Aaron Gordon is an American professional basketball player who plays as a Power/Small forward for the Denver Nuggets. He was born on September 16, 1995, in San Jose, California, and attended the University of Arizona. He was drafted as the fourth overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the first round of the 2014 NBA Draft. He got traded to the Denver Nuggets on March 25, 2021.
Gordon won his first NBA Championship with the Nuggets in 2023. He played 68 regular-season games during that season, averaging 16.3 points, 6.6 total rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. In his NBA career, Aaron Gordon has twice secured the runner-up title in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, with Zach LaVine grabbing the first spot in 2016 and Derrick Jones Jr. in 2020.
Aaron Gordon Contract Breakdown
Aaron Gordon signed a 4-year, $86,640,001 contract with the Denver Nuggets after he was traded in 2022, as per Spotrac. His contract includes $86,640,001 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $21,660,000. He also signed a three-year, $133 million contract extension with the Nuggets from 2026-2028. His contract includes $103,608,840 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $34,536,280. (via Spotrac)
| Year | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024-2025 | $22,841,455 | $22,841,455 | $22,841,455 | $22,841,455 |
| 2025-2026 | $22,841,455 | $22,841,455 | $22,841,455 | $22,841,455 |
| 2026-2027 | $31,978,037 | $31,978,037 | $31,978,037 | $31,978,037 |
| 2027-2028 | $34,536,280 | $34,536,280 | $34,536,280 | $34,536,280 |
| 2028-2029 | $37,094,523 | $37,094,523 | $37,094,523 | $37,094,523 |
How much is Aaron Gordon getting paid?
Aaron Gordon is being paid $22,841,455 for the 2024-2025 season as per Spotrac.
Aaron Gordon Career Earnings
Aaron Gordon has earned $157,576,529 from his NBA contracts as of May 2025 as per Spotrac.
Also Read: Aaron Gordon Playoffs History
What are the terms of Aaron Gordon's contract?
Aaron Gordon is set to stay with the Denver Nuggets through the 2028-2029 season under his recent extension of contract. He availed the player option of 2025-2026 early to extend his contract, further gaining a 2028-29 player option, and a trade kicker as per Spotrac.
How much of Aaron Gordon's contract is guaranteed?
Aaron Gordon's contract guarantees $86,640,001 with an average annual salary of $21,660,000 as per Spotrac.
Aaron Gordon Contract History
Aaron Gordon signed a three-year contract extension with the Denver Nuggets worth $133 million, $103,608,840 guaranteed on October 21, 2024. Previously, Gordon signed a four-year, $86,640,001 contract with the Nuggets in 2022. He signed a four-year, $80,000,000 deal with the Orlando Magic in 2018 after his rookie contract of 4 years, $18,019,460 expired in 2017.
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FAQs on Aaron Gordon
A. Aaron Gordon is listed as 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) tall.
A. Aaron Gordon is 29 years old as of May 2025. He was born on September 16, 1995.
A. Aaron Gordon plays for the Denver Nuggets.
A. Aaron Gordon is from San Jose, California.
