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

The Denver Nuggets acquired one of their key players in terms of forward Aaron Gordon’s four-year, $133 million contract extension on Monday night.

The deal was confirmed by his representatives Calvin Andrews and Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, as well as Elise Gordon, the older sister of the 29-year-old forward who helped the Nuggets win their first NBA title in 2022-23.

Gordon’s new contract was finalized a month after the Nuggets signed point guard Jamal Murray to a four-year, $208 million 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. until 2026-27.

Gordon, who is entering his 11th NBA season, averaged 13.9 points and 6.5 rebounds last season, matching his career highs of 13.5 and 6.3.

Gordon was drafted by the Orlando Magic out of Arizona with the fourth overall pick in 2014. He was dealt to the Nuggets in March 2021 and has emerged as a reliable 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 a car accident in Oregon.

Aaron Gordon said at media day that the team supported him in this tragedy.

“These guys have been there for me the whole time,” Gordon said. “These boys have grown up to be people I can call my brothers.”

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

It is reported by the Associated Press.

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