Nuggets and Aaron Gordon reach deal on new four-year contract extension

Denver, Colorado - Denver Nuggets star Aaron Gordon has agreed a four-year, $92-million contract extension with the NBA franchise.

Aaron Gordon signed a $92-million contract extension with the Denver Nuggets.
Aaron Gordon signed a $92-million contract extension with the Denver Nuggets.  © IMAGO / Icon SMI

Gordon's agent Calvin Andrews confirmed the lucrative new deal to the Undefeated on Tuesday.

The contract reportedly includes a player option for the fourth year in 2025-26, with the Nuggets already locking up MVP Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray to new contracts.

Gordon arrived in Denver in March after being dealt to the Nuggets from the struggling Orlando Magic.

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The 25-year-old forward averaged 12.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists overall last season, spread across 25 games with the Nuggets and 25 for the Magic.

Gordon's 46.3 field-goal percentage was his best since the 2015-16 campaign.

In the playoffs, Gordon averaged 11.1 points and 5.4 rebounds as the Nuggets were eventually swept by the Phoenix Suns in the second round.

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