Nuggets did their job with Aaron Gordon´s Extension

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Nuggets did their job with Aaron Gordon´s Extension

A Pillar in Denver’s Success

Aaron Gordon was pivotal in the Denver Nuggets victory in the 2023 NBA Championship. His size, physique, ability to score in the paint, and wing defense have made him an invaluable asset for Mike Malone’s team. This Monday, Denver signed Gordon to a $133 million contract extension, securing his presence on the team until at least 2028.

Contract Structure

The contract is structured so that Gordon will exercise his player option worth $22.8 million for the upcoming season and then have three years at his new rate. This means that the Nuggets’ star trio, which includes Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, is tied to the franchise for a considerable time, generating high expectations for the upcoming season.

The Future of the Nuggets

Gordon has been a reliable player, averaging 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists, although he needs to improve his three-point shooting, where he has only converted 29%. With the extension of his contract, the Nuggets have the opportunity to restructure their supporting roster, especially following the departures of Bruce Brown and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

The good news is that the Nuggets now have considerable recruiting power. Any free agent will see that the core of the team is secured, making it more attractive to join the franchise, especially for those looking to contend for a championship.

Departures That Could Impact

Two-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers and Nuggets, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is leaving Denver to land in Orlando as a free agent. The deal with the Magic is worth $66 million over three years. Caldwell-Pope, 31, will bring his defensive work, good shooting from beyond the arc, and experience, which includes winning a couple of championships, to Orlando Magic. The veteran guard played the last two seasons with the Denver Nuggets, where he averaged 10.1 points in 76 games— all as a starter— with a shooting percentage of 40.6% from three-point range.

Another move the club made in June was the trade of Reggie Jackson. The Denver Nuggets made a move in the market in search of salary cap space ahead of the upcoming free agency. Jackson, 34, a player who won a championship with the Nuggets in 2023, had recently validated the player option for the final year of his contract, so for 2024-2025, he will have a contract in place worth $5.25 million.

What This Means for Bettors

With the future of their stars secured, the NBA ODDS for the Nuggets look promising. The championship window remains open, and how the franchise completes its roster will be key.