NBA Fans React To Massive Jamal Murray News

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Jamal Murray will sign a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets.

May 9, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns during game five of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Jamal Murray has been one of the best point guards in the NBA for six seasons.

While he has never made an All-Star Game, Murray is among the best playoff performers in the league.

The former Kentucky star finished last year with averages of 21.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 6.5 assists per contest while shooting 48.1% from the field and 42.5% from the three-point range.

On Saturday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Murray will sign a massive extension with the Denver Nuggets.

Via Wojnarowski: "Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray has agreed on a four-year, $208 million maximum contract extension, his agents Jeff Schwartz and Mike George tell ESPN. The deal — guaranteeing Murray $244M over next five seasons — secures a franchise cornerstone to the Western contender."

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray has agreed on a four-year, $208 million maximum contract extension, his agents Jeff Schwartz and Mike George tell ESPN. The deal — guaranteeing Murray $244M over next five seasons — secures a franchise cornerstone to the Western contender. pic.twitter.com/XDfBM4oX1Z

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 7, 2024

Many people reacted to the big news.

Evan Turner: "Now before yall do all that hating..

YES JAMAAL MURRAY DESERVES THAT 205m

Don’t @ me"

Now before yall do all that hating..

YES JAMAAL MURRAY DESERVES THAT 205m

Don’t @ me

— Evan Turner (@thekidet) September 7, 2024

@30GotNext: "LMAOOOO FOR NOT SHOWING UP IN THE PLAYOFFS?"

LMAOOOO FOR NOT SHOWING UP IN THE PLAYOFFS?

— Smiley (@30GotNext) September 7, 2024

Via @PrizePicks: "Might be worth more than that when he plays the Lakers"

Might be worth more than that when he plays the Lakers

— PrizePicks (@PrizePicks) September 7, 2024

Via @AidanLaPorta69: "Then the Nuggets wonder why they can’t afford their role guys and blame the CBA 😭"

Then the Nuggets wonder why they can’t afford their role guys and blame the CBA 😭

— Aidan LaPorta (@AidanLaPorta69) September 7, 2024

Via @isiahmaxwell: "Yeah he’s getting traded in a couple years"

Yeah he’s getting traded in a couple years

— Isiah Maxwell (@isiahmaxwell) September 7, 2024

Via @FlashLikeJamo: "We didnt forget how he played in the olympics 😭"

We didnt forget how he played in the olympics 😭

— ⁹ (@FlashLikeJamo) September 7, 2024

Via @X1001Quotes: "Great contract for him. Happy he's getting the love. Terrible contract for the Nuggets. Hope he proves me wrong."

Great contract for him. Happy he's getting the love. Terrible contract for the Nuggets. Hope he proves me wrong.

— 1001 Quotes (@X1001Quotes) September 7, 2024

Murray has played seven seasons for the Nuggets.

During the 2023 season, he helped the franchise win their first NBA Championship.