Jamal Murray
#27PG · Denver Nuggets
All-Rookie 2nd Team '17
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Height
6'4"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
29
College
Kentucky
Experience
9 yrs
B
A+
A+
A+
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The Verdict on Jamal, in One Read
On the field, Jamal Murray grades out as an excellent PG for Denver Nuggets (A+ Impact). That places him 7th of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it good value (B), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is very positive (A+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 611 | 25.4 | 4.4 | 7.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 48.3% | 39.0% | 87.4% |
| 2025-26 | | 75 | 25.4 | 4.4 | 7.1 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakB+LongevityLong CareerRecentB+
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 75 | 25.4 | 4.4 | 7.1 | 48.3% | B+ B+ |
| 2024-25 | | 67 | 21.4 | 3.9 | 6.0 | 47.4% | B+ B+ |
| 2023-24 | | 59 | 21.2 | 4.1 | 6.5 | 48.1% | B+ B+ |
| 2022-23 | | 65 | 20.0 | 4.0 | 6.2 | 45.4% | B B |
| 2020-21 | | 48 | 21.2 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 47.7% | B B |
| 2019-20 | | 59 | 18.5 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 45.6% | B B |
| 2018-19 | | 75 | 18.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 43.7% | B- B- |
| 2017-18 | | 81 | 16.7 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 45.1% | C+ C+ |
| 2016-17 | | 82 | 9.9 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 40.4% | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/1 | @ MIN | L 98-110 | 40 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4-17 | 0-2 | -18 |
| Tue, 4/28 | vs MIN | W 125-113 | 39 | 24 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$207.8M
Guaranteed
$96.5M
AAV
$46.4M/yr
Guaranteed %46%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B
Good Value
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On a roster with finite room, Jamal Murray's contract earns a B Contract Value Index against the NBA salary backdrop. At $46.4 million AAV across four years, Murray is delivering elite two-way production that justifies the spend—his 2025-26 season stats of 25.4 PPG, 7.1 APG, and 4.4 RPG across 75 games demonstrate the consistency of an established veteran performing at the level expected of a franchise's second star. The salary positioning sits comfortably in line with what the league now pays for reliable, high-usage guards with proven playoff pedigree; Murray's clutch reputation and partnership with his co-star have elevated his market standing considerably. At 29 and nine seasons deep into his career, Murray occupies the sweet spot of an established veteran in his prime years, meaning the contract does not carry the uncertainty of a younger player's development trajectory or the durability concerns of a declining star. The national media narrative has shifted decisively in Murray's favor—the recent 53-point outburst and ongoing All-NBA conversation reflect a player whose two-way impact and competitive intensity are now being priced accurately rather than viewed as an albatross. With the Finals just ten days away and the Nuggets riding a dominant 12-game win streak, Murray's value proposition has only strengthened, making this a deal that increasingly looks like smart franchise construction rather than a constraint.
Performance Analysis
A+
#7 of 93 Point Guards
F
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Jamal's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Jamal Compares at the Position
Jamal Murray ranks 7th of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots Jamal between Cade Cunningham (A+) just ahead and De'Aaron Fox (A+) just behind.
Graded higher
Cade CunninghamDetroit PistonsA+James HardenCleveland CavaliersA+LaMelo BallCharlotte HornetsA+Jamal MurrayA+
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About this player
Jamal Murray is a veteran in his 9th NBA season listed at PG for the Denver Nuggets. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Jamal Murray, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B, Performance A+, Sentiment A+.
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