Nikola Jokic has signed the biggest contract in NBA history with the Nuggets: $ 264 million

the Serbian Nikola JockicMVP (Most Valuable Player) of the NBA the last two seasons, renewed with the Denver Nuggets for five years e 264 million dollarsthe largest contract in league history, US media reported Thursday.

The agreement was announced after the opening of the free agency period, in which the franchises can sign players even without a contract.

Jokic, 27, is committed in this way with the Nuggets until 2028with an option to leave the team before the fifth and final season of the contract, digital media casually reported Atletico and the diary Denver Post.

According to both media reports, it is the largest contract in total volume in NBA history, surpassing the $ 228.2 million in five years that Giannis Antetokounmpo signed in 2020 with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Jokic (2.11m tall), considered the best passing center in NBA history, has spent his entire career with the Nuggets since being selected in a distant number 41 of the 2014 Project.

In the last season, in which Denver was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Golden State Warriors, Jokic averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game.

Having ensured the continuity of his star, the Nuggets have great aspirations for next season recovering his two other young stars, point guard Jamal Murray and striker Michael Porter Jr., who missed everything last year due to injury.

In other reports after the opening of free will, the Washington Wizards have agreed to renew their leader, Bradley Beal, for the next five years. in exchange for 251 million dollarsas reported by its agents to the ESPN network.

Another star who is shaping up to stay on his team is shooting guard Devin Booker who, according to The Athletic, is finalizing his renewal with the Phoenix Suns for the next four years and $ 214 million.

Facundo Campazzo’s situation

The future is not yet clear Facundo Campazzo in Denver, even if he has warned that he wants to continue in the NBA, he will certainly be in another franchise. What is certain is the great influence he has on the team.

“The balance in these two seasons is positive or I try to be positive. There is a lot to work on, I hope I can stay there and do everything possible to stay in the NBA. To see what options there are,” commented Cordovan.

The sporting ups and downs plus the unstable relationship with manager, Michael Malone, lead him to most likely be a free agent from July 1, since Denver does not appear as a potential option to continue in the NBA.

The contract signed two seasons ago will expire on June 30 and from there he will be able to negotiate with other franchises interested in his services, such as the San Antonio Spurs, where Emanuel Ginóbili made history.

Campazzo’s averages per game last season were 5.1 points, 36% field shots, 30% triples, 3.4 assists, 1.8 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 turnover and 18 minutes. The lack of offensive input left him out of the rotation of manager Mike Malone’s squad.