Nuggets re-sign Monte Morris to 3-year, $27M deal | Inquirer Sports

Nuggets re-sign Monte Morris to 3-year, $27M deal

/ 05:54 PM December 08, 2020

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The Denver Nuggets have re-signed guard Monte Morris to a three-year, $27 million contract extension, according to a report from ESPN on Monday night.

The signing marks the latest milestone in an impressive young career for Morris, who entered the league as the Nuggets’ second-round pick (No. 51 overall) out of Iowa State in 2017. He has gone on to average 9.6 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists during his first three seasons.

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Morris already has appeared in 33 playoff games with four starts. He is averaging 7.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists in the postseason.

The 25-year-old Morris could have become an unrestricted free agent next summer.

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