NBA
Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic
Denver Nuggets, Center
Age: 29y-10m-4d (Feb 19, 1995)
Exp: 9 Years
Country: RS
Drafted: Round 2 (#41 overall), 2014
2024-25 Cap Hit
$51,415,938
2024-25 Cash
$51,415,938
Career Earnings
$249,540,733
2023-2027 Designated Veteran Extension (CURRENT)
Nikola Jokic signed a 5 year , $276,122,630 contract with the Denver Nuggets, including $276,122,630 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $55,224,526. In 2024-25, Jokic will earn a base salary of $51,415,938, while carrying a cap hit of $51,415,938 and a dead cap value of $51,415,938.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $276,122,630
Average Salary:
$55,224,526
GTD at Sign:
$276,122,630
Total GTD:
$276,122,630
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Guaranteed | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
28 | $47,607,350 | 35.00% | $47,607,350 | $47,607,350 | 28.80% | $47,607,350 | $47,607,350 | $47,607,350 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
29 | $51,415,938 | 36.57% | $51,415,938 | $51,415,938 | 30.10% | $51,415,938 | $51,415,938 | $99,023,288 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
30 | $55,224,526 | 35.71% | $55,224,526 | $55,224,526 | 29.39% | $55,224,526 | $55,224,526 | $154,247,814 | |
| 2026-27 |
|
31 | $59,033,114 | 34.70% | $59,033,114 | $59,033,114 | 28.56% | $59,033,114 | $59,033,114 | $213,280,928 | |
| 2027-28 |
|
32 |
Player
|
$62,841,702 | 33.58% | $62,841,702 | $62,841,702 | 27.64% | $62,841,702 | $62,841,702 | $276,122,630 |
| 2028-29 |
|
33 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
28 | $47,607,350 | - | - | $47,607,350 | 35.00% | $47,607,350 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
29 | $51,415,938 | - | - | $51,415,938 | 36.57% | $51,415,938 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
30 | $55,224,526 | - | - | $55,224,526 | 35.71% | $55,224,526 | |
| 2026-27 |
|
31 | $59,033,114 | - | - | $59,033,114 | 34.70% | $59,033,114 | |
| 2027-28 |
|
32 |
Player
|
$62,841,702 | - | - | $62,841,702 | 33.58% | $62,841,702 |
| 2028-29 |
|
33 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
28 | $47,607,350 | $47,607,350 | $47,607,350 | $276,122,630 | $47,607,350 | $55,224,526 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
29 | $51,415,938 | $51,415,938 | $99,023,288 | $228,515,280 | $49,511,644 | $57,128,820 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
30 | $55,224,526 | $55,224,526 | $154,247,814 | $177,099,342 | $51,415,938 | $59,033,114 | |
| 2026-27 |
|
31 | $59,033,114 | $59,033,114 | $213,280,928 | $121,874,816 | $53,320,232 | $60,937,408 | |
| 2027-28 |
|
32 |
Player |
$62,841,702 | $62,841,702 | $276,122,630 | $62,841,702 | $55,224,526 | $62,841,702 |
Contract Notes
- 2027-28: Player Option (deadline 6/29/27)
- 15% Trade Bonus
Source:
Spotrac
2018-2022 maximum
Nikola Jokic signed a 5 year , $147,710,050 contract with the Denver Nuggets, including $142,710,044 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $29,542,010.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $147,710,050
Average Salary:
$29,542,010
GTD at Sign:
$142,710,044
Total GTD:
$142,710,044
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2015-2017
Nikola Jokic signed a 3 year , $4,075,500 contract with the Denver Nuggets, including $4,075,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,358,500.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $4,075,500
Average Salary:
$1,358,500
GTD at Sign:
$4,075,500
Total GTD:
$4,075,500
Signed Using:
cap-space
Free Agent:
2018 / RFA
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Seasons
9 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$249,540,733
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20 |
|
Active
|
$1,300,000 |
$1,300,000 |
|
| 2016 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$1,358,500 |
$2,658,500 |
|
| 2017 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$1,471,382 |
$4,129,882 |
|
| 2018 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$25,467,250 |
$29,597,132 |
All NBA (1st) |
| 2019 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$26,716,627 |
$56,313,759 |
All NBA (2nd) |
| 2020 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$29,542,010 |
$85,855,769 |
MVP All NBA (1st) |
| 2021 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$31,044,906 |
