Versatile forward Aaron Gordon will remain with the Nuggets potentially through 2029.
Aaron Gordon, a key player on Denver’s 2022-23 championship team, has agreed to a four-year, $133-million extension with a player option for 2028-29, per multiple reports.
BREAKING: Aaron Gordon and Denver Nuggets have agreed to terms on a four-year, $133 million max extension with a player option and trade kicker, his agents Calvin Andrews of Klutch Sports, CEO of Klutch Sports Rich Paul and Elise Gordon tell me. pic.twitter.com/G5rwne3MMl
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) October 22, 2024
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has agreed to a four-year, $133 million contract extension with the franchise, with a player option in 2028-29 and a trade kicker, Klutch Sports’ Calvin Andrews and Rich Paul, and Elise Gordon told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/MZWDnt1kCC
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 22, 2024
Gordon reportedly opted in for 2025-26, with three additional seasons after that at his maximum salary rate.
Gordon, 29, has spent the past three-plus campaigns in Denver, averaging 14.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 241 games. His all-around game was an essential complement to three-time Kia NBA MVP Nikola Jokic as the Nuggets won their first championship in 2022-23.
Gordon’s new contract was completed a month after the Nuggets signed point guard Jamal Murray to a four-year, $208 million maximum contract extension. The team already has three-time Kia MVP Nikola Jokić signed through the 2026-27 season with a player option for 2027-28 and sharpshooter Michael Porter Jr. through 2026-27.
The Orlando Magic drafted Gordon out of Arizona with the fourth pick in 2014. He was dealt to the Nuggets in March 2021 and has blossomed into a dependable player 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 said at media day the team supported him through the tragedy.
“These guys have been there for me every step of the way,” Gordon said. “These guys have really developed into people that I would call my brothers.”
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
