Christian Braun: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 11

Nuggets Have One Main Weakness Despite Historic Season Start

Riding a three-game winning streak, the Denver Nuggets have improved to 17-6 in their 2025-26 campaign, setting a new franchise record for their best 23-game start to a season.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 1

Nuggets’ Early Standout May Have Locked Up New Contract

The Denver Nuggets, in the midst of their early season injuries to Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon to leave this starting lineup a bit shorthanded, have been able to see one notable bright spot that is second-year forward Spencer Jones.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / November 28

2025-26 Fantasy Basketball Drops: Week 6 Edition

With week six in the 2025-26 NBA season underway, here are the players fantasy basketball managers can consider dropping (depending on their situation and league format).

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 27

Nuggets' Key Stat Over Last Five Games Raises Major Red Flag

The Denver Nuggets are tied for the third-best record in the NBA through 17 games at 13-4, trailing only the Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons, but their last five games have sounded some alarms.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Nuggets rumors: Denver ‘active’ on trade market after major injury

The red-hot Denver Nuggets (10-3) suffered an injury setback last Wednesday when Christian Braun, the starting shooting guard, went down with an ankle injury.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 15

Predicting Nuggets' Starting Lineup After Christian Braun, Cam Johnson Injuries

After starting their 2025-26 season with a dominant 9-2 record, the Denver Nuggets have been dealt a couple of significant injury blows that could alter their short-term future.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 15

Undermanned Nuggets take aim at Timberwolves

Almost nothing has slowed the Denver Nuggets this season. Now, Denver must show it can persevere despite injuries to key players. The Nuggets learned Friday that they will be without forward Christian Braun for approximately six weeks because of a sprained left ankle.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / November 15

Nuggets Set To Face First ‘Real’ Test Of The Season Without Braun

DENVER — The Nuggets have looked unshakeable through the season’s opening month. Nikola Jokić has launched another MVP chase, powering Denver to a 9-2 record and the second seed in the West.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 14

NBA Notes: Nuggets, Christian Braun, Bulls, Coby White, Jazz, Georges Niang

Denver took a hit to its depth on the wing, with Christian Braun expected to miss at least six weeks due to a left ankle sprain. Shams Charania of ESPN reported the timeline, and the Nuggets confirmed it in a release.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / November 14

Nuggets confirm timeline for return for Christian Braun

Braun suffered the injury late in the first quarter during Wednesday’s win at the Clippers.

Nikola Jokic pours in 55 points as Nuggets blitz Clippers

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Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Nuggets’ Christian Braun leaves Clippers game with ankle injury

The Denver Nuggets’ early-season surge hit a moment of concern on Wednesday night when rising wing Christian Braun exited their matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers with a left ankle injury.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 5

Here's Why Nuggets Fans Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief About Christian Braun

Crowded scenes in the Where’s Waldo? books invite the reader to search for a bespectacled, winter-hat-wearing wanderer, hidden among the bustling activities and thronging characters on each page.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / November 3

How the Nuggets’ Choices on Braun Led to His Big Extension

Nuggets fans had plenty to celebrate at the start of the season when Christian Braun signed a five-year, $125 million extension. The deal effectively locked in Denver’s core four for the Nikola Jokic era alongside Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 1

Christian Braun Takes Responsibility After Nuggets' Loss to Blazers

The Denver Nuggets made a statement about Christian Braun's future with the franchise heading into the 2025-26 season by handing him a massive five-year contract extension worth $125 million.

Denver Nuggets News / Hardwood Heroics / October 22

'It Means the World to Me' – Denver Nuggets Guard Has Heartwarming Reaction on Latest Contract Extension

The Denver Nuggets recently signed Christian Braun to a five-year, $125 million rookie extension, which keeps him under contract through the 2030-31 season.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

Nuggets Decide On Title Window With Christian Braun Extension

DENVER — The Nuggets’ front office has ensured stability for its championship core. Guard Christian Braun has agreed to a five-year, $125 million rookie contract extension with the Nuggets, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / October 20

Reports: Nuggets sign Christian Braun to 5-year, $125 million extension

Renewing their commitment to pursuing another NBA title in 2025-26, the Denver Nuggets signed guard Christian Braun to a five-year, $125 million rookie contract extension, multiple outlets reported Monday.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / October 20

Nuggets make significant move with Christian Braun

After being an important member of the team’s bench unit during his first two years in Denver, Braun moved into the starting lineup last season following the departure of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency.

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Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19

Nuggets rumors: Christian Braun contract extension ‘pessimism’ persists amid $25 million desires

Head coach Michael Malone nearly traded Denver Nuggets forward Christian Braun during the 2023–2024 NBA season. But then came his breakout performance in Game 6 of the semifinals against the Thunder, a night that changed everything.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 3

NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Nuggets, Christian Braun, G League

Michael Porter Jr. made headlines recently when he suggested he’s taking his career one year at a time because of his injury history. “Because of the injuries and stuff, I don’t know how much longer I really want to play,” he initially said.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / May 16