Overview
- ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Braun will be re-evaluated in six weeks after sustaining a left ankle sprain.
- Braun was injured on Nov. 12 against the Clippers, exited after 16 minutes, and did not return in Denver’s 130-116 win.
- He is expected to miss multiple weeks, with a potential return after Christmas if his recovery progresses as hoped.
- Before the injury, the starting guard averaged 11.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists on 49.5% shooting through 11 games after signing a new deal in October.
- In Braun’s absence, the Nuggets are projected to increase opportunities for Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown as they carry a six-game win streak into Saturday’s visit to Minnesota.