The Denver Nuggets were not able to defend their title in 2024 but they still have a bright future. Nikola Jokic is arguably the best player in basketball meaning the team will always have a shot with him on the floor. However, it isn’t just Jokic that makes this team dangerous. Jamal Murray has shown he can be an elite guard in this league. The Nuggets want to lock him down for the near future. Reports indicate the two sides are on the cusp of a massive extension.
Denver Nuggets, Jamal Murray Close To Extension
The Athletic’s Shams Charania is reporting that the Denver Nuggets and guard Jamal Murray are working on a massive four-year, $209 million extension that will keep him with the team for the foreseeable future. Both sides are expected to agree to the deal. Denver drafted him seventh overall in the 2016 NBA Draft. He has blossomed into one of the best guards in the NBA and is essential to what the team does on offense. The chemistry between him and Jokic is beautiful to watch. This season, he averaged a career-high 21.2 points per game which was second on the team behind Jokic.
In 2019, Jamal Murray signed a five-year, $170 million extension, and he has been worth every penny. While he tore his ACL and missed the 2021-22 season, he helped bring this team an NBA title and cement them as contenders for years to come. While the Western Conference has many great teams, the Denver Nuggets will be one of the favorites going into the 2024-25 season.
Can The Nuggets Win Another Title With This Group?
In a word, yes. Nikola Jokic makes any player better. No matter who you surround him with, the attention he draws creates easy looks for others on the team. When you factor in the chemistry between Jamal Murray and Jokic, this team might have the best one-two punch in the league, even with the duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown still dominating the East. The Nuggets do have some roster questions to answer going into next season.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is a free agent, and he should secure a good contract on the open market. While the Nuggets like Christian Braun, he is still a young player, whereas KCP is a seasoned NBA veteran. Some have questioned how well Michael Porter Jr. fits on this team, as some of his offensive limitations have held the team back. However, the Denver Nuggets have shown they can make smart moves to help this roster compete.
Final Thoughts
This is a well-deserved contract for Jamal Murray. While he doesn’t often get the flowers that other guards get, there is no denying his talent on the court. It isn’t a surprise that both sides are trying to make a deal work. The Denver Nuggets have seen success with him on the team. For Murray, he gets to play with a perennial MVP candidate and compete for championships every year. It’s a win-win for everyone. Can the Nuggets get back on top of the NBA in 2024-25?
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