DENVER (AP) — Shooting guard Christian Braun has agreed to a $125 million, five-year contract extension with the Denver Nuggets, his agent Bill Duffy confirmed to The Associated Press. The deal was first reported by ESPN.

The 24-year-old Braun is coming off a season in which he solidified his place in the Nuggets’ starting lineup, averaging 15.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Known for his high-energy defense and hustle, Braun fits seamlessly alongside Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon.

Braun is also sporting a new look this season, debuting a buzz cut hairstyle. Standing 6-foot-6, he was selected by Denver with the 21st overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft after a collegiate career at Kansas, where he won a national title.

During his rookie season, Braun played a key role in helping the Nuggets capture their first NBA championship. He scored a career-high 30 points last April against the Indiana Pacers. In last season’s playoff run, Braun averaged 12.6 points and 6.4 rebounds, although Denver’s journey ended in a seven-game second-round loss to the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

Looking ahead, the Nuggets remain among the favorites to compete for an NBA crown this season. The team has a fresh look following the trade of Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn in exchange for Cam Johnson, as well as a separate deal with Sacramento to acquire big man Jonas Valanciunas.

Denver also added veterans Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown, the latter of whom, alongside Braun, was a key contributor off the bench during the Nuggets’ 2023 title run.
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