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Pickaxe and Roll: Opposing teams showing interest in Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun trades

Apr 25, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) passes the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets are expected to make changes to their roster this offseason, and details are emerging about Denver’s desire to find the right trade. Their goal: free up additional money to sign Peyton Watson in free agency while reducing their luxury tax bill in the process. Will they make it happen? We will see. Will cap savings likely infuriate the fan base? Probably.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses a recent report on the Denver Nuggets exploring trade options for Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, and others ahead of NBA Free Agency. Ryan discusses what these trades could actually look like, makes some predictions, and discusses some draft options at 26.

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