The Denver Nuggets have secured their star point guard, Jamal Murray, with a lucrative four-year, $208 million contract extension, as reported by ESPN on Saturday.
Murray, who was entering the final year of his five-year, $158 million deal signed in 2019, will see a significant increase in salary starting from the 2025-26 season. This extension not only solidifies his future with the Nuggets but also keeps him from entering free agency.
Drafted as the seventh overall pick by the Nuggets in 2016, Murray has been a key player for the team. With averages of 17.5 points and 4.5 assists per game during regular seasons, he has shown consistent performance, though he has yet to receive an All-Star nod or All-NBA Team selection. However, it’s in the postseason where Murray truly shines.
Murray has embarked on four NBA playoff journeys with the Nuggets since joining the team—he missed two seasons in 2021 and 2022 due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. In the playoffs, he has averaged an impressive 24.2 points and 6.2 assists per game, leaving fans with memorable highlights across multiple series.
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Nuggets, Murray agree on a four-year, $208 million contract extension
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