Nuggets, Aaron Gordon Reach Agreement On Four-Year Extension

October 21, 2024

The Nuggets have agreed to a four-year, $133 million extension with forward Aaron Gordon, per NBA insider Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. The deal includes a player option and a trade kicker, Haynes noted.

Gordon will opt into his $22.84 million contract for next season before this new deal kicks in, which will feature a max salary plus bonuses, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

This extension is the second big move for the Nuggets this offseason, following point guard Jamal Murray’s four-year max extension signed in September. With superstar Nikola Jokic under contract through 2027-28 (with a player option in that final year) and Michael Porter Jr. also locked in through the 2026-27 season, Denver is clearly focused on maintaining their title-winning roster.

After losing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency, getting Gordon’s extension done was critical for the Nuggets. While Gordon was eligible for up to $143.3 million on a four-year extension, Denver managed to negotiate a deal that came in slightly lower, which is a savvy move given the current salary cap landscape.

Since joining the Nuggets from Orlando in 2020, Gordon has proven to be a versatile starter, consistently appearing in 68 to 75 games each season. Last year, he averaged 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists, although he did struggle from beyond the arc, hitting only 29% of his threes.

By locking up Gordon, the Nuggets are doubling down on their belief that he’s an essential part of their championship puzzle. With the core now secured, Denver may be poised to make another run at the title, and Gordon will play a pivotal role in such a quest.