The Nuggets and head coach George Karl are discussing a contract extension for next season.

Karl is in the final year of his contract and wants to coach at least three years beyond this season.

"I'd be 63 then. If I want to do it after that then we'd talk again," Karl, 59, is closing in on 1,000 wins. "I have the passion and energy to try keep this Broadway show going."

Karl is in his seventh season with the Nuggets and has led them to the playoffs every year since taking over midway through the 2005-06 season.