Kenneth Faried, Nuggets Rework Deal

Oct 6, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jordan Hill (27) boxes Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) out during the first half at Valley View Casino Center. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Just the other day the Denver Nuggets had reached an agreement with star forward Kenneth Faried to keep him in Denver. The deal was originally worth $60 million for 5 years. There was an issue with the contract the NBA pointed out however. Apparently, players that are signing 5 year deals after their rookie contracts can only do is if it is for the max.

Thankfully, the Nuggets and Faried were able to work quickly to rework his contract and keep him here. The new contract that has been agreed upon is a 4 year deal that is worth $52 million. It is great news that the Nuggets were able to sign Faried because he was to going to be a hot commodity this upcoming summer.

Faried did more than show off his talents to the entire NBA this summer. He made teams salivate over the fact that he was going to be available at the end of this season. However, the Nuggets were able to do their job and lock him up. Faried averaged 13 points and 8 rebounds per game last year, but it is completely expected to see those numbers rise.