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
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Jamal Murray earns a B Contract Value Index (CVI) — a fair but not exceptional valuation that reflects a productive veteran guard at peak earning years without the supermax premium demanded by the league's true tier-one playmakers. His 2025-26 season opening with 25.4 PPG, 7.1 APG across 75 games, paired with an A+ performance grade, confirms he's delivering high-level two-way production on both ends, a standard you'd expect from a $46.4M annual commitment at age 29. At $46.4M AAV, Murray occupies the upper-middle tier of point guard compensation — justified by his established veteran status (nine seasons played) and consistent scoring punch, yet not quite commanding the elite-tier dollars reserved for franchise anchors. The B grade reflects a pragmatic reality: while Murray is undeniably a productive, clutch performer built for playoff moments, the four-year structure locks Denver into significant salary commitments during his age 29-32 corridor, a period where guard production can degrade faster than frontcourt counterparts. Media narrative currently frames his salary as reasonable and well-earned given his two-way impact and leadership role, with no indication of cap burden or trade concerns — the contract appears to sit comfortably within Denver's competitive posture heading into the regular season in 82 days. The CVI landing here reflects neither a bargain nor an overpay, but rather a market-rate deal for a talented, experienced second star who remains valuable without being irreplaceable.
Performance Analysis
A+
#7 of 93 Point Guards
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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