "The Athletic" Sam Amick revealed that the three powerful franchises are carefully preparing the ground for the summer of 2027 - the moment when, according to the current contracts, both Jokic and Giannis Adetokumbo could enter the market of free agents."Malik Monk's current contract runs through the end of the 2027/28 season, when the point guard has a so-called 'player option' worth $21.5 million. The length of his contract presents a similar problem to the one the Warriors have in negotiations with Jonathan Cummings, as they want to retain maximum flexibility for the summer of 2027. (As it stands, they only have Moses Moody's $13.4 million and Buddy Hield's $10 million option on their payroll at that time The Warriors, who are also aware that Giannis Adetokumbo from Milwaukee and Nikola Jokic from Denver, are not alone in this 'search for stars'. Teams like the Lakers and the Clippers have sent similar signals in recent months," said Amick.Jokic's current contract ties him to the Nuggets until 2027. Although at the beginning of the summer he rejected the offer to extend the cooperation - which, according to analysts, was expected - Denver still has the opportunity to keep him already next summer with a significant increase in salary.The new collective agreement and the growth of the "celery cap" would allow him to collect more than 80 million dollars, while the additional waiting would bring him even more favorable conditions.If, however, he refuses an extension next summer, alarms will go off in Denver. And then, as Amick points out, the Warriors, Lakers and Clippers - and probably some other teams - will get their chance.
17.9.2025.
12:15
Jokic is leaving Denver?! "Clubs have already sent clear signals..."
NBA clubs can hardly wait until 2027 when they will be able to send an offer to Serbian basketball player Nikola Jokic and "make" him leave Denver.
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