NBA
Aaron Gordon
Aaron Gordon
Denver Nuggets, Power Forward
Age: 29y-3m-14d (Sep 16, 1995)
Exp: 10 Years
Country: US
College: Arizona
Drafted: Round 1 (#4 overall), 2014
Agent(s): Calvin Andrews (Klutch Sports Group)
2024-25 Cap Hit
$22,841,455
2024-25 Cash
$22,841,455
Career Earnings
$157,576,529
2026-2028 Maximum Veteran Extension (UPCOMING EXTENSION)
Aaron Gordon signed a 3 year , $103,608,840 contract with the Denver Nuggets, including $103,608,840 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $34,536,280.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $103,608,840
Average Salary:
$34,536,280
GTD at Sign:
$103,608,840
Total GTD:
$103,608,840
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2029 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Guaranteed | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 |
|
31 | $31,978,037 | 18.80% | $33,658,037 | $31,978,037 | 15.47% | $31,978,037 | $31,978,037 | $31,978,037 | |
| 2027-28 |
|
32 | $34,536,280 | 18.46% | $36,350,680 | $34,536,280 | 15.19% | $34,536,280 | $34,536,280 | $66,514,317 | |
| 2028-29 |
|
33 |
Player
|
$37,094,523 | 18.02% | $39,043,323 | $37,094,523 | 14.83% | $37,094,523 | $37,094,523 | $103,608,840 |
| 2029-30 |
|
34 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 |
|
31 | $31,978,037 | - | $1,680,000 | $31,978,037 | 18.80% | $31,978,037 | |
| 2027-28 |
|
32 | $34,536,280 | - | $1,814,400 | $34,536,280 | 18.46% | $34,536,280 | |
| 2028-29 |
|
33 |
Player
|
$37,094,523 | - | $1,948,800 | $37,094,523 | 18.02% | $37,094,523 |
| 2029-30 |
|
34 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 |
|
31 | $31,978,037 | $31,978,037 | $31,978,037 | $71,630,803 | $31,978,037 | $34,536,280 | |
| 2027-28 |
|
32 | $34,536,280 | $34,536,280 | $66,514,317 | $37,094,523 | $33,257,159 | $35,815,402 | |
| 2028-29 |
|
33 |
Player |
$37,094,523 | $37,094,523 | $103,608,840 | - | $34,536,280 | $37,094,523 |
Contract Notes
- 2028-29: Player Option (deadline 6/29/25)
- 3% Trade Bonus
- Total Incentives: $5,443,200
- 2026-27: LTBE: $0; ULTBE: $1,680,000
- 2027-28: LTBE: $0; ULTBE: $1,814,400
- 2028-29: LTBE: $0; ULTBE: $1,948,800
Source:
Spotrac
2022-2025 Veteran Extension (CURRENT)
Aaron Gordon signed a 4 year , $86,640,001 contract with the Denver Nuggets, including $86,640,001 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $21,660,000. In 2024-25, Gordon will earn a base salary of $22,841,455, while carrying a cap hit of $22,841,455 and a dead cap value of $22,841,455.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $86,640,001
Average Salary:
$21,660,000
GTD at Sign:
$86,640,001
Total GTD:
$86,640,001
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Guaranteed | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 |
|
27 | $20,690,909 | 16.73% | $20,890,909 | $20,690,909 | 13.77% | $20,690,909 | $19,690,909 | $20,690,909 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
28 | $21,266,182 | 15.63% | $22,466,182 | $21,266,182 | 12.87% | $21,266,182 | $21,266,182 | $41,957,091 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
29 | $22,841,455 | 16.25% | $24,041,455 | $22,841,455 | 13.37% | $22,841,455 | $22,841,455 | $64,798,546 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
30 |
Player
|
$22,841,455 | 14.77% | $24,041,455 | $22,841,455 | 12.16% | $22,841,455 | $22,841,455 | $87,640,001 |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 |
|
27 | $19,690,909 | $1,000,000 | $200,000 | $20,690,909 | 16.73% | $20,690,909 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
28 | $21,266,182 | - | $1,200,000 | $21,266,182 | 15.63% | $21,266,182 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
29 | $22,841,455 | - | $1,200,000 | $22,841,455 | 16.25% | $22,841,455 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
30 |
Player
|
$22,841,455 | - | $1,200,000 | $22,841,455 | 14.77% | $22,841,455 |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 |
|
27 | $19,690,909 | $20,690,909 | $20,690,909 | $170,557,932 | $20,690,909 | $21,910,000 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
28 | $21,266,182 | $21,266,182 | $41,957,091 | $149,291,750 | $20,978,546 | $22,316,364 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
29 | $22,841,455 | $22,841,455 | $64,798,546 | $126,450,295 | $21,599,515 | $22,841,455 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
30 |
Player |
$22,841,455 | $22,841,455 | $87,640,001 | $103,608,840 | $21,910,000 | $22,841,455 |
Trade Restriction:
This player cannot be traded until Apr 21, 2025.
