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The Denver Nuggets made a statement about Christian Braun's future with the franchise heading into the 2025-26 season by handing him a massive five-year contract extension worth $125 million.

Denver Nuggets News / Hardwood Heroics / October 22

'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.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 21

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22

Ranking the 2025 NBA rookie extensions

All NBA rookie extensions for players drafted in 2022 had to be completed by the Monday before the start of the 2025-26 season. Five more got done in the final days, plus another two for draftees from 2020 and 2023. Here's our ranking of the best of the rookie extensions signed this offseason.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

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.

Denver Nuggets 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.

NBA 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 / 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.

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Denver Nuggets 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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 20

West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nuggets, Christian Braun, Lakers

A dynasty might be forming in Oklahoma City, ESPN wrote in its NBA season preview. After becoming the second-youngest championship team in league history, the Thunder locked in their core, signing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren to long-term extensions.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / October 20

Nuggets make significant move with Christian Braun

After being an important member of the team’s bench unit during his first two years in Denver, Braun moved into the starting lineup last season following the departure of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 20

NBA Notes: Nuggets, Christian Braun, Bucks, Hawks, Dyson Daniels

There’s growing optimism in Denver that Christian Braun will be sticking around for the long haul. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Nuggets and Braun’s agent, Bill Duffy (WME Sports), are making progress on a five-year rookie scale extension expected to land between $115 and $125 million.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 19

Nuggets, Christian Braun Trending Toward No Extension

The Denver Nuggets don't seem to be trending in the right direction to get a deal done with fourth-year wing Christian Braun before next week's rookie-scale extension deadline.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 14

Cam Johnson says why Christian Braun has ‘surprised’ him even more than Nikola Jokic in Nuggets preseason

Cam Johnson saw something from Christian Braun that had him far more shook than watching Nikola Jokic play. One of the Denver Nuggets’ best moves this offseason was trading Michael Porter Jr.

Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11

Nikola Jokic supports teammate Christian Braun with great shirt

In the high-stakes world of NBA camaraderie, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic recently turned heads –and elicited chuckles — by donning a custom T-shirt emblazoned with “What can Braun do for you?” during a press conference.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 10

NBA Rumors: Jazz, Kevin Love, Nuggets, Christian Braun, Suns

Veteran power forward Kevin Love could be on the move again — or at least, that’s what rival teams are starting to wonder. Love logged 20 minutes in Utah’s preseason opener, and according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, that may not have been accidental.

Denver Nuggets News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Christian Braun Sends Strong Message to Nuggets Front Office as Nikola Jokic’s $293M Decision Leaves Future Uncertain

How often do you see loyalty being rewarded in this age? Rare, but few value the emotions they build, and Serbia’s Nikola Jokic is one of them. “My plan is to be a Nugget forever.” These were the words of Jokic during Denver’s media day.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 3

NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Nuggets, Christian Braun, G League

Michael Porter Jr. made headlines recently when he suggested he’s taking his career one year at a time because of his injury history. “Because of the injuries and stuff, I don’t know how much longer I really want to play,” he initially said.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / May 16