Christian Braun
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2025-26 Season Stats
PPG
11.5
RPG
4.3
APG
2.9
FG%
53.6
3P%
34.4
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DEN • Guard • #0
7 days ago
Braun had his most productive outing of the season on Monday, with the 21 points being the most he’s scored in a game. However, the three-point line remains an issue for the fourth-year wing. Having entered Monday shooting 18.2 percent from deep, Braun was 1-of-3 against the Kings. Decreased production in the three-point and steals categories is why Braun is ranked well outside the top-100 in nine-cat formats. The role makes him a player who should be rostered in most leagues, and managers need to consider buying low on Braun.
DEN • Guard • #0
16 days ago
Braun struggled in the season opener, but he was able to bounce back with a strong performance on Saturday. He signed a five-year, $125 million extension just a few days before the start of the regular season, and this is the type of performance they were hoping to get out of him. If he can keep this up, he’ll easily be able to make good on his eighth-round ADP in Yahoo! leagues.
DEN • Guard • #0
21 days ago
Braun has seen his minutes and production rise since being selected No. 21 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. He won a championship with the Nuggets as a rookie, and he’s steadily become an integral part of the team’s core rotation. Fantasy managers will hope he continues to ascend in Year 4. He finished as a late fifth rounder in per-game fantasy hoops value in 2024-25.
Source: Shams Charania on Twitter
DEN • Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
After only attempting two shots from the field in Denver’s preseason opener on Saturday, Braun was far more active offensively in Vancouver. And he didn’t miss, making all eight of his shot attempts in the 112-108 victory. Braun was close to a top-50 player in nine-cat formats in his first season as a starter, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP by a significant margin. He’s undoubtedly capable of duplicating that production, but the Nuggets are deeper than they were a season ago. Fantasy managers will want to begin considering Braun in the latter stages of the sixth round in 12-team category leagues.
DEN • Guard • #0
6 months ago
After providing limited offensive value in the first five games of the series, Braun upped his production in the final two games. While it wasn’t enough to help the Nuggets advance, the third-year guard’s play should encourage the front office heading into the offseason. In Games 6 and 7, Braun scored 42 points on 15-of-28 shooting from the field, and he was also responsible for 15 rebounds, eight assists, four steals and five three-pointers. During the regular season, Braun exceeded his Yahoo! ADP (133) by a significant margin, as he was nearly a top-50 player in nine-cat formats and ranked just outside the top 75 in eight-cat. He should be a top-100 pick in standard league drafts next fall.
DEN • Guard • #0
6 months ago
It took the best playoff performance of Braun’s career, but Denver was able to defend homecourt and force a Game 7. Braun set a new playoff career high for points and contributed value across the board to help keep the Nuggets’ season alive. They’ll head to OKC for the final game of this series on Sunday. Braun likely won’t repeat this type of performance, but they’ll need him at his best once again.
DEN • Guard • #0
6 months ago
This hasn’t been a great series for Braun, but he was able to contribute in this game. He scored a total of 22 points through the first three games and nearly matched that total on Sunday. Unfortunately, it was still on inefficient shooting, and this was his third straight game making less than 40 percent of his shots. Braun will need to score more efficiently if Denver is going to win this series and advance to the conference finals. He’ll look to get back on track in Game 5 on Tuesday.
DEN • Guard • #0
6 months ago
Braun has been solid throughout the postseason, but he had his highest-scoring performance of the series in the closeout win. This was also a new playoff career-high for him. Braun has enjoyed a breakout season, and that has continued into the postseason. He has solidified his role as a starter beyond this season, which bodes well for fantasy basketball. He’ll have a tall task in the second round of the playoffs in a matchup with the top-seeded Thunder.
DEN • Guard • #0
7 months ago
Braun and backcourt partner Jamal Murray (13/7/7/2 with one three-pointer) could not find their strokes in Game 4, as they were a combined 2-of-13 from three and 13-of-36 from the field overall. However, it was enough to help the Nuggets pick up a win the team desperately needed, evening the series at two games apiece. Braun and Murray will look to bounce back at home, as the Nuggets host Game 5 on Tuesday.
DEN • Guard • #0
7 months ago
Braun dropped a season-high 30 points on Sunday, and this was his first game with at least 20 since March 14. With the Nuggets in a tight battle for seeding in the Western Conference and Jamal Murray (hamstring) sidelined, they will need more production from Braun during the season’s final week. Despite the Nuggets coming up short on the scoreboard, Sunday showed what he’s capable of. Denver plays three games during Week 23, starting with the Kings on Wednesday.
DEN • Guard • #0
7 months ago
Braun has been consistently productive throughout the season, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP (133) in eight- and nine-cat formats. Over the past two weeks, the third-year wing has been a top-50 player in fantasy basketball and has shown no signs of slowing down. After representing excellent value in drafts ahead of the 2024-25 season, it can be argued that Braun should be a top-75 pick next fall. The Nuggets finish Week 22 on Sunday against the Pacers.
DEN • Guard • #0
7 months ago
The Nuggets are far deeper than they were in Wednesday’s loss to the Spurs, with Jamal Murray being the lone starter unavailable. Braun will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup after sitting out on Wednesday, and Watson will fill the void left by Murray. This raises his fantasy ceiling to where Watson can be streamed in deep leagues.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Guard • #0
7 months ago
Braun and Gordon were among the many Nuggets that missed Wednesday’s game following the double overtime loss to the Timberwolves Tuesday. It appears both will be back in the starting lineup Friday against the Warriors given their probable listings.
