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'It Means the World to Me' – Denver Nuggets Guard Has Heartwarming Reaction on Latest Contract Extension

The Denver Nuggets recently signed Christian Braun to a five-year, $125 million rookie extension, which keeps him under contract through the 2030-31 season.

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Christian Braun’s Reaction to 5-Year Extension Is Exactly What Fans Want To Hear

In the 2022 NBA Draft, the Denver Nuggets took a chance on Christian Braun with the 21st overall pick, as the young guard was coming off a National Championship with the Kansas Jayhawks.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

Nuggets coaches hilariously dominate local media in exhibition game

The Denver Nuggets are just days away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season with a road game against the Golden State Warriors. The Nuggets enter this season with legitimate championship expectations after retooling in the offseason around superstar Nikola Jokic.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 21

David Adelman Comments on Christian Braun’s New Nuggets Extension

In the final hours before the NBA's official extension deadline hit ahead of the new regular season, the Denver Nuggets were finally able to sign their fourth-year wing Christian Braun to a lucrative five-year, $125 million deal to keep him set in the Mile High for the next half decade.

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LeBron James comments on Denver Nuggets losing Russell Westbrook and their offseason additions

LA Lakers star LeBron James feels the Denver Nuggets are stronger this season than they were when they finished it. While Stephen A. Smith has written off the Denver Nuggets chances of winning the 2025-26 championship, many astute minds regard them as strong contenders.

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Christian Braun News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 21

Nuggets' Financial Situation After Christian Braun Extension: Good or Bad News?

On Monday, just hours before the deadline, the Denver Nuggets granted Christian Braun his rookie contract extension, as the two sides agreed on a generous five-year, $125 million deal to keep him with the franchise through the 2030-31 season.

Christian Braun News / NBA Analysis Network / October 21

Atlanta Hawks star should be furious after seeing Christian Braun’s new contract with Denver Nuggets

Two NBA stars signed major deals on the NBA’s contract extension deadline ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. The Denver Nuggets are all set for the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, and the organization rewarded a key player.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / October 21

Nuggets Cement Championship Core With Contract Extension

It seems like the Denver Nuggets have learned their lesson. When they won the championship title in 2023, they let several key players leave the team. This summer, the organization worked hard on signing quality role players and surrounding Nikola Jokic with more talent.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 20

Stephen A. Smith says Denver Nuggets title window has closed, names ‘sleeper’ pick to win NBA championship

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith has claimed the Denver Nuggets will not win the 2025-26 NBA Championship. The Denver Nuggets pushed eventual champions Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games in the Western Conference semifinals.

Christian Braun News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

Nuggets Decide On Title Window With Christian Braun Extension

DENVER — The Nuggets’ front office has ensured stability for its championship core. Guard Christian Braun has agreed to a five-year, $125 million rookie contract extension with the Nuggets, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 20

Nuggets Fail to Reach New Deal With Peyton Watson

It looks like the Denver Nuggets will decide not to sign Peyton Watson to a rookie-scale extension before the NBA deadline on Monday afternoon. According to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania, the Nuggets and Watson will not agree to a new contract extension, and will leave the fourth-year wing set to hit restricted free agency next summer.

Christian Braun News / Field Level Media / October 20

Reports: Nuggets sign Christian Braun to 5-year, $125 million extension

Renewing their commitment to pursuing another NBA title in 2025-26, the Denver Nuggets signed guard Christian Braun to a five-year, $125 million rookie contract extension, multiple outlets reported Monday.

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Nuggets make significant move with Christian Braun

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The Denver Nuggets have built a championship-caliber roster around three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, but they still have a very unique group. In today's NBA, most championship contenders are built around a "big three" or superstar duo of some kind, but the Nuggets are much different.

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Mike Malone Clarifies Stance on Nikola Jokic While Putting NBA Teams on Notice

Former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone had quite the roller-coaster season. He led his team to the playoffs, only to be dismissed just days before the regular season ended for a few losses in a row.

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'It’s at a High Level Right Now' – Denver Nuggets Coach Likens Aaron Gordon’s Shooting Growth to Hall of Fame Guard

Aaron Gordon has cemented himself as the Denver Nuggets’ starting power forward over the past few years because of his athleticism and elite finishing, but that’s not all there is to his game.

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Lakers accused of tarnishing Russell Westbrook's legacy

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Russell Westbrook's relentlessness won't let him quit the NBA

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