The Denver Nuggets just fought their way to financial flexibility in the 2025 offseason after offloading Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets, along with draft compensation, to get Cameron Johnson in return. Those cost-cutting moves were not build to last.
Shams Charania reported, "Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun has agreed to a five-year, $125 million rookie contract extension with the franchise, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN on Monday."
Denver will now return to a top-heavy approach after the deal with Braun. The Nuggets will suddenly have heaps of money tied up in their starting lineup starting in the 2026-27.