Christian Braun News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Hits for season-high 23 on Friday Braun supplied 23 points (8-18 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 45 minutes during Friday's 127-121 overtime loss to the Thunder.

Impact The 23 points were a season high for Braun, who appears to be rounding into form after ankle issues cost him more than two months of action. Over the last eighth games, the fourth-year wing is averaging 13.6 points, 5.8 boards, 3.3 assists, 1.5 threes and 0.9 steals in 34.0 minutes while shooting 56.2 percent from the floor.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Passive in win Wednesday Braun ended with six points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 103-84 victory over the Celtics.

Impact Braun tallied just six points, unable to maintain his double-digit scoring streak. Since returning from injury, Braun has struggled to be anything more than a role player, averaging 10.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers in nine appearances over the past month. At best, managers should view him as a schedule play, if and when the Nuggets are tabled with some favorable matchups.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Terrific line in loss Braun closed Sunday's 128-117 loss to the Warriors with 18 points (7-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals over 35 minutes.

Impact Braun has struggled with injuries this season and has been inconsistent for the most part, but he's suddenly trending up in a big way. Over his last five outings, he's seeing 33.5 minutes per contest with 14.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.4 three-pointers.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Officially in Braun (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Memphis.

Impact Braun will shed a probable tag in time to suit up Wednesday. He's fresh off his third 20-point game of the season, as he logged 20 points, five rebounds and two assists in Monday's loss to Cleveland.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs. Grizzlies Braun is probable for Wednesday's game against Memphis due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Braun also carried a probable designation leading up to Monday's game against the Cavs and was ultimately able to suit up, so he'll presumably have a good chance to take the court Wednesday in his team's final game before the All-Star break. Braun is averaging 10.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in four showings since returning from a 12-game absence.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Logs second-highest total of season Braun amassed 20 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes during Monday's 119-117 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Braun got his stat line to acceptable levels after struggling through his first three games following a 12-game absence. He's showing no ill effects from the ankle injury that sidelined him, and Monday's effort was a positive indicator that he'll return to his usual level of production heading into the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 10 • YOUTUBE

Cleared to play Monday Braun (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Braun will shed his probable tag and suit up for Monday's. After missing 12 games due to a sprained left ankle, the Kansas product has averaged 7.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 33.7 minutes in three games since returning to the lineup.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Monday Braun is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Braun is still working through a lingering left ankle injury, but he is on track to play in a fourth consecutive game. He has averaged 7.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists over 33.7 minutes per game over his last three outings.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face Bulls Braun (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against Chicago.

Impact Braun was previously considered probable, so his availability doesn't come as much of a surprise. He has played in two games since returning from a 12-game absence, playing 26 and 43 minutes, respectively. He's shot 2-for-6 from the field in both outings.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Probable with ankle sprain Braun is probable for Saturday's game against Chicago with a left ankle sprain.

Impact Braun is expected to play Saturday despite dealing with a lingering injury. The swingman has made just five appearances during the new year amid a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, averaging 4.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 29.5 minutes per tilt while shooting a paltry 26.9 percent from the field during this period.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks outlast Nuggets 134-127 in 2 OTs for their eighth straight victory as Brunson scores 42

Jalen Brunson had 42 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the New York Knicks outlasted the Denver Nuggets 134-127 in two overtimes for their eighth straight victory

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Good to go vs. New York Braun (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Braun returned Tuesday against the Nuggets from a 12-game absence due to a left ankle sprain and finished with six points and two assists in 26 minutes. Even with Wednesday's game being the second leg of a back-to-back set, the Nuggets feel confident enough in Braun to give the fourth-year pro the green light to play against New York.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Wednesday Braun (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks.

Impact Braun logged 26 in his return from a lengthy layoff in Tuesday's loss to the Pistons, and it looks like he'll be available for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Braun is averaging 9.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game this season.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Limited production in return Braun (ankle) posted six points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two assists in 26 minutes Tuesday in the Nuggets' 124-121 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Back in action after missing the Nuggets' previous 12 contests due to a left ankle sprain, Braun stepped back into the starting five and handled a healthy minutes load, but he struggled to deliver much in the way of useful production. At least until the Nuggets get both of Cameron Johnson (knee) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring) back from injury, Braun should have a good chance at holding down a regular starting role, but he may not be in line for much of an uptick in playing time while he's struggled to find his shooting touch this season. After converting on at least 35 percent of his attempts from three-point range in each of his first three NBA campaigns, Braun has gone just seven for 34 (20.6 percent) from downtown through his first 15 appearances of 2025-26.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Available Tuesday Braun (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Impact Braun will shed his questionable tag and return from a 12-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. However, it wouldn't be surprising if the fourth-year wing operates under a minutes restriction after the extended absence. Braun appeared in just three games in January, during which he averaged 2.7 points and 3.7 rebounds across 26.3 minutes per game following a 23-game absence due to the same ankle injury.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Braun (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Braun hasn't seen the court since Jan. 9 while on the mend from a left ankle sprain, but this questionable designation signals that he's closing in on a return. The Nuggets previously reported that Braun is expected to return before the All-Star break, so even if he isn't cleared to go Tuesday, he'll likely be on the court within the next week or so.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Braun is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Braun will miss a 12th consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain. Braun appears to be nearing a return, however, considering he wasn't ruled out until just ahead of gametime. Jalen Pickett and Julian Strawther are likely to continue to see increased roles in Braun's absence. His next chance to suit up comes Tuesday against the Pistons.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sunday Braun (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic returns from knee injury to lead Nuggets past Clippers, 122-109

Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 12 rebounds in his first game in a month, Tim Hardaway Jr. added 22 points and the Denver Nuggets knocked off the Los Angeles Clippers 122-109 on Fri...

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Could return before break The Nuggets are hopeful Braun (ankle) can return before the All-Star break, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Braun (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Nets.

Impact The Nuggets continue to rule Braun out 24 hours in advance of tipoff, indicating that he's still not close. We wouldn't expect Braun to play Friday versus the Clippers.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tobias Harris and Cade Cunningham score 22 each as Pistons hold off Nuggets 109-107

Tobias Harris scored 22 points, including two free throws with 2 seconds left, and the Detroit Pistons held off a late Denver rally to beat the travel-weary Nuggets 109-107

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

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Knicks outlast Nuggets 134-127 in 2 OTs for their eighth straight victory as Brunson scores 42

Nikola Jokic returns from knee injury to lead Nuggets past Clippers, 122-109

Tobias Harris and Cade Cunningham score 22 each as Pistons hold off Nuggets 109-107