Contract Notes
- 2025-26: Player Option (deadline 6/29/25)
- Total incentives $4.8 million
- 2022-23: LTBE: $0, ULTBE: $1,200,000 ($1,000,000 earned)
- 2023-24: LTBE: $1,00,000 (62 reg games + 75% playoff + Finals, 62 reg games + 75% playoff + Championship), ULTBE: $200,000 ($0 earned)
- 2024-25: LTBE: $0, ULTBE: $1200,000
- 2025-26: LTBE: $0, ULTBE: $1200,000
Source:
Spotrac
2018-2021
Aaron Gordon signed a 4 year , $80,000,000 contract with the Orlando Magic, including $76,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $20,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $80,000,000
Average Salary:
$20,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$76,000,000
Total GTD:
$76,000,000
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2014-2017 Rookie
Aaron Gordon signed a 4 year , $18,019,460 contract with the Orlando Magic, including $18,019,460 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,504,865.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $18,019,460
Average Salary:
$4,504,865
GTD at Sign:
$8,163,720
Total GTD:
$18,019,460
Signed Using:
rookie-scale-exception
Free Agent:
2018 / RFA
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Seasons
10 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$157,576,529
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 19 |
|
Active
|
$3,992,040 |
$3,992,040 |
|
| 2015 | 20 |
|
Active
|
$4,171,680 |
$8,163,720 |
|
| 2016 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$4,351,320 |
$12,515,040 |
|
| 2017 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$5,504,420 |
$18,019,460 |
|
| 2018 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$21,590,909 |
$39,610,369 |
|
| 2019 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$18,622,159 |
$58,232,528 |
|
| 2020 | 25 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$6,583,749 $11,552,615 |
$64,816,277 $76,368,892 |
|
| 2021 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$16,409,091 |
$92,777,983 |
|
| 2022 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$20,690,909 |
$113,468,892 |
Champion |
| 2023 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$21,266,182 |
$134,735,074 |
|
| 2024 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$22,841,455 |
$157,576,529 |
|
| Total |
$157,576,529 |
$157,576,529 |
||||
| 2025 | 30 |
|
Active / Player Exercised
|
$22,841,455 |
||
| 2026 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$31,978,037 |
||
| 2027 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$34,536,280 |
||
| 2028 | 33 |
|
Active / Player
|
$37,094,523 |
||
| Total |
$284,026,824 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$69,785,143 | - | - | $69,785,143 |
| 5 |
|
$86,791,386 | - | $1,000,000 | $87,791,386 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
|
19 |
$3,992,040
|
$3,992,040 |
$3,992,040 |
||
| 2015 |
|
20 |
$4,171,680
|
$4,171,680 |
$8,163,720 |
||
| 2016 |
|
21 |
$4,351,320
|
$4,351,320 |
$12,515,040 |
||
| 2017 |
|
22 |
$5,504,420
|
$5,504,420 |
$18,019,460 |
||
| 2018 |
|
23 |
$21,590,909
|
$21,590,909 |
$39,610,369 |
||
| 2019 |
|
24 |
$18,622,159
|
$18,622,159 |
$58,232,528 |
||
| 2020 |
|
25 |
$6,583,749 $11,552,615
|
$6,583,749 $11,552,615 |
$64,816,277 $76,368,892 |
||
| 2021 |
|
26 |
$16,409,091
|
$16,409,091 |
$92,777,983 |
||
| 2022 |
|
27 |
$19,690,909
|
$1,000,000 |
$20,690,909 |
$113,468,892 |
|
| 2023 |
|
28 |
$21,266,182
|
$21,266,182 |
$134,735,074 |
||
| 2024 |
|
29 |
$22,841,455
|
$22,841,455 |
$157,576,529 |
||
| Total |
$156,576,529 |
$1,000,000 |
$157,576,529 |
$157,576,529 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
30 |
$22,841,455
|
$22,841,455 |
|||
| 2026 |
|
31 |
$31,978,037
|
$31,978,037 |
|||
| 2027 |
|
32 |
$34,536,280
|
$34,536,280 |
|||
| 2028 |
|
33 |
$37,094,523
|
$37,094,523 |
|||
| Total |
$283,026,824 |
$1,000,000 |
$284,026,824 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
|
$69,785,143 | - | - | $69,785,143 |
| 5 |
|
$86,791,386 | - | $1,000,000 | $87,791,386 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
DEN |
Dec 27, 2024 - TBD | 1 | Calf |
| 2024-25 |
DEN |
Dec 07, 2024 - Dec 07, 2024 | 2 | Calf |
| 2024-25 |
DEN |
Nov 06, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024 | 10 | Calf |
| 2023-24 |
DEN |
Apr 06, 2024 - Apr 09, 2024 | 2 | Foot |
| 2023-24 |
DEN |
Mar 25, 2024 - Mar 26, 2024 | 1 | Foot |
