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September 29, 2025

Christian Braun Has Bold Take on Nuggets’ NBA Title Hopes

Jared Koch

Sports Illustrated

Christian Braun Has Bold Take on Nuggets’ NBA Title Hopes

Denver enters 2025-26 with Jokic, Murray and Gordon as its core while reshaping the roster around shooting and depth. Cameron Johnson slots in on the wing, Porter Jr. exits the wing rotation, and veterans Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas deepen the rotation. Christian Braun projects into a pivotal, no-excuses year as the team aims for another deep playoff run with a more balanced lineup and improved defense.

With Porter Jr. out and Cameron Johnson in, how should fantasy managers price the Nuggets' wings in drafts?Which rotation pieces will likely see the biggest leap in usage and fantasy value this season?What rotation shifts could affect Jokic's usage and fantasy value this season?How does Braun's development and contract year impact his minutes and fantasy ceiling?

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