Nikola Jokic

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Center Age: 29-36d Exp: 8 Years
Drafted: Round 2 (#41 overall), 2014 College: Country: Serbia Agent(s):

 
  • Current Contract

    Nikola Jokic signed a 5 year / $276,122,630 contract with the Denver Nuggets, including $276,122,630 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $55,224,526. In 2023-24, Jokic will earn a base salary of $47,607,350, while carrying a cap hit of $47,607,350 and a dead cap value of $47,607,350.

    Contract: 5 yr(s) / $276,122,630
    Average Salary: $55,224,526
    Guaranteed at Signing $276,122,630
    Signed Using: Designated Player Veteran Extension/Bird
    Free Agent: 2028 / UFA
    Year   Age Status Base Salary Likely Incent. Unlikely Incent. Trade Bonus Cap Hit Pct of League Cap Yearly Cash Guaranteed
    2023-24 Contract details by year 28 $47,607,350 - - - $47,607,350 35.00% $47,607,350($47,607,350) $47,607,350
    2024-25 Contract details by year 29 $51,415,938 - - - $51,415,938 36.47% $51,415,938($99,023,288) $51,415,938
    2025-26 Contract details by year 30 $55,224,526 - - - $55,224,526 35.61% $55,224,526($154,247,814) $55,224,526
    2026-27 Contract details by year 31 $59,033,114 - - - $59,033,114 34.60% $59,033,114($213,280,928) $59,033,114
    2027-28 Contract details by year 32 Player $62,841,702 - - - $62,841,702 33.49% $62,841,702($276,122,630) $62,841,702
    2028 Free Agent Year 33 UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • 2027-28: Player Option (deadline 6/29/27)
    • 15% Trade Bonus
    Sources: Spotrac

    Previous Contracts

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    2018-2022

    Contract: 5 yr(s) / $147,710,050
    Average Salary: $29,542,010
    Guaranteed at Signing $142,710,044
    Signed Using: Maximum/Bird
    Free Agent: 2023 / UFA

    2015-2017

    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $4,075,500
    Average Salary: $1,358,500
    Guaranteed at Signing $4,075,500
    Signed Using: /Cap Space
    Free Agent: 2018 / RFA
  • Estimated Career Earnings

    A look at the calculated cash earnings for Nikola Jokic, including any upcoming years.

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Trade Kicker Total Cash
    2015-16 Player Cash Earnings $1,300,000 - - - $1,300,000
    2016-17 Player Cash Earnings $1,358,500 - - - $1,358,500
    2017-18 Player Cash Earnings $1,471,382 - - - $1,471,382
    2018-19 Player Cash Earnings ALL NBA (1ST) $24,605,180 - $862,070 - $25,467,250
    2019-20* Player Cash Earnings ALL NBA (2ND) $25,785,591 - $931,036 - $26,716,627
    2020-21 Player Cash Earnings MVP,
    ALL NBA (1ST)
    $28,542,009 - $1,000,001 - $29,542,010
    2021-22 Player Cash Earnings MVP,
    ALL NBA (1ST)
    $30,510,423 - $534,483 - $31,044,906
    2022-23 Player Cash Earnings ALL NBA (2ND) $32,478,838 - $1,137,932 - $33,616,770
    2023-24 Player Cash Earnings $47,607,350 - - - $47,607,350
    Est. Earnings
    (9 seasons)
    $193,659,273 - $4,465,522 - $198,124,795
    2024-25 Player Cash Earnings $51,415,938 - - - $51,415,938
    2025-26 Player Cash Earnings $55,224,526 - - - $55,224,526
    2026-27 Player Cash Earnings $59,033,114 - - - $59,033,114
    2027-28 Player Cash Earnings $62,841,702 - - - $62,841,702
    $422,174,553 - $4,465,522 - $426,640,075
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Trade Kicker Total Cash
    9 seasons Player Cash Earnings $193,659,273 - - - $198,124,795

