Tag: Christian Braun
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Why selflessness is key to Denver Nuggets’ success — amid new strategies from David Adelman | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider More depth provides more possibilities for David Adelman to ponder on a game-to-game basis, but that luxury comes with complications, too. NBA teams don’t practice as frequently as they used to. Adelman has talked about varying…
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No. 0 to 32 — get to know the Nuggets’ 2025-26 roster | 2025-26 Nuggets Preview
The moves that made up the Nuggets’ roster shakeup this offseason ranged from borderline shocking — the Cam Johnson-for-Michael Porter Jr. trade — to wildly unsurprising, Bruce Brown’s decision to return to Denver. Denver starts the season Wednesday with one open roster spot. Here’s how David Adelman’s 14 players on standard contracts and three two-way…
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Nuggets, Christian Braun agree to $125M contract extension
It took until the final hours, but Christian Braun and the Nuggets agreed to a big contract extension Monday. Braun and the franchise that selected the wing with the 21st pick of the 2022 draft agreed to a five-year extension worth $125 million. There reportedly are no team or player options as part of the…
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Denver Nuggets win meaningful minutes, drop preseason finale vs. Thunder | Vinny’s take
The end of preseason came early for four of the Nuggets’ starters. Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic made the trip to Oklahoma City but watched the Nuggets’ 94-91 loss Friday from the Paycom Center sidelines. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s preseason finale: 1. Nuggets coach David Adelman said health was…
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Jamal Murray’s 30-point performance leads Denver Nuggets to 3-1 start to preseason | Vinny’s take
It’s just the preseason, but the Nuggets have their first win streak of the season. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s third consecutive win, a 124-117 victory over the Bulls on Tuesday at Ball Arena. 1. Jamal Murray continued to look ready to change the narrative surrounding his slow starts to seasons. Murray scored 10…
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Denver Nuggets play starters for three quarters, improve to 2-1 in preseason | Vinny’s take
The Nuggets’ ramp-up process continued Sunday in Los Angeles. Denver’s starters played regular minutes through three quarters and watched the reserves increase the lead in the Nuggets’ improved to 2-1 in the preseason. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 102-94 win over the Clippers at Intuit Dome. 1. That was another step toward Denver’s dress…
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Denver Nuggets’ momentum stalls in loss to Timberwolves in preseason opener | Vinny’s take
The vibes were high to start the Nuggets’ stay in San Diego, but things didn’t end that way. Denver started its five-game preseason slate with a 126-116 loss to a shorthanded Timberwolves squad. Here are three takeaways from the Nuggets’ first preseason game: 1. There was a lot of excitement surrounding the Nuggets’ new-look starting…
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5 Denver Nuggets lineups to look for this season | NBA Insider
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Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider The offseason additions should give the Nuggets more rotational flexibility Here are five lineups to look for this season: 1. The starters Denver’s starting five has been one of the NBA’s best units the last few…
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What contract extensions for Christian Braun, Peyton Watson could mean for Denver Nuggets | NBA Insider
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Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider After Nikola Jokic decided against signing a contract extension last week, it became Christian Braun and Peyton Watson’s turn at the negotiating table. The two wings became eligible for extensions on their rookie contracts over the…
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Kansas City’s Tamar Bates brings passion for Chiefs, winning basketball to Denver Nuggets | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider Denver fans don’t like Tamar Bates’s favorite football team, but his game might quickly win them over. “I’ve been with the Chiefs since Matt Cassel, you know what I’m saying?” Bates unabashedly revealed after his first…