Jokic in front of a historical mega deal: waiting $ 264 million!

Jokic in front of a historical mega deal: waiting $ 264 million!

Denver, USA - On July 8, 2025, Nikola Jokic, the NBA star of the Denver Nuggets, signed a historical “Supermax” contract that causes a sensation in the league. The five-year contract has a total value of $ 264 million and is the richest contract in the history of the NBA. Jokic, two -time MVP and last season outstanding, will remain in Denver with this deal by 2028. Already last season he achieved an average 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 10.2 assists per game.

"Jokic has the opportunity to pull a player option over $ 60 million in the fifth year of his contract, which runs from 2027 to 2028," informs Clutchpoints . This remains a central part of a Denver franchise that has risen for increased financial support in recent years.

The pressure on the franchise and the challenges of the salary budget

The decision for a Supermax contract brings challenges. According to Kosmo , this could significantly restrict the flexibility of the nuggets on the transfer market, since other players such as Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon are also paid well. The Nuggets salary budget is heavily stressed, especially when you consider that the Salary Cap for the 2024/25 NBA season is $ 140,588,000 and the Luxury Tax is even $ 170,814,000. In the past, the Supermax contracts in particular have led to teams having difficulty achieving sustainable success.

In addition, Jokic expressed the desire for reinforcements in the team after the Nuggets left the Western Conference in the semi -finals early last season. The franchise reacted to this with the commitment of players such as Cam Johnson and Bruce Brown as well as a desired transfer by Jonas Valanciunas.

The record numbers of Jokic

Nikola Jokic is not only known for his excellent performance on the square, but also for historical records. He takes third place in the eternal list of the triple doubles and is the first player to score 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists in one game. This underlines its meaning as a player and as a leader for the team.

With the new contract Jokic, his position as one of the best paid athletes in the NBA, which is known for its high salaries. The league itself, which is considered the best paid sports league in the world, attracts millions of fans and also enjoys high number of spectators in Europe, as reported Magazin . In this exciting time for the Denver Nuggets, it will be crucial how the team around Jokic will continue to be built up.