Christian Braun plays for the Denver Nuggets and earns $21,551,726 in the 2026 NBA season. Their current contract spans 9 years with an average annual value of $25,000,000. Christian Braun ranks #85 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$21,551,726
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$138,769,157
9 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$28,448,274
2030 · Denver Nuggets
Contract Value
$125,000,000
5-yr · $25,000,000/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#85
of 392 players
% of Team Payroll
9.8%
$221,016,591 total
vs. League Average
+59%
avg $13,512,407
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | Denver Nuggets | $28,448,274 | Signed |
| 2029 | Denver Nuggets | $26,724,137 | Signed |
| 2028 | Denver Nuggets | $25,000,000 | Signed |
| 2027 | Denver Nuggets | $23,275,863 | Signed |
| 2026current | Denver Nuggets | $21,551,726 | Signed |
| 2025 | Denver Nuggets | $4,921,797 | Signed |
| 2024 | Denver Nuggets | $3,089,640 | Signed |
| 2023 | Denver Nuggets | $2,949,120 | Signed |
| 2022 | Denver Nuggets | $2,808,600 | Signed |
| Total | $138,769,157 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $21,551,726
- Total Value
- $125,000,000
- Avg Annual Value
- $25,000,000
- Length
- 9 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2022
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2031
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$21,551,726
2027$23,275,863
2028$25,000,000
2029$26,724,137
2030$28,448,274
Total$125,000,000
Teammates
- Nikola Jokic$59,033,114
- Jamal Murray$50,105,628
- Aaron Gordon$31,978,037
- Cameron Johnson$23,062,500
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jun 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Christian Braun's salary?
- Christian Braun earns $21,551,726 in the 2026 NBA season, placing them #85 in the league out of 392 players with a salary.
- How long is Christian Braun's contract?
- Christian Braun's current contract is 9 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2031.
- What is Christian Braun's average annual salary?
- Christian Braun's average annual value (AAV) across their 5-year contract is $25,000,000. The league average NBA salary in 2026 is $13,512,407.