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Denver Nuggets Star Issues Blunt Response to Contract Question

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray did not say much about his contract situation

Joey Linn

Apr 10, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and guard Jamal Murray (27) talk in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and guard Jamal Murray (27) talk in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports / Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray is an unrestricted free agent after next season. Eligible for a contract extension this summer, Murray could sign a big deal to remain in Denver long term.

A massive piece to Denver’s 2023 NBA championship, Murray was the perfect co-star next to Nikola Jokic throughout that run. Wanting to keep this duo together, Denver has the opportunity to extend Murray this summer to make sure he does not hit free agency. 

Speaking with reporters after the USA vs. Canada exhibition game, Murray was asked about the state of contract negotiations with Denver, and issued a blunt response.

"When we get there, we get there. I am playing games for Canada, so it's not on my mind," Murray replied when asked about his contract talks with Denver.

Not wanting to focus on that during international play, Murray did not go into much depth on this question, which makes sense. As previously mentioned, the Nuggets certainly want to keep this core together, but the new CBA has made that very difficult. Having already lost Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency, Denver is hopeful they will not lose anymore key pieces going forward. 

One of the NBA’s best playoff performers, Murray is incredibly valuable to Denver, which is why at this point it seems reasonable to assume they will find a way to extend him. 

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Joey Linn

JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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