Nuggets star Jamal Murray reportedly agrees to a 4-year, $208 million max extension that will secure his future with the team, keeping him off the free agency market next summer as the deal awaits necessary signatures.
Murray’s inspiring comeback from a torn ACL, which kept him sidelined for the entire 2021-22 season, played a pivotal role in leading the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA championship in 2023.
However, his subsequent season was marred by injuries, resulting in a limited playoff appearance this summer. His performance at the Paris Olympics also raised eyebrows, as the Canadian guard frequently found himself coming off the bench.
In Denver, Murray forms a dynamic pick-and-roll partnership with three-time MVP Nikola Jokić, making them one of the most formidable offensive duos in the NBA.
The extension, which has been in negotiation for several months, will keep Murray in a Nuggets uniform until the end of the 2028-29 season.
As the franchise’s all-time leader in three-pointers, Murray achieved a career-high average of 21.2 points and 6.5 assists last season, despite battling various injuries that caused him to miss multiple games.
After delivering clutch performances, including two game-winners against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round, Murray struggled with injuries during Denver’s seven-game playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
General manager Calvin Booth emphasized the need for Murray to be in peak condition to navigate the demands of the upcoming season and help the Nuggets pursue another deep playoff run.
Murray’s performance at the Olympics was disappointing, averaging just 6 points per game while shooting under 30% from the field and a mere 15% from beyond the arc, leading many Nuggets fans to question the outcome of his contract extension.
