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Christian Braun addresses challenging season with Denver Nuggets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 5:01 AM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Christian Braun addresses challenging season with Denver Nuggets

Summary

Christian Braun, a guard for the Denver Nuggets, has openly discussed a difficult year following a first-round playoff exit against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite struggling in the 2025-2026 season and averaging 12.0 points per game with a significant drop in shooting efficiency, Braun expressed motivation to improve and recover heading into the summer. The Nuggets are reportedly open to trade discussions regarding players other than Nikola Jokic, positioning Braun as a potential trade candidate. Next season, Braun is set to earn $21.5 million, making a rebound critical for his career trajectory.

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•Braun averaged 12.0 points and 4.8 rebounds in 2025-2026.
•His shooting dropped to 30.1% from three-point range.
•Nuggets lost in the first round of playoffs to the Timberwolves.
•Braun has expressed a strong desire to improve next season.
•Denver remains open to trading Braun and other players.

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5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Denver Nuggets $125 Million Trade Candidate Gets Honest On Rough Year

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With the Denver Nuggets being open to talking shop regarding any player outside of Nikola Jokic this NBA offseason, that left Christian Braun as a logical trade candidate. The veteran guard is coming off a down year after signing a notable extension in 2025. With Braun struggling in 2025-2026 and the Nuggets exiting the playoffs […] The post Denver Nuggets $125 Million Trade Candidate Gets Honest On Rough Year appeared first on HEAVY.
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