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Christian Braun, Nuggets Agree to Five-Year, $125 Million Extension

Denver signals a cap-disciplined plan to keep a homegrown starter in its core under looming second‑apron limits.

Oct 12, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Christian Braun (0) looks to pass the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the third quarter at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
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VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 6: Christian Braun #0 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball in a preseason NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Rogers Arena on October 6, 2025 in Vancouver, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Agent Bill Duffy confirmed the five-year, $125 million rookie-scale agreement, and multiple reports noted there are no team or player options.
  • The deal keeps Braun under contract through the 2030–31 season after he established himself as a full-time starter last year.
  • He averaged 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 58% shooting with 39.7% from three across 79 games in 2024–25.
  • ESPN Research reported he led the NBA in total fast-break points, highlighting his transition fit alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
  • Reporting indicates Denver prioritized Braun’s extension due to second-apron concerns, complicating near-term extension prospects for Peyton Watson.