Caldwell-Pope signs two-year $30 million extension with Nuggets

New shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope signed a two-year $30 million extension with the Nuggets on Wednesday

The deal includes a player option for the second year, sources said.

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Caldwell-Pope had one year remaining on his current contract worth $14 million.

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The extension could carry Caldwell-Pope through the 2024-25 season in Denver.

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The Nuggets traded for Caldwell-Pope, 29, two weeks ago,

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sending starters Monte Morris and Will Barton to Washington in exchange for the two-way shooting guard and reserve guard Ish Smith.

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The Post reported at the time of the trade that there was interest in reaching an extension

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with Caldwell-Pope given that they viewed him as a key defensive piece to bolster the roster.

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The Nuggets had interest in acquiring Caldwell-Pope dating back, at least, to this year’s trade deadline.

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