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\n MIN
\n 29.6\n <\/p>\n
\n PTS
\n 14.6\n <\/p>\n
\n FG%
\n 54.9%\n <\/p>\n
\n REB
\n 4.9\n <\/p>\n
\n AS
\n 2.1\n <\/p>\n
With Watson hitting restricted free agency, he is reportedly looking for a major payday.<\/p>\n
According to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the talented forward is seeking a contract that will pay him over $25 million yearly.<\/p>\n
“Watson, meanwhile, is said to be seeking a deal north of the $25 million in average annual value that Christian Braun secured from Denver in October,” per the report<\/a>.<\/p>\n “How feasible that is in this marketplace remains to be seen.”<\/p>\n Peyton Watson seeks significant contract in restricted free agency <\/p>\n Before enduring a brutal decline and an injury-riddled campaign this past 2025-26 NBA season, Christian Braun notably signed a five-year, $125 million rookie contract extension with the Denver Nuggets last October. As such, what Peyton Watson is demanding now is quite intriguing and simply puts the franchise in a challenging spot to decide.<\/p>\n Averaging a career-best 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, Watson delivered a breakout 2025-26 campaign of his own. But injuries and availability have completely hindered his rise, as he has only appeared in 54 games.<\/p>\n It also remains unclear whether the Los Angeles Lakers will continue their pursuit of Watson. The team has been a notable suitor for the rising wing<\/a> since last season.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Subscribe to BN+ and get access to exclusive content.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bn-plus.png\")
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