Denver Nugget forward Christian Braun will rehab six weeks after suffering a left ankle sprain during the LOS ANGES CLIPES year, ESPN’s Shams Charania announced Friday.
Christian Braun was injured while guarding James Harden
Braun was injured in the first quarter after Clippers Gued James Harden stepped into his right foot, causing him to take an awkward step back with his left foot.
Denver is scheduled to play 17 games over the next six weeks. This time puts Braun in line to return early on Saturday, Dec. 27, with a road game against the Orlando Magic.
Injury update: Christian Braun suffered a left ankle sprain Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. You will be re-evaluated in six weeks. pic.twitter.com/zlyhi09syr
— The Denver Nugget (@Nugget) November 14, 2025
Here is Christian Braun’s injury.
The nuggets say he’s out six weeks: at least 19 games. pic.twitter.com/8n9rjyllh1
– Law Murray ⛲️ (@Lawmurraythenu) November 14, 2025
11 games (all starts) this season, the Browns averaged 11.4 points, 49.5 minutes per game while shooting 49.5% from the field and 21.4% from deep.
In Denver’s 130-124 Home Win over the Sacramento Kings on November 3, he recorded a season-high 21 points on 7-10) shooting (70%) shooting from the floor and 6-9.7%) from the free throw line.
Braun became a full-time starter with the nugget last season
Braun, 24, was a full-time starter last season, averaging 15.4 career points, 5.2 rebounds, and 33.9 minutes per game.
His actual shooting percentages (66.5% and 15.8%) were career highs.
Braun was moved to the starting lineup following the departure of Kentavel Caldwell-Pope in free agency. He played an important role as a member of the club’s bench during his two-year tenure.
The Kansas product averaged a career-high 7.3 points during his sophomore season, making him one of two players to increase his scoring average by more than eight points alongside Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels’ more than eight.
ESPN Stats & Info, Braun was also one of just five players with 15 points and five points while shooting 58% from that range.
Braun Signed Rookie Conversion Extension
Last month, Braun agreed to a five-year, $125 million rookie contract with the nugget. His new deal runs through the 2026-27 season, and there are no team or player options in the deal, per spotrac.
With this extension, the Nuggets will commit to four of their ranks through at least 2027-28, joining superstars Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, and Jamal Murray.
Jokic, however, has a $62.84 million option for the 2027-28 campaign. This is part of the five-year, $276.12 million extension he signed with the team in July 2022.
The Nuggets visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.
