Braun (calf/illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Houston.
Braun is under the weather and also dealing with a left calf contusion. Nikola Jokic (elbow), Jamal Murray (shin), Aaron Gordon (lower body), Cameron Johnson (lower body) and DeMar DeRozan (back) are all listed as questionable as well, so the Nuggets could be shorthanded Monday. If Braun is ruled out, Spencer Jones, Cam Whitmore and Bryce Hopkins would be candidates for increased minutes.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Passive performance in win
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Braun finished with six points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes during Saturday's 114-102 victory over the Pacers.
Braun turned in his worst performance of the season, scoring a season-low six points. While it has been a strong start for Braun, the return of Spencer Jones is likely going to impact his opportunities, at least to some degree. Braun should remain a permanent starter, but playing in excess of 30 minutes every night could be a stretch.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Solid production despite loss Monday
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Braun finished with 14 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 36 minutes in Monday's 118-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Braun delivered efficient scoring while continuing to impact the game defensively, as this was his fifth straight outing with at least two steals. His 36-minute workload reinforced his established role in Denver's starting lineup, although his limited rebounding and playmaking restrict his overall ceiling. Braun's steady playing time and defensive contributions support his fantasy relevance, particularly in category-based formats, even when scoring isn't his strongest suit. That said, he has scored at least 14 points in four of his last five games, so at least he's putting up consistent numbers in that regard as well.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Stellar with 31 points
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Braun registered 31 points (11-16 FG, 7-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three steals in 37 minutes during Friday's 127-120 win over the Suns.
Braun was on fire in the win, hitting seven of his nine three-point attempts, including all six in the first half. The wing gave Denver a huge second scoring punch alongside Jamal Murray, who had 39, as the Nuggets knocked down 20 threes as a team. Performances like this make Braun an essential part of the starting five, and he'll look to stay hot Monday at home against Portland.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Goes for 15 points Wednesday
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Braun tallied 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt), four assists, three steals and a block across 36 minutes in Wednesday's 104-91 win over the Pelicans.
Braun matched his previous season-high scoring mark and also delivered multiple steals for the third straight game. The main issue with Braun early in the season has been a lack of consistency -- he's failed to hit double-digit points in two of his four games, and while he had a strong defensive outing in this one, he also failed to record a single rebound. His playing time and steady role as a starter will give him a decent floor, but the lack of consistency hurts his upside considerably.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Solid two-way effort in win
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Braun delivered 16 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, an assist and two steals across 28 minutes in Friday's 121-106 preseason win over the Lakers.
Braun delivered a well-rounded performance, shooting 50 percent from the field and contributing six rebounds. The versatile wing also recorded two steals without committing a turnover, showcasing his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor while posting a plus-18 rating. Braun's combination of efficient scoring, rebounding and defensive activity should make him a useful multi-category fantasy contributor if he maintains a substantial role in Denver's rotation. He averaged 12.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.7 steals per game in 44 regular-season appearances in 2025-26.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Wants to increase shot volume
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Braun said Monday that increasing both his three-point volume and efficiency was his biggest developmental focus during the offseason, Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com reports.
"Shoot more. Make more. Don't hesitate to shoot, just let it go," Braun said. The 25-year-old connected on just 30.1 percent of his three-pointers across 44 regular-season appearances in 2025-26 after shooting 39.7 percent from deep the previous season. A return to form from beyond the arc would help Braun provide more reliable floor spacing alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Locked in as starter
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Braun appears cemented as a starter for the Nuggets in 2026-27 after Peyton Watson was traded to Cleveland.
Despite playing a career-low 44 regular-season games, Braun was a full-time starter last year and should be locked into a similar role this season. The swingman is searching for a bounce-back campaign, closing last regular season with averages of 12.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 31.8 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Struggles in season-ending loss
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Braun posted three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound and three blocks in 28 minutes during Thursday's 110-98 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Braun scored in single digits for the fourth straight game, closing out what was an underwhelming end to a disappointing season. Despite having homecourt advantage, Denver simply couldn't match Minnesota's intensity. Injuries limited Braun to just 50 appearances across the season (including playoffs), during which he averaged 11.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 three-pointers.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Held in check during loss
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Braun ended Saturday's 112-96 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with eight points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 34 minutes.