    * earnings may include deduction of original cashed earned due to shortened season

  • Transactions

    Dec 12 2023Fined $4,000 for ejection from DEN-CHI game
    Dec 3 2023Fined $2,000 for flopping during DEN-SAC game
    May 8 2023Fined $25,000 for making improper contact with a spectator sitting courtside during DEN-PHX game (playoff)
    May 7 2023Fined $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-PHX game (playoff)
    Mar 3 2023Fined $2,000 for technical foul during MEM-DEN game
    Feb 13 2023Fined $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-MIA game
    Dec 25 2022Fined $2,000 for technical foul during PHX-DEN game
    Dec 18 2022Fined $2,000 for technical foul during CHA-DEN game
    Jul 8 2022Signed a 5 year $276.12 million Designated Veteran Player extension with Denver (DEN) - incudes 2027-28 Player Option
    Apr 18 2022Fined $2,000 for ejection (two technical fouls) during DEN-GSW game (playoff)
    Apr 18 2022Fined $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-GSW game (playoff)
    Apr 18 2022Fined $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-GSW game (playoff)
    Apr 5 2022Fined $3,000 for technical foul during SAS-DEN game
    Apr 1 2022Fined $3,000 for technical foul during MIN-DEN game
    Mar 30 2022Fined $3,000 for technical foul during DEN-IND game
    Jan 19 2022Fined $3,000 for technical foul during LAC-DEN game
    Jan 3 2022Fined $3,000 for technical foul during DEN-DAL game
    Dec 13 2021Fined $4,000 for ejection (two technical fouls) from WAS-DEN game
    Dec 13 2021Fined $2,000 for technical foul during WAS-DEN game
    Dec 13 2021Fined $2,000 for technical foul during WAS-DEN game
    Dec 11 2021Fined $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-SAS game
    Nov 9 2021Suspended 1 game (forfeit $210,417) for forcefully shoving Markieff Morris during MIA-DEN game
    Nov 8 2021Fined $2,000 for ejection from MIA-DEN game
    Nov 8 2021Fined $2,000 for technical foul during MIA-DEN game
    Oct 29 2021Fined $2,000 for technical foul during DAL-DEN game
    Jun 13 2021Fined $2,000 for ejection during PHX-DEN game (playoff)
    Jun 11 2021Fined $3,000 for technical foul during PHX-DEN game (playoff)
    Jun 1 2021Fined $2,000 for technical foul during POR-DEN game (playoff)
    May 24 2021Fined $2,000 for technical foul during POR-DEN game (playoff)
    May 8 2021Fined $2,000 for technical foul during BKN-DEN game
    Apr 11 2021Fined $2,000 for technical foul during BOS-DEN game
    Apr 9 2021Fined $2,000 for technical foul during SAS-DEN game
    Feb 23 2021Fined $2,000 for technical foul during POR-DEN game
    Jan 5 2021Fined $2,000 for technical foul during MIN-DEN game
    Jan 16 2020Fined $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-GSW game
    Dec 5 2019Fined $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-NYK game
    Nov 8 2019Fined $2,000 for technical foul during PHI-DEN game
    Mar 31 2019Fined $3,000 for technical foul during WAS-DEN game
    Mar 31 2019Fined $3,000 for technical foul during WAS-DEN game
    Mar 31 2019Fined $6,000 for ejection (two technical fouls) from WAS-DEN game
    Mar 16 2019Fined $3,000 for technical foul during IND-DEN game
    Mar 16 2019Fined $4,000 for ejection (two technical fouls) from IND-DEN game
    Mar 16 2019Fined $3,000 for technical foul during IND-DEN game
    Feb 22 2019Fined $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-DAL game
    Feb 2 2019Fined $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-MIN game
    Jan 25 2019Suspended 1 game (forfeit $169,690) for leaving bench during altercation during DEN-UTH game
    Dec 22 2018Fined $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-LAC game
    Dec 22 2018Fined $2,000 for ejection (two technical fouls) from DEN-LAC game
    Dec 22 2018Fined $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-LAC game
    Nov 9 2018Fined $2,000 for technical foul during BKN-DEN game
    Nov 8 2018Fined $25,000 for using derogatory and offensive language after DEN-CHI game
    Jul 9 2018Signed a 5 year $147.7 million maximum contract with Denver (DEN)
    Jun 25 2018Denver (DEN) extended Qualifying Offer; becomes a Restricted Free Agent
    Jun 25 2018Denver (DEN) declined a $1.6 million option for 2018-19; becomes a Restricted Free Agent
    Mar 13 2018Fined $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-LAL game
    Jan 19 2018Fined $2,000 for technical foul during PHX-DEN game
    Nov 19 2017Fined $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-LAL game
    Nov 11 2017Fined $2,000 for technical foul during ORL-DEN game
    Oct 23 2017Fined $2,000 for technical foul during WAS-DEN game
    Apr 9 2017Fined $2,000 for technical foul during OKC-DEN game
    Feb 15 2017Fined $2,000 for technical foul during MIN-DEN game
    Nov 8 2016Fined $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-MEM game
    Apr 5 2016Fined $2,000 for technical foul during OKC-DEN game
    Nov 20 2015Fined $2,000 for technical foul during PHX-DEN game
    Jul 28 2015Signed a 3 year $4.08 million contract with Denver (DEN)
    Jun 26 2014Drafted by Denver (DEN): Round 2 (#41 overall)
  • Fines & Suspensions