$116,900,675 |
MVP All NBA (1st) |
| 2022 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$33,616,770 |
$150,517,445 |
Champion All NBA (2nd) |
| 2023 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$47,607,350 |
$198,124,795 |
MVP All NBA (1st) |
| 2024 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$51,415,938 |
$249,540,733 |
|
| Total |
$249,540,733 |
$249,540,733 |
||||
| 2025 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$55,224,526 |
||
| 2026 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$59,033,114 |
||
| 2027 | 32 |
|
Active / Player
|
$62,841,702 |
||
| Total |
$426,640,075 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |
|
$245,075,211 | - | $4,465,522 | $249,540,733 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
|
20 |
$1,300,000
|
$1,300,000 |
$1,300,000 |
||
| 2016 |
|
21 |
$1,358,500
|
$1,358,500 |
$2,658,500 |
||
| 2017 |
|
22 |
$1,471,382
|
$1,471,382 |
$4,129,882 |
||
| 2018 |
|
23 |
$24,605,180
|
$862,070 |
$25,467,250 |
$29,597,132 |
|
| 2019 |
|
24 |
$25,785,591
|
$931,036 |
$26,716,627 |
$56,313,759 |
|
| 2020 |
|
25 |
$28,542,009
|
$1,000,001 |
$29,542,010 |
$85,855,769 |
|
| 2021 |
|
26 |
$30,510,423
|
$534,483 |
$31,044,906 |
$116,900,675 |
|
| 2022 |
|
27 |
$32,478,838
|
$1,137,932 |
$33,616,770 |
$150,517,445 |
|
| 2023 |
|
28 |
$47,607,350
|
$47,607,350 |
$198,124,795 |
||
| 2024 |
|
29 |
$51,415,938
|
$51,415,938 |
$249,540,733 |
||
| Total |
$245,075,211 |
$4,465,522 |
$249,540,733 |
$249,540,733 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
30 |
$55,224,526
|
$55,224,526 |
|||
| 2026 |
|
31 |
$59,033,114
|
$59,033,114 |
|||
| 2027 |
|
32 |
$62,841,702
|
$62,841,702 |
|||
| Total |
$422,174,553 |
$4,465,522 |
$426,640,075 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |
|
$245,075,211 | - | $4,465,522 | $249,540,733 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
DEN |
Nov 19, 2024 - Nov 19, 2024 | 1 | Personal |
| 2024-25 |
DEN |
Nov 17, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024 | 1 | Personal |
| 2024-25 |
DEN |
Nov 15, 2024 - Nov 15, 2024 | 1 | Personal |
| 2023-24 |
DEN |
Mar 23, 2024 - Mar 24, 2024 | 1 | Back |
| 2023-24 |
DEN |
Jan 31, 2024 - Feb 01, 2024 | 1 | Back |
| 2023-24 |
DEN |
Nov 27, 2023 - Nov 28, 2023 | 1 | Back |
| 2022-23 |
DEN |
Apr 09, 2023 - Apr 09, 2023 | 1 | Calf |
| 2022-23 |
DEN |
Apr 06, 2023 - Apr 07, 2023 | 1 | Calf |
| 2022-23 |
DEN |
Mar 30, 2023 - Apr 03, 2023 | 3 | Calf |
| 2022-23 |
DEN |
Feb 05, 2023 - Feb 06, 2023 | 1 | Hamstring |
| 2022-23 |
DEN |
Jan 25, 2023 - Jan 27, 2023 | 1 | Hamstring |
| 2022-23 |
DEN |
Jan 20, 2023 - Jan 23, 2023 | 2 | Hamstring |
| 2022-23 |
DEN |
Jan 13, 2023 - Jan 14, 2023 | 1 | Wrist |
| 2022-23 |
DEN |
Nov 16, 2022 - Nov 21, 2022 | 3 | Health Protocols |
| 2021-22 |
DEN |
Apr 10, 2022 - Apr 10, 2022 | 1 | Rest |
| 2021-22 |
DEN |
Mar 04, 2022 - Mar 05, 2022 | 1 | Illness |
| 2021-22 |
DEN |
Feb 02, 2022 - Feb 03, 2022 | 1 | Toe |
| 2021-22 |
DEN |
Nov 19, 2021 - Nov 28, 2021 | 4 | Wrist |
| 2018-19 |
DEN |
Apr 07, 2019 - Apr 07, 2019 | 1 | Rest |
| 2017-18 |
DEN |
Dec 02, 2017 - Dec 14, 2017 | 7 | Ankle |
| 2016-17 |
DEN |
Mar 06, 2017 - Mar 09, 2017 | 2 | Illness |
| 2016-17 |
DEN |
Jan 28, 2017 - Feb 02, 2017 | 3 | Hip |
| 2016-17 |
DEN |
Jan 07, 2017 - Jan 11, 2017 | 1 | Illness |
| 2016-17 |
DEN |
Dec 02, 2016 - Dec 06, 2016 | 3 | Wrist |
| 2015-16 |
DEN |
Nov 03, 2015 - Nov 03, 2015 | 0 | Back |
-
Dec 12, 2023
Fined $4,000 for ejection from DEN-CHI game
-
Dec 03, 2023
Fined $2,000 for flopping during DEN-SAC game
-
May 08, 2023
Fined $25,000 for making improper contact with a spectator sitting courtside during DEN-PHX game (playoff)
-
Jul 08, 2022
Signed a 5 year $276.12 million Designated Veteran Player extension with Denver (DEN) - incudes 2027-28 Player Option
-
Nov 09, 2021
Suspended 1 game (forfeit $210,417) for forcefully shoving Markieff Morris during MIA-DEN game
-
Nov 08, 2021
Fined $2,000 for ejection from MIA-DEN game
-
Jun 13, 2021
Fined $2,000 for ejection during PHX-DEN game (playoff)
-
Jan 25, 2019
Suspended 1 game (forfeit $169,690) for leaving bench during altercation during DEN-UTH game
-
Nov 08, 2018
Fined $25,000 for using derogatory and offensive language after DEN-CHI game
-
Jul 09, 2018
Signed a 5 year $147.7 million maximum contract with Denver (DEN)
