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Nuggets Lock In Christian Braun on Five-Year, $125 Million Extension

The no-option deal secures Denver’s homegrown starter as a long-term pillar around Nikola Jokic.

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

  • Braun agreed to a five-year, $125 million rookie extension on deadline day, his agent Bill Duffy confirmed to ESPN and the AP.
  • There are no team or player options in the contract, according to reporting citing The Athletic’s Tony Jones.
  • The extension begins next season, keeping Braun aligned with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon through at least 2027-28.
  • Braun’s breakout as a full-time starter featured 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 39.7% from three in 79 games, plus an NBA-leading total in fast-break points per ESPN Research.
  • Talks had focused on a $115–$125 million range with late momentum toward a deal, locking in a rising starter while shaping Denver’s long-term tax and roster planning.