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Nuggets Brauns Future Uncertain Amid NBA Expansion Talks

The NBA is considering expansion, potentially adding two new teams in the 2028-29 season. This could lead to an expansion draft, where each current team must protect just eight players under contract. For the Denver Nuggets, only Jamal Murray and Christian Braun are currently locked in. Aaron Gordon holds a player option worth $39 million, which hes likely to pick up.

Teams can decide which eight players to protect, allowing them to offload big salaries or players disrupting team chemistry without league interference. Nuggets fans have been worried about Brauns contract, which jumps to $26 million next year and $28 million the year after. Despite struggling early this season, Braun has recently turned things around, averaging 18 points on 59% shooting in his last five games.

However, with so few contracts on the books, the expansion could provide the Nuggets a chance to reset if they decide Braun isnt a good fit. Keep an eye on how the Nuggets position themselves as expansion talks progress.

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