| 2023-24 |
DEN |
Dec 28, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 | 2 | Face |
| 2023-24 |
DEN |
Nov 26, 2023 - Dec 01, 2023 | 4 | Heel |
| 2022-23 |
DEN |
Apr 09, 2023 - Apr 09, 2023 | 1 | Shoulder |
| 2022-23 |
DEN |
Apr 06, 2023 - Apr 07, 2023 | 1 | Shoulder |
| 2022-23 |
DEN |
Feb 11, 2023 - Feb 25, 2023 | 5 | Ribs |
| 2022-23 |
DEN |
Feb 05, 2023 - Feb 06, 2023 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2022-23 |
DEN |
Feb 02, 2023 - Feb 03, 2023 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2022-23 |
DEN |
Dec 27, 2022 - Dec 29, 2022 | 2 | Shoulder |
| 2022-23 |
DEN |
Nov 16, 2022 - Nov 21, 2022 | 3 | Illness |
| 2021-22 |
DEN |
Apr 10, 2022 - Apr 10, 2022 | 1 | Hamstring |
| 2021-22 |
DEN |
Mar 12, 2022 - Mar 13, 2022 | 1 | Foot |
| 2021-22 |
DEN |
Feb 02, 2022 - Feb 05, 2022 | 2 | Hamstring |
| 2021-22 |
DEN |
Dec 23, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021 | 3 | Hamstring |
| 2020-21 |
DEN |
May 14, 2021 - May 14, 2021 | 1 | Rest |
| 2020-21 |
DEN |
May 08, 2021 - May 10, 2021 | 1 | Calf |
| 2020-21 |
ORL |
Mar 14, 2021 - Mar 14, 2021 | 1 | Rest |
| 2020-21 |
ORL |
Mar 12, 2021 - Mar 12, 2021 | 1 | Rest |
| 2020-21 |
ORL |
Feb 02, 2021 - Mar 10, 2021 | 15 | Ankle |
| 2020-21 |
ORL |
Jan 24, 2021 - Jan 24, 2021 | 1 | Hip |
| 2020-21 |
ORL |
Jan 08, 2021 - Jan 08, 2021 | 1 | Hamstring |
| 2019-20 |
ORL |
Mar 02, 2020 - Mar 03, 2020 | 1 | Knee |
| 2019-20 |
ORL |
Jan 10, 2020 - Jan 12, 2020 | 1 | Calf |
| 2019-20 |
ORL |
Dec 30, 2019 - Jan 02, 2020 | 2 | Achilles |
| 2019-20 |
ORL |
Nov 23, 2019 - Nov 27, 2019 | 3 | Ankle |
| 2018-19 |
ORL |
Jan 19, 2019 - Jan 22, 2019 | 2 | Back |
| 2018-19 |
ORL |
Nov 11, 2018 - Nov 11, 2018 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2017-18 |
ORL |
Apr 06, 2018 - Apr 07, 2018 | 1 | Calf |
| 2017-18 |
ORL |
Mar 09, 2018 - Mar 19, 2018 | 5 | Concussion |
| 2017-18 |
ORL |
Jan 30, 2018 - Feb 21, 2018 | 9 | Hip Flexor |
| 2017-18 |
ORL |
Dec 17, 2017 - Dec 27, 2017 | 5 | Calf |
| 2017-18 |
ORL |
Dec 09, 2017 - Dec 14, 2017 | 2 | Concussion |
| 2017-18 |
ORL |
Oct 20, 2017 - Oct 23, 2017 | 2 | Ankle |
| 2016-17 |
ORL |
Feb 09, 2017 - Feb 12, 2017 | 2 | Foot |
| 2015-16 |
ORL |
Dec 08, 2015 - Dec 08, 2015 | 0 | Ankle |
-
Oct 21, 2024
Signed a 3 year $103.6 million veteran contract extension with Denver (DEN) - includes 2028-29 Player Option and 3% Trade Bonus
-
Oct 21, 2024
Exercised $22.8 million Player Option with Denver (DEN) for 2025-26 as part of veteran contract extension
-
Sep 27, 2021
Signed a 4 year $86.6 million contract extension with Denver (DEN) - includes 2025-26 Player Option
-
Mar 25, 2021
Traded to Denver (DEN) from Orlando (ORL) with Gary Clark for Gary Harris, RJ Hampton and 2025 1st round pick [top-5 protected, conveys to 2026 and 2027 with same protection]
-
Jul 06, 2018
Signed a 4 year $80 million contract with Orlando (ORL)
- Jun 25, 2018 Orlando (ORL) extended $7,260,330 Qualifying Offer; becomes a Restricted Free Agents
-
Oct 25, 2016
Orlando (ORL) exercised $5.5 million option for 2017-2018
-
Oct 25, 2015
Orlando (ORL) exercised $4.35 million option for 2016-2017
-
Jul 02, 2014
Signed a 2 year $8.16 million contract with Orlando (ORL)
-
Jul 02, 2014
Signed a 2 year $8.16 million contract with Orlando (ORL)
-
Jun 26, 2014
Drafted by Orlando (ORL): Round 1 (#4 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-TOR game | $2,000 | |
| May 06, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during MIN-DEN game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Mar 07, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during BOS-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 04, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during POR-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 11, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-ATL game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 20, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-DET game | $2,000 | |
| May 22, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-LAL game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Mar 14, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-TOR game | $3,000 | |
| Mar 03, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during MEM-DEN game | $3,000 | |
