Jokic’s Loyalty Tested by Nuggets’ Future | NBA News

Nikola Jokic, the three-time MVP and Denver Nuggets cornerstone, has turned down contract extensions twice — raising alarms in the front office about a potential worst-case scenario. Though he’s publicly committed to finishing his career in Denver, where he was drafted in 2014, a disastrous 2025-26 season could shift his stance. With a player option looming after 2027-28, Jokic could become an unrestricted free agent — but so far, he’s shown no signs of pressuring the team like some stars have. NBA insider Sam Amick highlights financial constraints and roster changes, including the loss of Peyton Watson, as factors that might in...