Nuggets Cap Squeeze Grows Jokic Extension Plans Emerge
Denver’s title contenders are navigating strict NBA cap rules, with Jokic’s extension decisions at 30% max or a larger deal shaping whether the Nuggets can add depth or must shed contracts to stay under the first and second aprons. Analysts and insiders say Jokic has signaled a next-year extension, a move that could boost his legacy but restrict roster flexibility, a tension echoed by Dan Issel and others urging the franchise to shore up support around him.
