Braun is scheduled to be re-evaluated in six weeks after suffering a left ankle sprain during Wednesday's 130-116 win over the Clippers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The Nuggets haven't provided official word on the severity of Braun's injury, but he's seemingly dealing with something more significant than a Grade 1 sprain and will be in line for a lengthy absence. Given that Braun is unlikely to be immediately cleared for game action even once he's re-evaluated, fantasy managers should brace for his absence to extend into the new year. Tim Hardaway started the second half of Wednesday's game after Braun exited the contest and should see a boost in playing time during Braun's absence, while Julian Strawther and Spencer Jones could also carve out more consistent roles in the rotation. Through the first 11 games of the season, Braun had taken a big step back statistically from his career-best 2024-25 campaign, averaging 11.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 three-pointers in 29.5 minutes while shooting 49.5 percent from the field and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Won't return vs Clippers
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Braun (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Braun suffered an ankle injury during the contest and unsuccessfully attempted to play through the issue before heading back to the locker room. He's now been ruled out the rest of the way, which should open up more opportunities for Spencer Jones, Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway. His next chance to play will come Saturday against Minnesota.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Pours in 21 points
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Braun notched 21 points (7-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-9 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 31 minutes during Monday's 130-124 win over the Kings.
Braun eclipsed 20 points for the second time this campaign and produced arguably his best game of the young season. He's still waiting to find his rhythm from beyond the arc. During the 2024-25 regular season, Braun knocked down 1.1 triples per game at a 39.7 percent clip. But through the opening six games, he's hitting just 0.5 attempts per game at a 21.4 percent mark.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Pops for 20 against Phoenix
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Braun chipped in 20 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Saturday's 133-111 win over the Suns.
After being held to six points in the Nuggets' opener Thursday, Braun roared back with a much sturdier performance. The fourth-year guard took a big step forward in 2024-25, but Denver is counting on further growth from him as a key part of the supporting cast behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Quiet showing in loss
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Braun recorded six points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in 38 minutes during Thursday's 137-131 overtime loss to Golden State.
This was a very quiet game by Braun's standards, but his fantasy managers can chalk this up to an off night. Braun saw a ton of minutes in this one, but he took a back seat on offense while Aaron Gordon erupted for 50 points. During the 2024-25 regular season, Braun was a top-60 player in nine-category leagues for his ability to chip in across the board.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Finishes breakout year on high note
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Braun finished Sunday's 125-93 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 19 points (7-14 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes.
Braun fell one point shy of the team-high mark in scoring, wrapping up both a solid regular season and postseason for the Nuggets. Over 14 playoff games, the 24-year-old swingman averaged 12.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.7 blocks in 38.9 minutes. Braun should have a good chance of remaining a regular starter in 2025-26 following his breakout campaign, and he could have an even bigger role if Russell Westbrook declines his player option and heads elsewhere this offseason.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Posts double-double in Game 6
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Braun had 23 points (8-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals over 39 minutes during Thursday's 119-107 victory over the Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Braun has had his fair share of struggles on the offensive end in this series, but he erupted for his best game of the playoffs to help keep Denver alive. Through six Western Conference Semifinal outings, Braun now holds averages of 11.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.2 blocks, 1.3 steals and 1.8 three-pointers on 39.0 percent shooting from the field.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Fills up stat sheet in loss
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Braun accumulated 17 points (4-11 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 44 minutes during Sunday's 92-87 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Braun struggled in the shooting department in Game 4 but made an impact in other areas, recording three steals, the second-highest team total behind Nikola Jokic's four swipes. In 10 contests prior to Sunday's game during these NBA playoffs, the Kansas product had been averaging 11.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, shooting 46.4 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from deep.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Drops 21 points in victory
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Braun racked up 21 points (8-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Saturday's 120-101 win over the Clippers in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Braun delivered arguably his best game of the series, pouring in 21 points as the Nuggets took care of business against a disappointing Clippers outfit. All five starters scored at least 15 points, an encouraging sign heading into a second-round clash with the Thunder. Braun will need to continue to be an offensive threat should the Nuggets hope to trouble Oklahoma City.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Back on track in victory
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Braun amassed 17 points (8-19 FG, 1-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal across 43 minutes during Saturday's 101-99 victory over the Clippers in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
After a somewhat slow start to the series, Braun turned things around, helping the Nuggets to a vital win in Game 4. Braun has been a revelation this season, stepping into the starting lineup with great success. He will look to build on this performance when the two teams meet again Tuesday.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Scores nine points in loss
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Braun logged nine points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Thursday's 117-83 loss to the Clippers in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Braun scored in single digits for the second consecutive outing during Thursday's Game 3 loss. The 24-year-old guard is averaging 8.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 42.3 percent from the field across 39.0 minutes per game during the first round. Braun and the Nuggets will look to even the series at 2-2 in Los Angeles on Saturday.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Supplies team-high 25 in win
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Braun accumulated 25 points (9-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 victory over the Kings.
