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BOUNCE-BACK: Denver Nuggets’ Christian Braun Must PROVE Doubters Wrong for Massive Leap This Year

Oct 2, 2026 · 35m

Summary

Hosts Matt Moore, Ryan Blackburn, and Swipe discuss Christian Brown’s potential bounce-back season, debating the shooting and defensive benchmarks required for his $25 million contract. The trio reviews training camp notes, highlighting strong performances from Cam Whitmore, Alpha Diallo, and Marvin Bagley, while noting Spencer Jones’ minor hamstring injury. They also analyze roster management decisions regarding Lonnie Walker and the two-way contracts, previewing the upcoming preseason game against the Utah Jazz.

Topics discussed

Intro and preseason game recap Christian Brown injury and development Analyzing Christian Brown's role and limitations Defensive and shooting expectations for Brown Comparing Brown to Dyson Daniels Sponsorship and upcoming camp highlights Top performers in training camp Team athleticism and defensive needs Roster management and two-way contracts GameTime sponsorship segment Lonnie Walker and Cam Whitmore futures Projected rotation and minute allocations Closing thoughts and listener questions
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