- Jun 25, 2018 Denver (DEN) extended Qualifying Offer; becomes a Restricted Free Agent
-
Jun 25, 2018
Denver (DEN) declined a $1.6 million option for 2018-19; becomes a Restricted Free Agent
-
Jul 28, 2015
Signed a 3 year $4.08 million contract with Denver (DEN)
-
Jun 26, 2014
Drafted by Denver (DEN): Round 2 (#41 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 07, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during BOS-DEN game | $3,000 | |
| Feb 14, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during SAC-DEN game | $3,000 | |
| Feb 09, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-SAC game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 01, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 12, 2023 |
|
for ejection from DEN-CHI game | $4,000 | |
| Dec 12, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-CHI game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 03, 2023 |
|
for flopping during DEN-SAC game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 20, 2023 |
|
for ejection from DEN-DET game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 20, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-DET game | $2,000 | |
| Oct 23, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during TBD game | $2,000 | |
| May 08, 2023 |
|
for making improper contact with a spectator sitting courtside during DEN-PHX game (playoff) | $25,000 | |
| May 07, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-PHX game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Mar 03, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during MEM-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 13, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-MIA game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 25, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during PHX-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 18, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 18, 2022 |
|
for ejection (two technical fouls) during DEN-GSW game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Apr 18, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-GSW game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Apr 18, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-GSW game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Apr 05, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during SAS-DEN game | $3,000 | |
| Apr 01, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during MIN-DEN game | $3,000 | |
| Mar 30, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-IND game | $3,000 | |
| Jan 19, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during LAC-DEN game | $3,000 | |
| Jan 03, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-DAL game | $3,000 | |
| Dec 13, 2021 |
|
for ejection (two technical fouls) from WAS-DEN game | $4,000 | |
| Dec 13, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during WAS-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 13, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during WAS-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 11, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-SAS game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 08, 2021 |
|
for ejection from MIA-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 08, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during MIA-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Oct 29, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during DAL-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Jun 13, 2021 |
|
for ejection during PHX-DEN game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Jun 11, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during PHX-DEN game (playoff) | $3,000 | |
| Jun 01, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during POR-DEN game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| May 24, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during POR-DEN game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| May 08, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during BKN-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 11, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during BOS-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 09, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during SAS-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 23, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during POR-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 05, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during MIN-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 16, 2020 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-GSW game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 05, 2019 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-NYK game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 08, 2019 |
