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.

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

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

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 has never given Denver Nuggets fans a reason to worry, but this latest update will have some of them sweating.

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 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.

As he enters his age-30 season, the Denver Nuggets appear as eager as ever to keep center Nikola Jokic around for the long haul.However, for a simple reason, it appears Jokic is going to make them wait.

"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.