    A look at the reported fines & suspensions for Nikola Jokic, and the financial implications.

    Date Team Category Games Susp. Forfeited Reason
    03/07/2024 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $3,000 for technical foul during BOS-DEN game
    02/14/2024 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $3,000 for technical foul during SAC-DEN game
    02/09/2024 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-SAC game
    01/01/2024 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during CHA-DEN game
    12/12/2023 Player contract details by year Ejection $4,000 for ejection from DEN-CHI game
    12/12/2023 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-CHI game
    12/03/2023 Player contract details by year Flopping $2,000 for flopping during DEN-SAC game
    11/20/2023 Player contract details by year Ejection $2,000 for ejection from DEN-DET game
    11/20/2023 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-DET game
    10/23/2023 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during TBD game
    05/08/2023 Player contract details by year Ball Into Stands $25,000 for making improper contact with a spectator sitting courtside during DEN-PHX game (playoff)
    05/07/2023 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-PHX game (playoff)
    03/03/2023 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during MEM-DEN game
    02/13/2023 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-MIA game
    12/25/2022 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during PHX-DEN game
    12/18/2022 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during CHA-DEN game
    04/18/2022 Player contract details by year Ejection $2,000 for ejection (two technical fouls) during DEN-GSW game (playoff)
    04/18/2022 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-GSW game (playoff)
    04/18/2022 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-GSW game (playoff)
    04/05/2022 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $3,000 for technical foul during SAS-DEN game
    04/01/2022 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $3,000 for technical foul during MIN-DEN game
    03/30/2022 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $3,000 for technical foul during DEN-IND game
    01/19/2022 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $3,000 for technical foul during LAC-DEN game
    01/03/2022 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $3,000 for technical foul during DEN-DAL game
    12/13/2021 Player contract details by year Ejection $4,000 for ejection (two technical fouls) from WAS-DEN game
    12/13/2021 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during WAS-DEN game
    12/13/2021 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during WAS-DEN game
    12/11/2021 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-SAS game
    11/09/2021 Player contract details by year Striking/Kicking/Kneeing 1 game $210,417 for forcefully shoving Markieff Morris during MIA-DEN game
    11/08/2021 Player contract details by year Ejection $2,000 for ejection from MIA-DEN game
    11/08/2021 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during MIA-DEN game
    10/29/2021 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during DAL-DEN game
    06/13/2021 Player contract details by year Ejection $2,000 for ejection during PHX-DEN game (playoff)
    06/11/2021 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $3,000 for technical foul during PHX-DEN game (playoff)
    06/01/2021 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during POR-DEN game (playoff)
    05/24/2021 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during POR-DEN game (playoff)
    05/08/2021 Player contract details by year Taunting $2,000 for technical foul during BKN-DEN game
    04/11/2021 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during BOS-DEN game
    04/09/2021 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during SAS-DEN game
    02/23/2021 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during POR-DEN game
    01/05/2021 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during MIN-DEN game
    01/16/2020 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-GSW game
    12/05/2019 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-NYK game
    11/08/2019 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during PHI-DEN game
    03/31/2019 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $3,000 for technical foul during WAS-DEN game
    03/31/2019 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $3,000 for technical foul during WAS-DEN game
    03/31/2019 Player contract details by year Ejection $6,000 for ejection (two technical fouls) from WAS-DEN game
    03/16/2019 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $3,000 for technical foul during IND-DEN game
    03/16/2019 Player contract details by year Ejection $4,000 for ejection (two technical fouls) from IND-DEN game
    03/16/2019 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $3,000 for technical foul during IND-DEN game
    02/22/2019 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-DAL game
    02/02/2019 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-MIN game
    01/25/2019 Player contract details by year Unnecessarily Entering Fight Area (active involvement) 1 game $169,691 for leaving bench during altercation during DEN-UTH game
    12/22/2018 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-LAC game
    12/22/2018 Player contract details by year Ejection $2,000 for ejection (two technical fouls) from DEN-LAC game
    12/22/2018 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-LAC game
    11/09/2018 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during BKN-DEN game
    11/08/2018 Player contract details by year Inappropriate Language $25,000 for using derogatory and offensive language after DEN-CHI game
    03/13/2018 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-LAL game
    01/19/2018 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during PHX-DEN game
    11/19/2017 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-LAL game
    11/11/2017 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during ORL-DEN game
    10/23/2017 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during WAS-DEN game
    04/09/2017 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during OKC-DEN game
    02/15/2017 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during MIN-DEN game
    11/08/2016 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during DEN-MEM game
    04/05/2016 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during OKC-DEN game
    11/20/2015 Player contract details by year Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during PHX-DEN game
    2 $580,108
  • Statistics

