DENVER
By PAT GRAHAMAP Sports Writer
Christian Braun has agreed to a $125 million, five-year contract extension with the Denver Nuggets. His agent confirmed the deal on Monday. The 24-year-old moved into the starting lineup last season and averaged 15.4 points. Known for his high-energy defense and hustle, he fits seamlessly alongside stars like Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Braun was the 21st pick in 2022 and helped the Nuggets to their first NBA championship during his rookie season. The Nuggets are among the favorites this season, having made several roster changes, including trading Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson.
DENVER (AP) — Shooting guard Christian Braun agreed to a $125 million, five-year contract extension with the Denver Nuggets on Monday.
His agent, Bill Duffy, confirmed the deal to The Associated Press. It was first reported by ESPN.
The 24-year-old Braun is coming off a season with the Nuggets in which he moved into the starting lineup. He averaged 15.4 points and 5.2 rebounds.
Known for his high-energy defense and hustle, Braun fits seamlessly alongside Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon. Braun's sporting a new hairstyle this season, too, with his buzz cut.
The 6-foot-6 Braun was taken by Denver with the 21st pick in 2022 after finishing his career at Kansas with a national title. He then helped the Nuggets to their first NBA championship during his rookie season.
Braun scored a career-high 30 points last April against the Indiana Pacers. He averaged 12.6 points and 6.4 rebounds in a playoff run last season that ended with a second-round loss to the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games.
The Nuggets are among the favorites to win an NBA crown this season. They have a new look after trading Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson and swinging another deal with Sacramento for big man Jonas Valanciunas. Denver also added Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown, who along with Braun was a key piece off the bench when the Nuggets won in 2023.
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