Christian Braun signs $125 million contract extension with Denver Nuggets

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The Denver Nuggets signed guard Christian Braun to a five-year, $125 million extension on Monday ahead of their season opener against the Golden State Warriors on October 23rd.

Braun is coming off a career-year for the Nuggets and has established himself as an every day starter. 

He signed the new deal ahead of the October 21st deadline. 

The 24-year-old set career-highs across the board last season, avaergaing 15.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.1 steals per game along with a 82.7% free throw percentage and 39.7% three-point percentage. 

Denver selected Braun with the 21st overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. He was a rookie when the franchise won their first championship in 2023.