The third-year guard led the Nuggets in scoring on the night as all five starters delivered at least 18 points. Braun has scored in double digits in 10 straight appearances, averaging 17.8 points, 6.3 boards, 3.2 assists, 1.6 threes and 0.9 steals over that span while shooting a stunning 62.8 percent from the floor.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Logs 16 points in return to action
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Braun totaled 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Friday's 118-104 loss to Golden State.
The Nuggets juggled their lineup with Jamal Murray (hamstring) sidelined, employing Braun to play the point instead of Russell Westbrook, who started the game on the bench. It's a slightly unfamiliar spot for Braun, who played the off-guard position through his college career and has succeeded in that role with Denver. He'll return to his usual spot when Murray returns.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Likely to play vs. Golden State
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Braun (foot) has been listed as probable for Friday's game against the Warriors.
After missing Wednesday's game against the Spurs due to a left foot strain, Braun is trending toward returning to the floor for Denver on Friday. The 23-year-old guard is having a breakout season for Denver, averaging career-high numbers in points (15.2), rebounds (5.2), assists (2.5) and steals (1.1) per game.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: No-go Wednesday
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Braun (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com reports.
Braun and the rest of the Nuggets' starting lineup will get the night off Wednesday. It'll be the 23-year-old guard's third absence of the campaign. Look for Russell Westbrook, Jalen Pickett and Trey Alexander to see most of the backcourt minutes. Braun's next chance to play will come Friday at Golden State
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Listed as questionable
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Braun (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Spurs.
Braun usually carries probable tags for this foot issue, so the questionable tag is notable -- the Nuggets are likely considering a maintenance day for the second leg of this back-to-back set. During Tuesday's 140-139 double-overtime loss to Minnesota, Braun finished with 18 points (8-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and three steals over 53 minutes.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Expected to play
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Braun (foot) is probable for Tuesday's game versus Minnesota.
Braun continues to carry probable tags for Denver, but his workloads have remained steady. Over his last six appearances, Braun has averaged 33.4 minutes with 14.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 three-pointers.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Available vs. Utah
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Braun (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Braun was listed as probable in the latest injury report due to a left foot strain, but he's received the green light to play and should handle his regular workload in the backcourt. Braun is averaging 15.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game across 13 starts in March.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Probable for Friday vs. Utah
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Braun (foot) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Braun has been given the probable tag for a while now due to a left foot strain, and he doesn't appear to be in danger of missing Friday's contest. The third-year guard out of Kansas has averaged 14.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists over 34.4 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Expected to play against Milwaukee
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Braun (foot) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks.
Braun is expected to make his fifth straight appearance Wednesday despite dealing with a strained left foot. Braun has logged at least 33 minutes in each of his last three outings, so he is unlikely to operate on a minutes restriction if he's upgraded to available against Milwaukee.
