Jokic opts to wait on Nuggets extension until next summer

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic reaffirmed his desire to extend his contract with the Denver Nuggets and finish his career with the only NBA team he ever has played for -- but he said he plans to wait to sign the deal.

"My idea and desire is to stay in Denver. I'll probably sign next year," Jokic told reporters in Serbian following a FIBA World Cup qualifying game Monday. "... My desire is to play the rest of my life in Denver."

The Nuggets were aware Jokic planned to address his contract situation and understand Jokic's delayed timeline to be financially motivated, a team source told ESPN.