|
for technical foul during PHI-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 31, 2019 |
|
for technical foul during WAS-DEN game | $3,000 | |
| Mar 31, 2019 |
|
for technical foul during WAS-DEN game | $3,000 | |
| Mar 31, 2019 |
|
for ejection (two technical fouls) from WAS-DEN game | $6,000 | |
| Mar 16, 2019 |
|
for ejection (two technical fouls) from IND-DEN game | $4,000 | |
| Mar 16, 2019 |
|
for technical foul during IND-DEN game | $3,000 | |
| Mar 16, 2019 |
|
for technical foul during IND-DEN game | $3,000 | |
| Feb 22, 2019 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-DAL game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 02, 2019 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-MIN game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 22, 2018 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-LAC game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 22, 2018 |
|
for ejection (two technical fouls) from DEN-LAC game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 22, 2018 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-LAC game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 09, 2018 |
|
for technical foul during BKN-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 08, 2018 |
|
for using derogatory and offensive language after DEN-CHI game | $25,000 | |
| Mar 13, 2018 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-LAL game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 19, 2018 |
|
for technical foul during PHX-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 19, 2017 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-LAL game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 11, 2017 |
|
for technical foul during ORL-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Oct 23, 2017 |
|
for technical foul during WAS-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 09, 2017 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 15, 2017 |
|
for technical foul during MIN-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 08, 2016 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-MEM game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 05, 2016 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 20, 2015 |
|
for technical foul during PHX-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Fines: 66 | $200,000 |
Suspensions
| Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2021 |
|
for forcefully shoving Markieff Morris during MIA-DEN game | 1 | $210,417 |
| Jan 25, 2019 |
|
for leaving bench during altercation during DEN-UTH game | 1 | $169,691 |
| Suspensions: 2 | $380,108 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Min/Gm | Pt/Gm | Reb/Gm | Ast/Gm | Stl/Gm | Blk/Gm | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | DEN | 23 | 23 | 37.4 | 30.9 | 13.0 | 9.8 | 1.7 | 0.7 | .563 | .505 | .796 |
| 2023 | DEN | 79 | 79 | 34.6 | 26.4 | 12.4 | 9.0 | 1.4 | 0.9 | .583 | .359 | .817 |
| 2022 | DEN | 69 | 69 | 33.7 | 24.5 | 11.8 | 9.8 | 1.3 | 0.7 | .632 | .383 | .822 |
| 2021 | DEN | 74 | 74 | 33.4 | 27.1 | 13.8 | 7.9 | 1.5 | 0.9 | .583 | .337 | .810 |
| 2020 | DEN | 72 | 72 | 34.6 | 26.4 | 10.8 | 8.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | .566 | .388 | .868 |
| 2019 | DEN | 73 | 73 | 32.0 | 19.9 | 9.7 | 7.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | .528 | .314 | .817 |
| 2018 | DEN | 80 | 80 | 31.3 | 20.1 | 10.8 | 7.3 | 1.4 | 0.7 | .511 | .307 | .821 |
| 2017 | DEN | 75 | 73 | 32.5 | 18.5 | 10.7 | 6.1 | 1.2 | 0.8 | .500 | .396 | .850 |
| 2016 | DEN | 73 | 59 | 27.9 | 16.7 | 9.8 | 4.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | .578 | .324 | .825 |
| 2015 | DEN | 80 | 55 | 21.7 | 9.9 | 7.0 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | .511 | .333 | .811 |
