This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/nuggets/onsi as Predicting Nuggets' Starting Lineup After Christian Braun, Cam Johnson Injuries. After starting their 2025-26 season with a dominant 9-2 record, the Denver Nuggets have been dealt a couple of significant injury blows that could alter their short-term future.

The Nuggets were too much to overcome, even without starters Christian Braun and Cam Johnson. With a 123-112 victory on Saturday, they’ve won seven in a row, including three straight on the road. Denver (10-2) hosts the Chicago Bulls on Monday before hitting the road again.

Jokic's status upgrade comes as some welcomed positive injury news for the Nuggets in the wake of their latest developments surrounding Christian Braun and Cameron Johnson, who will both be sidelined for their respective injuries vs. Minnesota, and for each, will lead to a multiple-game absence.