Christian Braun Signs Million-Dollar Extension with the Nuggets
Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun has agreed to a five-year, $125 million contract extension with the franchise, according to his agent, Bill Duffy of WME Basketball.
Braun, selected at number 21 in the 2022 NBA draft, has proven to be a success in the team’s development. Nuggets executives Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace prioritized negotiating a new long-term deal to secure Braun as a fundamental part of the franchise’s future.
The team announced the signing of Braun’s new contract, but did not disclose the terms.
Braun became a full-time starter and averaged 15.4 points last season, a significant increase from 7.3 points in 2023-24. He also recorded 5.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 39.7% three-point shooting per game in 79 games (77 as a starter). He was one of five players who averaged at least 15 points and five rebounds, with 58% field goal shooting, and the only one who wasn’t a center on that list.
Braun’s growth at the shooting guard position is crucial to support perennial MVP candidate Nikola Jokic, standout point guard Jamal Murray, important forward Aaron Gordon, and newcomer Cameron Johnson. Specifically in transition, Braun brings offense to the Nuggets, leading the NBA in total fast break points last season. He became the first player with at least 400 fast break points in a season since Buddy Hield in 2018-19.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets are not expected to reach a rookie contract extension agreement with Peyton Watson before Monday’s deadline, according to sources.
