The Denver Nuggets made history this season by becoming NBA champions for the first time in their history by beating the Miami Heat.
According to the report of one of the most recognized insiders in the nba, Shams Charania medium The Athleticmentioned that Bruce Brown will not exercise his player option for the following season with the Denver Nuggets.
“Denver Nuggets player Bruce Brown Jr. is declining his $6.8 million player option for the 2023-24 season and will become a free agent, sources tell The Athletic and Stadium. Brown, a key member of the Nuggets’ title, faces the decision of returning to Denver in free agency versus a deal elsewhere.”points to the post
Bruce Brown leaves for free agency
Bruce Brown signed with the Denver quintet last summer and quickly became a good boost in the actions of the quintet led by Nikola Jokic; He can play either the guard or forward position. In the playoffs with the Nuggets, he averaged 12 points and four rebounds.
During the championship parade, Nuggets coach Michael Malone noted that the team wants to keep Brown as they try to defend their title; but they cannot offer him more than 7.8 million for the next season.