Denver Nuggets Sign Zeke Nnaji to 4-Year, $32 Million Contract Extension

Deal includes player option for the fourth year, expected to play a more prominent role in defending champions' lineup this season.

Denver Nuggets forward/center Zeke Nnaji has agreed on a four-year, $32 million contract extension with a player option for the fourth year, according to his agent Adam Pensack.
The extension comes after Nnaji's performance in the 2020 NBA draft class where he demonstrated his potential.
Nnaji, who was the 20th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, is expected to play a more prominent role for the Nuggets this season following his rookie season where he averaged 5.2 points and 2.6 rebounds in 13.7 minutes per game.
In his five preseason appearances, Nnaji boosted his statistics, averaging 9.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game, showing hints of his continued development and potential.
This contract extension reaffirms the Nuggets' commitment to developing their center rotation, as they seek to defend their championship title in the upcoming season.