Denver Nuggets sign Braun and Watson

The Nuggets have signed first-round draft picks Christian Braun and Peyton Watson to their rookie contracts, the workforce introduced in a press launch. Denver additionally formally signed undrafted Villanova guard Collin Gillespie to a two-way contract.

Braun, 6″7″, was drafted No. 21 total final month. He helped Kansas win the NCAA championship this previous season, averaging 14.1 factors and 6.5 rebounds in 34.4 minutes per sport. He additionally shot 49.5% from the ground and 39% from downtown throughout these outings. Assuming the same old 120% of the rookie scale, his deal might be for 4 years and $13.77MM.

Watson, 6’8″, was chosen with the ultimate choose of the primary spherical. He performed 32 video games with UCLA as a freshman final season, rating second on the workforce in blocked photographs. He’s additionally solely 19 years previous. His deal is predicted to be value $11.27MM throughout 4 years.

Gillespie agreed to a two-way cope with Denver shortly after the draft. He averaged 15.6 factors per sport for Villanova final season, capturing 41.5% from three-point vary. Gillespie, Braun and Watson are all set to play for the workforce throughout summer time league this month.