The Denver Nuggets have secured another core player with forward Aaron Gordon agreeing to a four-year, $133 million contract extension. This deal comes on the heels of the team signing point guard Jamal Murray to a four-year, $208 million extension. Gordon, who is entering his 11th NBA season, has been a key player for the Nuggets since being traded to the team in 2021. He averaged 13.9 points and 6.5 rebounds last season and will be switching jersey numbers to honor his brother, who tragically passed away earlier this year.
The Nuggets now have a strong core of players locked in for the foreseeable future, including three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and sharpshooter Michael Porter Jr. The team opens their season on Thursday night at home against Oklahoma City.
Aaron Gordon expressed gratitude for the support of his teammates through his personal tragedy and referred to them as his brothers. This extension solidifies Gordon’s place on the Nuggets roster and sets the team up for continued success in the coming years. Denver fans can look forward to seeing Gordon, alongside Murray, Jokic, and Porter Jr., lead the team in pursuit of another NBA title.
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