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Denver Nuggets are stuck under the salary cap’s second apron after signing Lonnie Walker and matching Spencer Jones’ offer, forcing them into a high-stakes decision. Christian Braun’s massive five-year, $125M extension—starting at $21M and climbing to $28M—is now their biggest headache, especially since breakout rookie Peyton Watson may deserve more than Braun. Trading Watson or sacrificing Braun for minimal return seems inevitable. Atlanta Hawks, with Jalen Johnson’s $30M contract, could be the only team willing to help: they might trade CJ McCollum’s one-year, $21M deal to Denver, letting Denver flip McCollum elsewhere. In return, Denver could shed Braun for almost nothing—and maybe keep Watson. The Hawks, building a top-tier defense, see Braun as a valuable perimeter defender whose elite isolation defense metrics could elevate their unit. It’s a risky move for Denver, but potentially worth it to preserve Watson’s future.

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