Christian Braun News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Denver's playoff flop didn't cost David Adelman. The roster, though, could be wide open

The president of the Denver Nuggets says his faith in coach David Adelman remains strong despite the team's early playoff exit

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Christian Braun just exposed the void Nuggets can no longer ignore Christian Braun's comment put the spotlight on a missing trait the Nuggets could have used in the playoffs.

MAY 6 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Nuggets likely to hit Christian Braun roadblock that will complicate offseason The Nuggets are going to find a Christian Braun-sized hurdle in their path to a successful offseason, and there may be no way to jump over i...

MAY 2 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Struggles in season-ending loss Braun racked up 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 Wes...

Impact Braun scored 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, during which he averaged 11.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 three-pointers.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden McDaniels embraces the villain role in Denver after Game 5 loss to Nuggets brings boos

Jaden McDaniels embraces the boos from the Denver Nuggets' crowd

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Held in check during loss 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, o...

Impact 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 output from the supporting cast, and Braun could be set up for an easier task with Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) and Anthony Edwards (knee) shelved.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Saturday's NBA matchups: Nuggets-Timberwolves, Thunder-Suns, Knicks-Hawks and Pistons-Magic

The Minnesota Timberwolves were one of the NBA’s most frustrating teams during the regular season — stacked with plenty of talent but not quite able to live up to their potential

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Denver Nuggets Practice Media The Day Before Round One Game Four vs. MIN | 4/24/26 🎙

APRIL 24 • YOUTUBE

Underwhelms in Game 3 loss 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 t...

Impact 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, where Braun will need to increase his production in hopes of avoiding a 3-1 deficit.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets aren't bothered by Jaden McDaniels' jabs in testy series against Wolves

The Denver Nuggets are dismissing comments from Wolves forward Jaden McDaniels following Game 2 of their first-round playoff series

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Denver Nuggets Practice Media The Day Before Round One Game Three vs. MIN | 4/22/26 🎙

APRIL 22 • YOUTUBE

Jokic passed to Christian Braun with 21 seconds left 😳

APRIL 21 • YOUTUBE

Denver Nuggets Postgame Locker Room Media Availability Round One Game Two vs. MIN 🎙

APRIL 21 • YOUTUBE

Edwards and Randle rally Timberwolves past Nuggets 119-114 to even series at 1 apiece

Anthony Edwards scored 30 points, Julius Randle added 24 and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied past the Denver Nuggets 119-114 to tie their Western Conference playoff series at on...

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Falls short of double-double 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 roun...

Impact Braun logged 36 minutes in Game 1, finishing behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, who had 39 and 40, respectively. While the 25-year-old went 4-10 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.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Denver Nuggets Postgame Locker Room Media Availability Round One Game One vs. MIN 🎙

APRIL 19 • YOUTUBE

Off injury report for Saturday Braun (ankle/hip) is available for Game 1 on Saturday against Minnesota.

Impact Braun is set to return from a two-game absence 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.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves and Nuggets rivalry returns for a third showdown in four postseasons

The Timberwolves and Nuggets are set for another playoff showdown, marking their third meeting in four postseasons

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Still out for Sunday Braun (ankle/hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Braun will miss a second consecutive contest to end the regular season due to left ankle injury management and a right hip flexor strain. He'll finish the 2025-26 regular season with averages of 12.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.7 steals in 31.8 minutes per tilt across 44 games.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Wembanyama leads San Antonio against Denver after 40-point outing

San Antonio hosts the Denver Nuggets after Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in the San Antonio Spurs' 139-120 win against the Dallas Mavericks

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Sidelined versus Thunder Braun (ankle) won't play in Friday's game against Oklahoma City, Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Braun (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Denver's entire starting lineup is now carrying questionable tags as the team considers some maintenance days. Tim Hardaway and Julian Strawther could pick up more run if Braun is held out.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

ALL Denver Nuggets Postgame Media vs. SAS 🎙️

APRIL 5 • YOUTUBE

Drops 21 in OT win 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic scores 40, outduels Wembanyama and Nuggets top Spurs 136-134 in OT

Nikola Jokic had 40 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds, Christian Braun added 21 points and the Denver Nuggets beat San Antonio 136-134 in overtime Saturday to snap the Spurs’ 1...

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

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