Braun only took four shot attempts in the loss, ceding most of the backcourt output to Jamal Murray in the Game 4 defeat. Now facing an elimination game, the Nuggets desperately need more production from the supporting cast, and Braun could be set up for an easier task with Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) and Anthony Edwards (knee) shelved.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Underwhelms in Game 3 loss
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Braun racked up two points (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds and one block over 24 minutes during Thursday's 113-96 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
After a relatively strong start to the series, Braun came up empty Thursday, contributing to what was an ugly loss on the road. After winning the first game at home, Denver has now lost back-to-back games, handing Minnesota the upper hand. Game 4 will take place in Minnesota on Saturday, when Braun may need to increase his production if Denver hopes to avoid a 3-1 deficit.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Falls short of double-double
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Braun logged 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 36 minutes during Saturday's 116-105 victory over the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Braun logged 36 minutes in Game 1, finishing behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, who were out there for 39 and 40, respectively. While the 25-year-old went 4-for-10 from the field, he missed only one of his three tries from deep while falling two rebounds shy of a double-double. Braun averaged 11.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 20.0 percent from behind the three-point line in two meetings with the Timberwolves during the regular season. He will look to increase his statistical contributions when these clubs meet Monday night for Game 2.
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Nuggets' Julian Strawther: Coming off bench for Game 1
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Strawther is not in Denver's starting lineup against Minnesota for Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs Saturday.
Strawther started in each of the Nuggets' final two games of the regular season and averaged 23.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 4.0 threes and 1.5 steals over 34.0 minutes. He'll come off the bench for Saturday's game while the Nuggets roll with a starting five of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Off injury report for Saturday
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Braun (ankle/hip) is available for Game 1 on Saturday against Minnesota.
Braun is set to return from a two-game absence due to ankle and hip injuries Saturday. The fourth-year swingman averaged 12.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.7 steals in 31.8 minutes per contest across 44 regular-season games.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Sidelined versus Thunder
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Braun (ankle) won't play in Friday's game against Oklahoma City, Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com reports.
Braun and the rest of Denver's starters won't suit up against Oklahoma City, so they will have one more chance to play during the regular season before the playoffs commence. Without Braun on the floor, Tim Hardaway will likely enter the starting lineup for the first time since the 147-123 loss to Miami on Dec. 29.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Drops 21 in OT win
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Braun accumulated 21 points (7-16 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one block over 39 minutes during Saturday's 136-134 overtime victory over the Spurs.
The fourth-year wing topped 20 points for the first time since March 18, when he hit for 26 points against the Grizzlies, while the five made three-pointers were a season high. Braun has scored in double digits in 12 of the last 13 contests, averaging 15.3 points, 4.7 boards, 2.5 assists and 1.6 threes over that span.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Chips in 18 in Wednesday's win
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Braun recorded 18 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 130-117 victory over the Jazz.
It was Braun's best scoring effort since March 18, when he dropped 26 points on the Grizzlies. The fourth-year wing has also seen his defensive contributions evaporate of late. He hasn't produced a steal since that contest, averaging 12.4 points, 3.9 boards, 1.9 assists and 0.9 threes over the last seven games.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Another double-digit scoring effort
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Braun racked up 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 125-123 win over Phoenix.
While Braun has been limited to just 37 games in 2025-26, he's finding his footing down the stretch for the Nuggets with eight straight outings with at least 11 points. Over these last eight contests, the swingman has averaged 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.5 three-pointers in 32.5 minutes per game while shooting 40.0 percent from downtown.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Scores season-high 26 points
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Braun totaled 26 points (11-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and four steals over 41 minutes during Wednesday's 125-118 loss to the Grizzlies.
Braun stepped up in a game where the Nuggets' go-to scoring options, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, weren't as sharp as they usually are. Braun has missed considerable time due to injury this season but has been healthy of late, averaging 14.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game since the beginning of March. He's scored at least 19 points in three of his last five outings, including 20-plus points in the last two.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Mediocre in blowout loss
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Braun finished Friday's 142-103 loss to the Knicks with seven points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds and five assists.
Braun notably logged 31 minutes Friday despite sitting out the entire fourth quarter of the blowout loss. He has been a total ironman for the Nuggets since returning from an ankle injury Feb. 3, having played and started in 14 straight games. During that stretch, he has averaged 34.4 minutes per game, serving as a durable fixture for a rotation dealing with various frontcourt absences. While his overall production has been somewhat mediocre -- he's averaging 12.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest -- his availability remains vital for Denver's depth.
