SHOCKING TURNAROUND: Denver Nuggets’ Owner Josh Kroenke shocks the NBA world, leafs fans speechless with shocking announcement few minutes earlier regarding key player Nikola jokic that he will be officcially…

Denver Nuggets fans were left stunned on Thursday as team owner Josh Kroenke made a surprise announcement regarding franchise superstar Nikola Jokić. After weeks of cryptic remarks suggesting Jokić could be traded, Kroenke reversed course — declaring that Jokić’s contract will officially be renewed beyond its original 2027 expiration, potentially keeping him in Denver through 2030.

The announcement comes as a major relief to a fanbase still processing offseason uncertainty. Kroenke had stirred panic earlier this month when he vaguely stated the organization was “evaluating all future scenarios,” which many interpreted as a hint that the Nuggets were considering moving their two-time MVP.

But during a brief and emotional press conference Thursday afternoon, Kroenke cleared the air.

> *“Nikola Jokić is the centerpiece of everything we’ve built. Despite the noise, our goal has always been to keep him in Denver. We’re prepared to extend his contract until 2030 — if he continues to lead like we know he can,”* Kroenke said.

Jokić’s current contract runs through the 2026–2027 season. The newly proposed extension, according to sources close to the front office, would be a performance-based renewal — a show of faith, but also a challenge.

> *“We’re not giving up. We believe in Nikola,”* Kroenke added. *“And we want to make sure he retires a Nugget — on his terms.”*

Jokić, known for his quiet demeanor, responded in typical fashion: *“I don’t care about rumors. I care about basketball. If Denver wants me, and I feel good, I’ll stay.”*

Fans quickly flooded social media with reactions ranging from emotional relief to joyful disbelief. For many, it felt like reclaiming the heart of the team after weeks of uncertainty.

As the dust settles, one thing is clear: the Nikola Jokić era in Denver is not ending anytime soon — and the Nuggets are once again all in.