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Jokic and the Nuggets agreed to terms on a five-year, $146.5 million contract Sunday, Shams Charania of Yahoo reports.
Impact
No surprise here, as this was the expected outcome after the team decided to decline Jokic's team option earlier in the week, making him a restricted free agent. The two sides have been working toward a long-term deal behind the scenes, and Jokic will now be locked into Denver for the next five years, while receiving a significant pay raise in 2018-19. Jokic averaged 18.5 points, 10.7 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game last season.
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The Nuggets plan to decline Jokic's $1.6 million team option for 2018-19 and allow him to become a restricted free agent, Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. The center is then expected to sign a five-year, $146.5 million maximum contract with the Nuggets.
Impact
By allowing Jokic to become a free agent a year early, the Nuggets will gain some goodwill with the franchise center while simultaneously securing him on a long-term commitment. Jokic has yet to make an All-Star team during his three NBA seasons, but he's established himself as one of the more unique talents at center in the league, largely owing to his sublime passing skills. He averaged career highs across the board in 2017-18 with 18.5 points, 1.07 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.5 three-pointers and 1.2 steals in 32.5 minutes per contest across 75 games.
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Jokic contributed 35 points (14-25 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 46 minutes during Wednesday's 112-106 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact
Jokic led all players in scoring thanks to an outstanding performance at the offensive end, securing double-digit rebounds for the seventh time in eight games to finish the year. Jokic's big effort couldn't push his side into the postseason as they fell in overtime, but he finishes the campaign averaging 18.3 points, 10.7 rebounds and six assists per game on 50 percent shooting from the floor with a 39 percent mark from beyond the arc. The big man boasts a versatile skillset unique to just a few players in the NBA and should warrant first-round consideration in fantasy drafts next season.
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Jokic contributed 15 points (5-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 20 rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and one block across 38 minutes in an 88-82 win over the Trail Blazers on Monday.
Impact
The Joker was at it again in Monday's must-win, powering through some shooting struggles to generate his second consecutive triple-double and sixth game with at least a double-double over the last seven contests. Jokic has been consistently filling out the stat sheet all season, and he naturally should play an enormous role in Wednesday's win-and-in season finale versus the Timberwolves.
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Jokic notched 23 points (9-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and one block across 34 minutes during Saturday's 134-115 win over the Clippers.
Impact
Jokic thrived in this up-and-down affair, notching his ninth triple-double of the season as he filled up the box score. He attempted just 14 shots and played 34 minutes in this one -- a testament to his ability to dominate in smaller sample sizes. Jokic has been a huge boon to his club's march toward the postseason and will look to keep it rolling Monday against the Trail Blazers.
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Jokic produced 16 points (6-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 14 rebounds, nine assists, one steal and one block across 36 minutes in Thursday's 100-96 win over the Timberwolves.
Impact
Jokic struggled with his shot overall, but it was his tip-in off a Will Barton miss with 4.3 seconds remaining that gave the Nuggets their final margin of victory. The big man's 30.0 percent success rate from the floor was his poorest since March 26, while his scoring total was his first under 20 in the last five games. Jokic has now double-doubled in four of the last five contests, and with Denver on the verge of climbing back into the Western Conference playoff picture, his usage should remain through the roof over the last three games of the season.
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Jokic is averaging 25.1 points on 52.5 percent shooting and 11.3 rebounds over his last 10 games.
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The Serbian big man has dominated since the All-Star break, but his offensive game has reached a new level down the stretch. Jokic posted at least 25 points in four of his last six games and he's reached the 30-point threshold twice in that stretch. After Thursday, Jokic will wrap up his season with games against the Clippers, Blazers, and Timberwolves.
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Jokic posted 15 points (6-6 FG, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocked shots and a steal in 28 minutes during Thursday's 117-95 win over the Clippers.
Impact
Jokic's totals would have been much higher if he had logged more minutes in this blowout, but the Nuggets have no need to play their starters more than they have to. While the playoffs are essentially a done deal for the Jazz, they do close out the season with a couple of tough games, and Jokic will probably see similar minutes until the season's conclusion. Jokic and the Jazz have an opportunity to put a nail in the Clipper's coffin as they take them on again on Saturday in a must-win for the Clippers.
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Jokic compiled 30 points (11-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt 4-6 FT), seven assists, six rebounds, four steals and one block in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 107-104 victory over the Pacers.
Impact
The Nuggets came away with an important victory Tuesday, edging them closer to a playoff berth. Jokic has been fantastic over the past couple of months, almost single-handedly keeping the team in the playoff picture. They have four crucial matchups coming over the next week and Jokic is going to be very busy on both ends of the floor. He has a chance to be the number one player over the next week and owners have to be thrilled about his prospects.
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Jokic finished with 35 points (14-24 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 43 minutes during Sunday's 128-125 victory over Milwaukee.
Impact
Jokic was everywhere Sunday, helping the Nuggets to a thrilling overtime victory. He has been simply amazing over the past month, putting the Nuggets on his back as they make a run at a playoff berth. He was well worth the high draft pick owners would have needed to secure his services and is looking as though he will be a first-round player again nest season.
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