Aaron Gordon agrees to a four-year, $133 million extension with the Denver Nuggets

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DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets secured another one of their core players by agreeing with forward Aaron Gordon on a four-year, $133 million contract extension Monday night.

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DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets secured another one of their core players by agreeing with forward Aaron Gordon on a four-year, $133 million contract extension Monday night.

The deal was confirmed through his representatives Calvin Andrews and Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, along with Elise Gordon, the older sister of the 29-year-old power forward who helped the Nuggets win their first NBA title 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 MVP Nikola Jokic signed through the 2026-27 season with a player option for 2027-28 and sharpshooter Michael Porter Jr. through 2026-27.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, left, drives past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh Minott (8) during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, left, drives past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh Minott (8) during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Gordon, who is entering his 11th NBA season, averaged 13.9 points and 6.5 rebounds last season, which were right around his career averages of 13.5 and 6.3.

Gordon was drafted by the Orlando Magic 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.”

Denver opens its season Thursday night at home against Oklahoma City. ___

AP Sports Writer Pat Graham contributed.

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