DEN • Guard • #0
7 months ago
All five of the Nuggets’ starters, including Braun, will sit out Wednesday’s game. Fantasy managers should expect to see plenty of Russell Westbrook, who should be motivated to redeem himself after a poor ending to Tuesday’s double overtime loss to the Timberwolves.
Source: Katy Winge
DEN • Guard • #0
7 months ago
Braun and Watson will join a long list of questionable Nuggets players ahead of Wednesday’s game. Russell Westbrook could break into the starting lineup in Braun’s typical spot. Even if Jamal Murray is upgraded to active.
DEN • Guard • #0
7 months ago
Braun stepped up for the shorthanded Nuggets and delivered his sixth double-double of the season, which was also his second in their last three games. This was also a new career-high for rebounds for Braun. The 24-year-old guard has enjoyed a breakout season for Denver and will be an intriguing option heading into fantasy drafts next season due to his efficient play. The Nuggets will play the second night of this back-to-back against the Spurs on Wednesday.
DEN • Guard • #0
7 months ago
As expected, Braun will be good to go once again. He’ll occupy his typical spot in the starting unit and should see a bump in usage with both Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #0
8 months ago
A double-digit scorer in five straight and six of his last seven outings, Braun finished Wednesday’s win with his fifth double-double of the season. A seventh-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks, the third-year wing has been a pleasant surprise in fantasy basketball. The only negative for fantasy managers is they’ll only get one more game out of Braun during Week 21, with the Jazz visiting Denver on Friday.
DEN • Guard • #0
8 months ago
While Braun continues to appear on the Nuggets’ injury report with a strained left foot, he has played in the team’s last four contests. Look for that to be the case on Wednesday, and the third-year wing is worth rostering in 12-team (and some 10-team) leagues, given how well he has performed this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #0
8 months ago
While his fantasy value has slipped recently, Braun remains one of the biggest surprises in fantasy basketball this season. He’s ranked safely within the top 100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, consistently recording complete stat lines. Denver’s remaining schedule for Week 21 isn’t the best, but Braun remains a player who needs to be rostered in standard leagues.
DEN • Guard • #0
8 months ago
Braun did not play in Monday’s win over the Warriors, with his absence freeing up a space in the starting lineup for Peyton Watson. In 35 minutes, Watson tallied 13 points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal, four blocks and one three-pointer. He will be worth a look as a deep-league streamer if Braun remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #0
8 months ago
Braun joins Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray as Nuggets starters who are unavailable for Monday’s game. Peyton Watson and Jalen Pickett should play additional minutes, with the former potentially being a starter. Given how shorthanded the Nuggets are, Watson is worth a roll of the dice in deep leagues.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Guard • #0
8 months ago
Initially probable to play on Monday, Braun’s status has been downgraded to questionable. With Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray doubtful, the Nuggets could be without three starters. Jalen Pickett and Vlatko Cancar are two players who may log additional minutes if all three starters are unavailable.
Source: Katy Winge
DEN • Guard • #0
8 months ago
Braun has been dealing with left foot inflammation recently, but the probable tag suggests he will be available on Monday. The Nuggets guard, a seventh-round player in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break, has not missed a game since December 16.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #0
8 months ago
After his run of 26 straight games in double figures came to a screeching halt on Wednesday, Braun started a new run on Friday. He’s scored 20 points or more in 16 games this season after having one such effort during the 2023-24 campaign. And since the All-Star break, Braun has been a sixth-round player in eight-cat formats. He has been a reliable fantasy option for most of this season, which is why Braun is rostered in most standard leagues.
DEN • Guard • #0
8 months ago
Braun was initially probable for Friday’s game, so the status upgrade was expected. He’ll play his usual role in the starting lineup and should already be rostered in most standard leagues.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Guard • #0
8 months ago
Braun’s foot injury is new, but it isn’t expected to keep him out of the lineup. He was held to just six points in Wednesday’s loss to Minnesota, but he should get back to his efficient ways against the Lakers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #0
8 months ago
Braun has been one of the biggest surprises in fantasy basketball this season, as he’s closing in on top-50 value in nine-cat formats. He last failed to reach double figures in scoring on January 14 and has been a third-round player in the 25 games since. Braun is only being rostered in 66 percent of Yahoo! leagues at this stage in the season, which is a bit surprising, given the consistent production.
DEN • Guard • #0
8 months ago
Braun may be the fifth option in the Nuggets’ starting lineup, but he’s emerged as a reliable option in standard leagues. The 25 points are the most he’s scored in a game since February 10, and he’s scored 23 or more in three of his last four outings. Since the All-Star break, Braun has provided fourth-round value in nine-cat formats. He’s rostered in 66 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and that percentage may increase with the Nuggets playing four games in weeks 19 and 20.
DEN • Guard • #0
8 months ago
With Julian Strawther (knee) out, Braun played 38 minutes Wednesday. All of the Nuggets’ starters played at least 35 minutes and no one off the bench played more than 18 minutes. Aaron Gordon was out too, but this just shows how the Nuggets trust Braun and he’s set to play a lot of minutes for the rest of the season. Braun’s scoring and threes will likely be more consistent the rest of the way, but his assists should be on the rise as well. The 23-year-old shooting guard had a season-high seven dimes Wednesday.