LOS ANGELES – There was increased opportunity for Aaron Gordon in Game 3, and Denver’s glue guy took advantage in the Nuggets’ 112-105 win over the Lakers on Thursday at ...

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, left, pulls in a rebound as Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 28, 2025, in Denver.

Aaron Gordon said contract negotiations with the Nuggets were "just about finding a win-win," which happened Monday with his four-year, $133 million extension in Denver.

Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound away from Deandre Ayton (22) of the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 128-125 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday ...

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon dunks during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks on Thursday, March 18, 2021, in New York.

Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets takes a moment after fouling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, Oct. 24 ...

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Aaron Gordon has to fall into that latter group. He is extension eligible right now with a player option for the 2025-26 season — if Denver doesn’t extend him Gordon can be a free agent next summer.

Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets brings the ball up court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.

Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates making a three pointer over Tyrese Maxey (0) of the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon looks to pass the ball during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic on Sunday, April 4, 2021, in Denver.

If you move in Denver's offense, Jokic will reward you. So it will be fascinating to see how quickly Gordon buys into that, because there aren't going to be ample isolation situations waiting for him.