The Nuggets send Christian Braun and his five-year contract to the Clippers for Derrick Jones Jr. and Kris Dunn, both on one-year deals, while also sending a 2028 lottery-protected first. Denver escapes Braun’s long-term money and gains flexibility, giving them a year to evaluate Jones Jr. and Dunn before deciding whether to bring either back. The Clippers take on Braun’s contract and receive a valuable first-round pick, adding an asset as they navigate their limited draft capital due to the Aspiration scandal.