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Michael Porter Jr. cites Christian Braun choice in Nuggets playoff struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:26 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Michael Porter Jr. cites Christian Braun choice in Nuggets playoff struggles

Summary

Former Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. suggests a coaching decision involving teammate Christian Braun contributed to the team's playoff challenges. After winning the 2023 NBA championship, the Nuggets had a strong 2023-24 season but were eliminated in the second round by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Porter Jr. believes Braun, who was moved to a starting role, may not have fit the dynamic of the team as effectively as when he served as a bench player. The Nuggets now face a daunting 2026-27 season amid significant roster changes, including trades that have impacted their core players.

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By the Numbers

•Porter Jr. claims Braun's starting role altered team dynamics.
•Nuggets were eliminated by the Timberwolves in the 2023-24 playoffs.
•The team won the NBA championship in 2023.
•Braun played a key role off the bench during the championship run.
•Nuggets face roster changes as they prepare for the 2026-27 season.

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9:26 AMYahoo Sports — Former Nuggets Points to Ex Teammate Christian Braun Getting the First 5 Nod as Start of Team’s Downfall

What they're saying

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Christian Braun is just a role player for the Denver Nuggets, but according to his former teammate, a coaching decision centered around him may have been one of the reasons the Nuggets have struggled to go further in the playoffs. The Nuggets won the NBA championship in 2023 after ending the Miami Heat’s miraculous playoff [...]
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