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Denver Nuggets News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 21

Former Kansas Star Christian Braun Set For Major NBA Payday

Christian Braun has made a name for himself since being drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2022. Although his stats didn't stand out in his rookie year, he still made history.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / May 19

Nuggets Rising Star Deserving of Offseason Extension

Consider calling it a breakout season for Denver Nuggets star Christian Braun, who is in line for an extension this offseason. The three-year shooting guard not only put together an excellent regular season but also showed up repeatedly for the Nuggets throughout the postseason.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 19

NBA Insider Predicts Key Nuggets Starter to Receive $30 Million Yearly

Christian Braun was pivotal in the Nuggets' run to the Conference Semifinals this year and was also key in getting them to the fourth seed in the Western Conference in the regular season.

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NBA News / The Predictors / May 19

Thunder blow out Nuggets 125-93, advance to WCF

A pivotal Game 7 for the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder came down to nothing close to a nailbiter as the Thunder blew out the Nuggets 125-93 in Oklahoma City Sunday night.

Denver Nuggets News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 18

Denver Nuggets Need a Huge Performance From Former Kansas Star in Game 7

Perhaps the most exciting Kansas Jayhawks alum to watch in the NBA is Christian Braun, a high-energy, gritty guard on the Denver Nuggets. With a crucial do-or-die meeting against the Oklahoma City Thunder looming, the Nuggets need "CB" to have a near-perfect game.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / May 16

Nuggets trio achieve feat not reached in 57 years

With their season on the line, Denver rallied as a team and ensured they didn't let Nikola Jokic down for a third consecutive game in Thursday's Game 6 win.

Jamal Murray shakes off illness as Nuggets force Game 7 vs. Thunder

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Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / May 16

Christian Braun makes Nuggets franchise history in Game 6 win

In the biggest game of his young career, Braun delivered.

Nuggets star dealing with major injury concern ahead of decisive Game 7

Jamal Murray shakes off illness as Nuggets force Game 7 vs. Thunder

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Beloved Former Kansas Star Erupts for Playoff Career High in Win

While three former Kansas Jayhawks are technically on NBA playoff rosters right now — Johnny Furphy and Kevin McCullar are riding the bench for their respective Eastern Conference squads — Christian Braun is the only big-time contributor left representing KU in the postseason.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 16

Jamal Murray shakes off illness as Nuggets force Game 7 vs. Thunder

The Jokic-Murray combination has won a lot of big playoff games over the years. Thursday's game was one of the biggest.

OKC's risky Shai Gilgeous-Alexander move backfires in Game 6 loss

Nuggets star dealing with major injury concern ahead of decisive Game 7

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Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11

Nuggets’ Christian Braun identifies what put Thunder ‘over the top’ in Game 4

Christian Braun and the Denver Nuggets weren’t able to handle the depth of the Oklahoma City Thunder in their 92-87 loss in Game 4 of the West Semis of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Sunday.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 8

Denver Nuggets Predicted to Offer $94 Million Contract to Key Starter

Speculation is starting to grow surrounding the NBA's first-round picks from 2022, as they are set to hit free agency next year, barring an extension. First-round picks from that class have from July 1 to the day before the start of the 2025-26 season to sign an extension.

NBA News / Sportscasting / May 7

3 Key Adjustments The Thunder Can Make In Game 2

A miraculous Denver Nuggets comeback, fueled by late-game shenanigans and a clutch Aaron Gordon triple, kicked the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder into a 1-0 hole in the Western Conference Semifinals.

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Denver Nuggets News / NBA Analysis Network / May 6

Christian Braun reveals what Nikola Jokic is telling the Denver Nuggets in timeouts, ‘a lot of people don’t realize…’

Nikola Jokic is having an even bigger impact on the Denver Nuggets than usual in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The Nuggets fired head coach Michael Malone shortly before the postseason, with assistant David Adelman replacing him.

Denver Nuggets News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 3

Former Kansas Star Stars in Denver Nuggets’ Game 7 Win Over Clippers

It was a bad Game 7. Those might be two of the biggest words in sports, but not when the game was as anti-climactic las the Denver Nuggets’ 120-101 blasting of the Los Angeles Clippers was.

Denver Nuggets News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / May 3

Christian Braun Part of a Great NBA Trivia Question

Who won a college basketball national championship, and then won an NBA Championship the following season? Kareem Abdul-Jabbar came close, and so did James Worthy, among others, but just five players in the history of basketball won the NCAA title and got The Ring the next year.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 22

Watch: Clippers' Powell, Nuggets' Murray get into it

Watch: Clippers' Norman Powell, Nuggets' Jamal Murray get into it

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers are locked in a tough first-round series. In the third quarter of Game 2, that tension turned into a physical confrontation.

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Denver Nuggets News / Bleacher Report / April 10

Watch: MPJ was not aware of Nuggets team dinner hosted by Christian Braun (via @DenverNuggets)

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / April 2

Nuggets back Westbrook after costly late-game sequence

Coach, teammates back Russell Westbrook after disastrous late-game sequence

Russell Westbrook didn’t speak to reporters on Tuesday after he had a major hand in a disastrous late-game sequence that cost the Nuggets a double-overtime win over the rival Timberwolves. His teammates and coach had plenty to say on the matter, however.

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Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / March 15

Christian Braun Is Having An All-Time Shooting Season

With Kentavious Caldwell-Pope heading to the Orlando Magic in the offseason, the Denver Nuggets were losing their starting shooting guard from the previous two seasons, including their championship team.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Grading 2024-25 Season for Nuggets' Christian Braun at NBA All-Star Break

After a slow start to the season, the Denver Nuggets have turned things around and look as though they are once again going to be a title contender this season.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Christian Braun is Providing the Nuggets with Consistent Production

Christian Braun has provided a spark for the Denver Nuggets, as his production is the best of his career. He slid into the starting lineup after the Nuggets let Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leave in free agency.

Denver Nuggets News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / January 21

Former Kansas Star Christian Braun Delivers Electric Performance in Nuggets’ Victory

Former Kansas Jayhawk Christian Braun recorded a 20-point double-double in the Denver Nuggets’ 119-105 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday. Braun tallied 20 points and 11 rebounds in 36 minutes as Denver improved to 26-16 overall following the road victory in Orlando.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / November 24

Christian Braun is an Early Candidate for Most Improved Player

Christian Braun has started the season showing clear improvement both offensively and defensively. He fits like a glove with the rest of the Denver Nuggets starting lineup.

Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27