Sources: Nuggets F Braun out at least 6 weeks

Denver Nuggets forward Christian Braun will be re-evaluated in six weeks with a left ankle injury he suffered in Wednesday night’s win over the LA Clippers, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Braun injured himself in the first quarter after Clippers guard James Harden stepped on his right foot, causing Braun to land awkwardly on his left foot. Braun returned to the game in the second quarter but was clearly hobbled and did not return in the second half.

Braun underwent tests that revealed the extent of the injury.

Denver has 17 games between Friday and Christmas Day.

Braun has become a key contributor in the Nuggets’ rotation, often defending the opponents best offensive player. He was averaging 11.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and three assists in Denver’s first 11 games.