Nikola Jokić Plans to Wait Until 2027 to Re-sign

Nikola Jokić plans to wait until 2027 to re-sign. This decision will significantly impact his future with the Denver Nuggets.

Nikola Jokić was a first-team selection on all 100 ballots, alongside Gilgeous-Alexander. He logged an impressive stat line in Thursday’s loss, scoring efficiently despite struggling from beyond the arc.

Jokić's contributions weren’t enough to keep Denver from another early playoff exit. The Nuggets have not been back to the Western Conference Finals since their championship-winning 2021-22 season.

Jokić should be back and will have a chance to finish as one of the best fantasy players, regardless of what roster construction occurs over the offseason. He finished the regular season averaging 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists.

Nikola Jokić led the NBA in triple-doubles during the regular season. He got his 2026 playoffs started with another triple-double, shooting 9-of-12 from inside the arc.

Jokić finished Game 2 two assists shy of a triple-double, but Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert did a solid job of defending him. Nikola Jokić committed five turnovers and shot 40 percent from the field.

On Thursday, Nikola Jokić missed 19 shots and made more free throws than field goals. His struggles contributed to Denver’s offensive inefficiency as a group.

Nikola Jokić bounced back after a rough second half in Game 4 to record a triple-double with 27 points as Denver took Game 5 by 12 points.

The Nuggets will have their work cut out for them on the road in Game 6 on Thursday. Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets will look to retake the series lead when they visit Minnesota.

Nikola Jokić finished Game 4 with a solid stat line, but he did most of his damage before halftime. In the second half, he shot 1-of-10 from the field as the Nuggets fell to a Timberwolves team that did not have Anthony Edwards or Donte DiVincenzo.

Nikola Jokić was ejected in the final seconds for sparking an altercation due to his displeasure with Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels converting a layup instead of running out the clock.