Aaron Gordon agrees to 4-year, $133 million extension with Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets secured one other one in every of their core gamers by agreeing with ahead Aaron Gordon on a four-year, $133 million contract extension Monday night time.

The deal was confirmed via his representatives Calvin Andrews and Wealthy Paul of Klutch Sports activities, together with Elise Gordon, the older sister of the 29-year-old energy ahead who helped the Nuggets win their first NBA title in 2022-23.

Gordon’s new contract was accomplished a month after the Nuggets signed level guard Jamal Murray to a four-year, $208 million most contract extension. The group already has three-time MVP Nikola Jokic signed via the 2026-27 season with a participant possibility for 2027-28 and sharpshooter Michael Porter Jr. via 2026-27.

Gordon, who’s getting into his eleventh NBA season, averaged 13.9 factors and 6.5 rebounds final season, which had been proper round his profession averages of 13.5 and 6.3.

Gordon was drafted by the Orlando Magic out of Arizona with the fourth decide in 2014. He was dealt to the Nuggets in March 2021 and has blossomed right into a reliable participant for coach Michael Malone.

Gordon is switching jersey numbers this season to No. 32 to honor his brother, Drew, who died this spring in an auto accident in Oregon.

Aaron Gordon mentioned at media day the group supported him via the tragedy.

“These guys have been there for me each step of the best way,” Gordon mentioned. “These guys have actually developed into folks that I’d name my brothers.”

Denver opens its season Thursday night time at house in opposition to Oklahoma Metropolis.

Reporting by The Related Press.

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