ESPN salary expert Bobby Marks expects Braun’s contract extension to exceed 30 million per season

has played 79 games for the Nuggets, averaging 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.6 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 58%, three-pointers, 39.7% and 82.7% free throws.

played 14 games for the Nuggets in the playoffs, averaging 12.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.4 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 45.3%, 29.6% of three-pointers and 71% of free throws.

After the end of this season, Braun has played for the Nuggets for three consecutive years and has full bird rights. His contract renewal with the Nuggets can last up to 5 years.