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Nuggets Face Unexpected Setback: Christian Braun’s 6-Week Ankle Injury Sparks Team Concerns

Nuggets Face Unexpected Setback: Christian Braun's 6-Week Ankle Injury Sparks Team Concerns

It’s a tough pill to swallow for Denver Nuggets fans as Christian Braun, a key cog in their lineup, faces a significant setback. The starting guard’s left ankle sprain means he’s sidelined for at least six weeks, putting a considerable dent in the team’s strategy moving forward. Injuries like this aren’t just stats on paper—they ripple through the locker room, shake the game plan, and test the mettle of any squad. With Braun’s status up for re-evaluation, the Nuggets will need to adapt swiftly and find new ways to keep the momentum alive. The road ahead just got bumpier—and I’ll be tracking every twist. LEARN MORE

VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 6: Christian Braun #0 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball in a preseason NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Rogers Arena on October 6, 2025 in Vancouver, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Christian Braun’s injury is a big blow for the Nuggets. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

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The Denver Nuggets will have to play at least a month and a half without one of their more important players.

Starting guard Christian Braun is out with a left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

This article will be updated with more information.

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