Christian Braun Injury Status Update for April 11th, 2026
Christian Braun of the Nuggets has been ruled out and will not play today. Christian was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 37th game Christian has missed this season.
Christian Braun Season Averages
Christian's absence leaves a significant hole in the Nuggets rotation. Across 44 games this season, he's averaging 11.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game while playing 31.8 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.8 | 11.9 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 8.8 |
Nuggets Performance With & Without Christian Braun
The numbers tell a clear story about Christian's value to the Nuggets. With Christian in the lineup this season, the team is 29-15. Without him, they've gone 23-13. The Nuggets's net rating is 4.1 points worse per 100 possessions when Christian plays, which is a substantial gap.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 29-15 | 23-13 | — |
| Off Rating | 121.2 | 120.8 | -0.4 |
| Def Rating | 114.5 | 118.3 | +3.7 |
| Net Rating | 6.7 | 2.6 | -4.1 |
| PPG | 123.7 | 119.8 | -4.0 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Christian Braun?
When Christian sits, other Nuggets players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Peyton Watson, Jalen Pickett and Spencer Jones stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Christian has been out this season, Peyton Watson has averaged 6.1 more points per game, 4.0 additional field goal attempts and 9.6 extra minutes.
PPG: +6.1 | FGA: +4.0 | MPG: +9.6
When Christian has been out this season, Jalen Pickett has averaged 3.5 additional field goal attempts and 11.3 extra minutes.
FGA: +3.5 | MPG: +11.3
When Christian has been out this season, Spencer Jones has averaged 11.9 extra minutes.
MPG: +11.9
Christian Braun Betting Trends
For bettors, Christian's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Nuggets's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Christian has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Braun) Nuggets OVER: 24-12 (+10.7u, 232.6 / -109 avg. line) Peyton Watson REB UNDER: 21-12 (+7.4u, 5.5 / -114 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Christian Braun's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Nuggets @ Spurs - April 12, 2026 Denver Nuggets: Christian Braun (Out) Aaron Gordon (Out) Cameron Johnson (Out) Nikola Jokic (Out) Jamal Murray (Out) San Antonio Spurs: Stephon Castle (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Christian's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Nuggets.