Braun (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Braun is expected to miss a 12th consecutive contest as he recovers from a left ankle sprain, though it's a positive sign that he isn't being ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. Jalen Pickett and Julian Strawther may continue to see increased burn if Braun remains sidelined.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Could return before break
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The Nuggets are hopeful Braun (ankle) can return before the All-Star break, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
The team hasn't disclosed much of a timetable for Braun's return, so this latest update at least provides some perspective on a potential target date. The Kansas product hasn't take the floor since Jan. 9 after suffering a left ankle sprain and has already been downgraded to out for Thursday's matchup against the Nets.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Won't play Thursday
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Braun (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
The Nuggets continue to rule Braun out a day in advance of tipoff, indicating that he's still not close to a return. He should be considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Clippers until Denver offers an update on his status.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Remains out for Tuesday
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Braun (ankle) will not play Tuesday against the Pistons.
Braun will be sidelined for an eighth straight game and remains without a timetable for a return. He can be considered highly questionable for Thursday's game against Brooklyn.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Ruled out Friday
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Braun is out for Friday's game against the Bucks with a left ankle sprain.
The Nuggets have now ruled out Braun in seven consecutive games without a single upgrade on his status. Given that he hasn't received a questionable tag since Jan. 11, Braun appears to be out indefinitely.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Another absence coming
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Braun (ankle) will not play Thursday against the Wizards.
Braun has been sidelined since Jan. 9 and currently doesn't have a timetable to return. For now, he can be considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Bucks. Jalen Pickett continues to start next to Jamal Murray in Braun's absence.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Sitting again Sunday
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Braun (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Braun is still on the mend from a left ankle sprain and will miss his fifth straight matchup. The fact that he hasn't yet been upgraded to either questionable or doubtful ahead of a game is likely a sign that he's not close to a return, though the team has yet to provide a firm timetable on when he may be cleared to take the court.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Won't suit up Saturday
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Braun (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Braun missed 23 consecutive games from mid-November to early January due to a sprained left ankle before returning to action Jan. 4. He appeared in three outings after the extended absence, though he struggled during his time on the court and is now set to miss a fourth straight game. It's unclear whether the 24-year-old swingman has suffered a setback, though his next opportunity to play will come Sunday against Charlotte.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Another absence coming
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Braun is out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks due to a sprained left ankle.
Considering Braun has now been ruled out for three straight games after previously missing nearly two months with the sprain, it's becoming fair to wonder if the swingman has suffered a setback. With Bruce Brown (knee) iffy for Wednesday, Tim Hardaway appears to be locked into significant minutes off the bench.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Listed out for Tuesday
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Braun is out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans due to a left ankle sprain.
The Nuggets deemed Braun probable to play Sunday against the Bucks, but the team ended up ruling him out for that contest. It's unclear if the swingman has suffered a setback, considering he missed 23 games with the sprain earlier this season. Tim Hardaway is worth streaming in shallow leagues Tuesday, while Bruce Brown appears to be an option in deeper settings.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Not playing Sunday
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Braun (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
The writing was on the wall for Braun sitting Sunday after he downgraded from probable to questionable earlier in the day. With Jamal Murray (ankle/illness) also sidelined, Jalen Pickett, Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway figure to be the top picks to enter Denver's starting lineup against Milwaukee. Braun's next opportunity to play is Tuesday against the Pelicans.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Downgraded to questionable
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Braun (ankle) has been downgraded from probable to questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
The change in injury designation isn't a great sign for Braun, especially as the 8:00 p.m. ET tipoff approaches. Bruce Brown, Jalen Pickett and Tim Hardaway would be the top candidates to enter the Nuggets' starting lineup if Braun is unable to play.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Probable to play Sunday
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Braun is probable for Sunday's game against the Bucks due to a left ankle sprain.
Braun didn't score a single point in the loss to the Hawks on Friday, and while he's on the injury report ahead of Sunday's contest, the probable tag suggests he's likely to play. Braun has had a rough return to the lineup since coming back from an ankle injury three games ago, averaging just 2.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in 26.2 minutes per game during that span.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Woeful in loss
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Braun closed with zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds and one block across 25 minutes during Friday's 110-87 loss to the Hawks.
Braun continued to struggle, failing to score despite playing 25 minutes. In three games since returning from an ankle injury, it's been tough going for Braun, who is averaging just 2.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in 26.2 minutes per game during that span. While he will almost certainly be better than this, it's difficult to make a case for him as a must-roster player outside of deeper leagues.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Will rest Monday
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Braun is out for Monday against the 76ers due to left ankle injury maintenance.
After an extended absence due to a left ankle sprain, Braun made his first appearance since Nov. 12 in Sunday's loss to the Nets, finishing with three points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one block over 24 minutes. The Nuggets will hold him out for the second leg of a back-to-back set as a precaution, however. Expect Braun to return to action Wednesday in Boston.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Returning and starting Sunday
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Braun (ankle) is available and in the Nuggets' starting lineup against the Nets on Sunday.
Braun has progressed enough in his recovery from a significant left ankle sprain to return following a 23-game absence. Per Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today, Nuggets had coach David Adelman told reporters that Braun and Aaron Gordon (hamstring) would both operate under minutes restrictions in their returns.
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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: 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.
