Report: Nikola Jokic set to sign $260M supermax deal with Nuggets

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetMay 27, 2022 - 11:39am

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic shouts at an official after sinking a shot in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 (Tony Gutierrez/AP).

Nikola Jokic is set to sign a $260-million supermax contract extension with the Denver Nuggets this off-season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Friday.

Sources: Nikola Jokic has reaffirmed his long-term commitment to Denver in recent days, clearing way to sign a $260M supermax in offseason.

Inside what’s next for the Nuggets in wake of Tim Connelly's departure — with @sam_amick at @TheAthletic: https://t.co/pjnfYExvwP

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 27, 2022

The 27-year-old reiterated his long-term commitment to the Nuggets this week, to the point where Jokic plans to sign the five-year, $260-million supermax offer in July.

Jokic, who was named NBA MVP this season, averaged a career-high 27.1 points and 13.8 rebounds to go with 7.8 assists in 74 games with the Nuggets in 2021-22.

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