The Nuggets got some brutal news heading into the weekend, finding out that Christian Braun will be out for at least six weeks with a sprained ankle. The only bright spot to glean from this tough situation is that the team will get a good look at some of the younger, fringe roster players like Julian Strawther, Jalen Pickett, and maybe even Zeke Nnaji, DaRon Holmes, and Hunter Tyson.
Braun hurt his ankle Wednesday night against the Clippers, awkwardly limping to the locker room before halftime, and never returning. The team announced on Friday that he suffered a left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in six weeks.