    Season Team Games MPG FG% 3PT% FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PT Prod Pts
    2023 DEN 66 34.32 0.581 0.346 0.828 2.89 9.30 12.20 9.06 1.27 0.92 2.94 25.88 55.56
    2022 DEN 69 33.67 0.632 0.383 0.822 2.42 9.42 11.84 9.83 1.26 0.68 3.58 24.49 53.74
    2021 DEN 74 33.43 0.583 0.337 0.810 2.78 10.99 13.77 7.89 1.49 0.85 3.80 27.08 56.32
    2020 DEN 72 34.56 0.566 0.388 0.868 2.85 7.99 10.83 8.32 1.32 0.67 3.10 26.36 52.72
    2019 DEN 73 31.99 0.528 0.314 0.817 2.27 7.47 9.74 7.01 1.16 0.60 3.10 19.95 42.59
    2018 DEN 80 31.29 0.511 0.307 0.821 2.85 7.96 10.81 7.25 1.35 0.69 3.10 20.05 44.88
    2017 DEN 75 32.55 0.500 0.396 0.850 2.59 8.11 10.69 6.12 1.20 0.81 2.80 18.47 41.71
    2016 DEN 73 27.9 0.578 0.324 0.825 2.90 6.93 9.84 4.93 0.85 0.74 2.33 16.73 36.78
    2015 DEN 80 21.65 0.511 0.333 0.811 2.26 4.74 7.00 2.36 0.99 0.63 1.30 9.93 23.79
    Totals 662 31.11 0.557 0.348 0.829 2.64 8.05 10.69 6.89 1.21 0.73 2.87 20.79 44.95