**BREAKING: Denver Nuggets Extend Contracts for Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon Ahead of 2025-26 NBA Season**
*Denver, CO – May 23, 2025*
In a major move signaling their intent to remain title contenders, the Denver Nuggets have agreed to long-term contract extensions with star guard Jamal Murray and forward Aaron Gordon, the team announced early Friday morning.
The deals come as the Nuggets continue building around two-time MVP Nikola Jokić, locking in the core trio that helped deliver the franchise’s first championship in 2023 and remain a dominant force in the Western Conference.
**Murray Secures Max Deal**
Murray’s extension is a four-year, \$208 million deal that will keep him in Denver through the 2029-30 season. The 28-year-old Canadian guard has blossomed into one of the NBA’s elite shot-makers, particularly in the playoffs, where he’s earned the nickname “Playoff Jamal” for his clutch performances.
“I couldn’t be more grateful to continue this journey in Denver,” Murray said in a statement. “This city and this organization believed in me through everything, and I want to bring more banners to Ball Arena.”
Murray averaged 22.9 points and 6.5 assists in the 2024-25 regular season despite missing time with a midseason hamstring strain. Fully healthy heading into the playoffs, he proved invaluable once again, averaging 27.1 points during Denver’s run to the Western Conference Finals.
**Gordon Inks Three-Year Extension**
Forward Aaron Gordon, 29, also reached a new agreement: a three-year, \$88 million extension that kicks in after next season. Gordon has become the Nuggets’ defensive anchor and a crucial two-way presence who often takes on the opposing team’s best wing scorer.
“Denver has become home for me,” Gordon said. “What we’ve built here is special. I want to win more with this group.”
Gordon averaged 14.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game last season, continuing to thrive in his role as a physical, versatile forward next to Jokić.
**Continuity Key to Nuggets’ Vision**
Nuggets General Manager Calvin Booth emphasized the importance of continuity in a league defined by constant roster turnover.
“We believe in this core,” Booth said. “Jamal and Aaron have shown time and again that they’re winners, leaders, and perfect complements to Nikola. Securing them was a top priority this offseason.”
The Nuggets’ core of Jokić, Murray, Gordon, and Michael Porter Jr. is now under contract for at least the next three seasons. With head coach Michael Malone also recently signing a contract extension through 2028, Denver is doubling down on the group that has brought them sustained success.
With the extensions complete, the Nuggets are expected to explore adding depth to their bench and finding a long-term backup center in free agency. But the message is clear: Denver isn’t rebuilding — they’re reloading.
**A Statement to the League**
As teams across the NBA brace for a chaotic summer filled with blockbuster trades and free agency drama, Denver has opted for stability — and made a loud statement to the rest of the league.
The Nuggets are here to stay.