| Feb 26, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during LAC-DEN game | $3,000 | |
| Jan 17, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during POR-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 30, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during MIA-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 18, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 09, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-IND game | $2,000 | |
| Oct 26, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during LAL-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 27, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-GSW game (playoff) | $3,000 | |
| Apr 24, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during GSW-DEN game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Apr 21, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during GSW-DEN game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Mar 28, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-CHA game | $3,000 | |
| Feb 06, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during BKN-DEN game | $3,000 | |
| Jan 23, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during DET-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 15, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during LAL-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 21, 2021 |
|
for ejection (two technical fouls) from DEN-PHX game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 21, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-PHX game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 21, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-PHX game | $2,000 | |
| Oct 20, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-PHX game | $2,000 | |
| Jun 09, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-PHX game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Dec 31, 2020 |
|
for technical foul during PHI-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 29, 2020 |
|
for technical foul during ORL-SAS game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 26, 2020 |
|
for technical foul during LAC-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 18, 2019 |
|
for technical foul during ORL-DEN game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 01, 2019 |
|
for technical foul during MIL-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 05, 2019 |
|
for technical foul during ORL-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 28, 2018 |
|
for technical foul during TOR-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 08, 2018 |
|
for technical foul during ORL-TOR game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 18, 2017 |
|
for technical foul during UTH-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 10, 2016 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 26, 2016 |
|
for technical foul during CHI-ORL game | $2,000 | |
| Fines: 38 | $82,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Min/Gm | Pt/Gm | Reb/Gm | Ast/Gm | Stl/Gm | Blk/Gm | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | DEN | 17 | 16 | 28.7 | 13.7 | 5.8 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | .523 | .440 | .754 |
| 2023 | DEN | 73 | 73 | 31.5 | 13.9 | 6.5 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | .556 | .290 | .658 |
| 2022 | DEN | 68 | 68 | 30.2 | 16.3 | 6.6 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | .564 | .347 | .608 |
| 2021 | DEN | 75 | 75 | 31.7 | 15.0 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | .520 | .335 | .743 |
| 2020 | DEN | 50 | 50 | 27.7 | 12.4 | 5.7 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 0.7 | .463 | .335 | .651 |
| 2019 | ORL | 62 | 62 | 32.5 | 14.4 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | .437 | .308 | .674 |
| 2018 | ORL | 78 | 78 | 33.7 | 16.0 | 7.4 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | .449 | .349 | .731 |
| 2017 | ORL | 58 | 57 | 32.9 | 17.6 | 7.9 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | .434 | .336 | .698 |
| 2016 | ORL | 80 | 72 | 28.7 | 12.7 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | .455 | .288 | .719 |
| 2015 | ORL | 78 | 37 | 23.9 | 9.2 | 6.5 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | .472 | .298 | .668 |
| 2014 | ORL | 47 | 8 | 16.9 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 | .447 | .271 | .721 |
