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Birdman re-signing with a new 5-year deal
Denver Stiffs —
... As I expected, with today being first day for free agents to sign their contracts, the Denver Post's Benjamin Hochman reports that Chris Andersen will officially be back with the Nuggets.
Chris Andersen and the Nuggets have agreed on a five-year contract that could earn Andersen up to $26 million, the player's manager, Mark Bryant, said Tuesday night. This locks in one of Denver's most popular athletes for the next half-decade.
"We're ecstatic to stay in the community," Bryant said. ...
Andersen will re-sign with Nuggets
NBA - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports —
... million, which was announced Tuesday. Andersen can officially sign Wednesday. He was on vacation Tuesday, his 31st birthday, according to the Post. Andersen, an unrestricted free agent, had inquiries from numerous NBA teams but had said all along he wanted to return to the Nuggets. Last season, Andersen ranked second in the NBA with an average of 2.5 blocked shots and was the Nuggets' top post player off the bench. He averaged 6.4 points and a career-high 6.2 rebounds. Source: Denver Post ...
Nuggets Give The Birdman An Extension
Hooped Up —
... the player’s manager, Mark Bryant, said Tuesday night. This locks in one of Denver’s most popular athletes for the next half-decade.
“We’re ecstatic to stay in the community,” Bryant said.
Andersen will make $3.7 million next season in his backloaded and incentive-based contract, which will help the Nuggets financially. They entered this free-agency period over the NBA luxury tax line of $69.92 million, which was announced Tuesday.
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