Jokic and Murray

As the NBA season approaches, Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has expressed his desire to remain with the team for the long term, hoping to finalize a contract extension. The Nuggets are aiming to reclaim their championship title after a disappointing playoff exit last season, where they tied their franchise record for wins but lost in the second round. With key players like Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray leading the roster, the team has made changes, bringing in Russell Westbrook and Dario Saric while parting ways with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Reggie Jackson. Nuggets coach Michael Malone emphasized the need for the team to push past last season's failures and remain motivated. General Manager Calvin Booth noted that the team is halfway through Jokic's estimated ten-year contention window, highlighting the urgency to win another title soon. Gordon, who averaged 13.9 points and 6.5 rebounds last season, has switched to jersey number 32 to honor his brother and is eager to continue contributing to the Nuggets' success.