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| HT/WT: 6-6, 220 lbs |
| Birthplace: Burlington, KS |
| Age: 25 |
| School: Kansas |
| Experience: 4 |
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2026 Stats
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| Regular Season | 34.4 | 12.4 | 48.5 | 4.1 | 2.4 |
Top Christian Braun News
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Will play Monday
Braun (left calf contusion/illness) is available for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Braun was questionable to suit up with a calf contusion and an illness, but he'll shake off both and likely start Monday's contest. He's averaging 13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 34.3 minutes across eight outings in 2026-27.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Now expected to play
Braun (left calf contusion/illness) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's matchup against the Rockets.
Braun is dealing with both a calf contusion and an illness, but his probable designation indicates neither issue is expected to prevent him from playing. The versatile wing should remain an important part of Denver's perimeter rotation, contributing across multiple statistical categories. His final status will be worth confirming before tipoff.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Questionable for Monday
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
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
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
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
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: Struggles with shot
Braun recorded seven points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to Oklahoma City.
Braun struggled to find his shooting touch, particularly from beyond the arc, but maintained a substantial workload in Denver's starting lineup. His playing time remains encouraging for fantasy purposes, though he'll need to improve his offensive efficiency to provide more consistent production.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Solid two-way effort in win
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: Struggles in preseason win
Braun finished with two points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in 23 minutes during Sunday's 133-128 preseason win over Chicago.
Braun struggled to find his shooting touch but contributed defensively, recording three combined steals and blocks while avoiding turnovers. The 25-year-old guard started alongside Denver's projected first unit, and his ability to contribute across multiple categories should help offset occasional poor shooting performances during the regular season.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Wants to increase shot volume
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
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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