The Denver Nuggets reportedly aren’t interested in paying forward Aaron Gordon a maximum contract value of four years and $150 million during extension negotiations.
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on Friday’s episode of The Hoop Collective that the Nuggets are “hopeful” to sign Gordon to a new deal below the $150 million that he’s eligible to receive (h/t RealGM).
Gordon still has two years remaining on his current contract, which includes a $22.8 million player option for the 2025-26 season.
A potential four-year, $150 million contract would be worth $37.5 million per year. If the maximum extension is signed and kicks in after his current deal, Gordon’s average annual salary would become the ninth-highest among power forwards in the NBA during the 2026-27 season (via Spotrac).
