Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon agreed to a four-year, $133 million contract extension, Klutch Sports' Calvin Andrews and Rich Paul, and Elise Gordon, told ESPN. The deal, which includes a player option in 2028-29 and a trade kicker, comes via the forward opting in on his $23 million salary for 2025-26 then adding three additional years at his maximum salary, including bonuses. It allows the Nuggets to secure one of the best role players in the league and a critical member of Denver's 2023 championship team. After losing key cog Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency to the  Orlando Magic this summer, it was imperative for Denver to keep Gordon long term. Gordon averaged 13.9 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 55.6% from the field in 2023-24.  After spending the first 6½ years of his career in Orlando, Gordon was acquired by the Nuggets at the 2021 trade deadline. His versatile two-way ability made him the final part of Denver's championship...