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.

The deal allows the Nuggets to secure one of the best role players in the league and a critical piece of Denver's 2023 championship team.

After losing key cog Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency to Orlando this summer, it was imperative for Denver to keep Gordon long term.

Gordon averaged 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and shot 55.6% from the field in 2023-24.

After spending the first 6 of his career in Orlando, the Nuggets acquired Gordon at the 2021 trade deadline. His two-way, versatile ability made him the final piece to Denver's championship puzzle alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Gordon also developed instant chemistry with Jokic.

Gordon, 29, enters his 11th NBA season with a new jersey number. He changed from No. 50 to No. 32 to honor his older brother Drew Gordon, who died in a car accident in May.