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4. Februar 2026
Good to go vs. New York
Braun (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Analyse
Braun returned Tuesday against the Nuggets from a 12-game absence due to a left ankle sprain and finished with six points and two assists in 26 minutes. Even with Wednesday's game being the second leg of a back-to-back set, the Nuggets feel confident enough in Braun to give the fourth-year pro the green light to play against New York.
4. Februar 2026
Probable for Wednesday
Braun (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks.
Analyse
Braun logged 26 minutes as a starter in his return from a lengthy layoff during Tuesday's loss to the Pistons, and it looks like he'll be available for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Braun is averaging 9.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game this season.
4. Februar 2026
Limited production in return
Braun (ankle) posted six points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two assists in 26 minutes Tuesday in the Nuggets' 124-121 loss to the Pistons.
Analyse
Back in action after missing the Nuggets' previous 12 contests due to a left ankle sprain, Braun stepped back into the starting five and handled a healthy minutes load, but he struggled to deliver much in the way of useful production. At least until the Nuggets get both of Cameron Johnson (knee) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring) back from injury, Braun should have a good chance at holding down a regular starting role, but he may not be in line for much of an uptick in playing time while he's struggled to find his shooting touch this season. After converting on at least 35 percent of his attempts from three-point range in each of his first three NBA campaigns, Braun has shot just 7-for-34 (20.6 percent) from downtown through his first 15 appearances of 2025-26.
3. Februar 2026
Available Tuesday
Braun (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Analyse
Braun will shed his questionable tag and return from a 12-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. However, it wouldn't be surprising if the fourth-year wing operates under a minutes restriction after the extended absence. Braun appeared in just three games in January, during which he averaged 2.7 points and 3.7 rebounds across 26.3 minutes per game following a 23-game absence due to the same ankle injury.
2. Februar 2026
Iffy for Tuesday
Braun (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com reports.
Analyse
Braun hasn't seen the court since Jan. 9 while on the mend from a left ankle sprain, but this questionable designation signals that he's closing in on a return. The Nuggets previously reported that Braun is expected to return before the All-Star break, so even if he isn't cleared to go Tuesday, he'll likely be on the court within the next week or so.
2. Februar 2026
Officially out
Braun (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analyse
Braun will miss a 12th consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain. Braun appears to be nearing a return, however, considering he wasn't ruled out until just before tipoff. Jalen Pickett and Julian Strawther are likely to continue to see increased roles in Braun's absence Sunday, and the latter's next chance to suit up comes Tuesday against the Pistons.
31. Januar 2026
Doubtful for Sunday
Braun (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Analyse
Braun is expected to miss a 12th consecutive contest as he recovers from a left ankle sprain, though it's a positive sign that he isn't being ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. Jalen Pickett and Julian Strawther may continue to see increased burn if Braun remains sidelined.
30. Januar 2026
Could return before break
The Nuggets are hopeful Braun (ankle) can return before the All-Star break, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analyse
The team hasn't disclosed much of a timetable for Braun's return, so this latest update at least provides some perspective on a potential target date. The Kansas product hasn't take the floor since Jan. 9 after suffering a left ankle sprain and has already been downgraded to out for Thursday's matchup against the Nets.