The Nuggets have a big decision coming up as Christian Braun is set to become eligible to sign a rookie extension, but in reality, this isn’t much of a decision at all: keeping Braun in Denver long-term is essential. The 24-year-old former first-round pick has become too vital to everything the Nuggets do, so whatever the cost, this should be a no-brainer for the Nuggets.
Braun played a role for the Nuggets as a rookie, helping the team win the 2023 title. He followed it up with a solid season as a sixth man, then jumped into the starting lineup last season and took one of the biggest leaps of any player in the league, finishing third in Most Improved Player of the Year voting.