Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (5) dribbles the ball up court during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Ball Arena. (Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)
The Denver Nuggets have re-signed Will Barton to a two-year, $32 million deal. It comes after the wing declined his player option worth $14.7 million, entering unrestricted free agency.
Yahoo Sources: Free agent guard Will Barton to re-sign with the Denver Nuggets on a two-year, $32 million deal. https://t.co/RFOn5itdsD
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) August 2, 2021
Even after hiring a new agency and declining his option with the Nuggets, there was strong momentum between the two parties in finding a new deal.