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Braun

With Braun back after a one-game absence, Russell Westbrook will return to playing his typical role off the bench. Julian Strawther saw extra minutes as a reserve with Braun sidelined, but he won’t get that same boost in this game.

Initially questionable for Monday’s game, Braun has officially been ruled out. Julian Strawther has the most to gain regarding fantasy value, as he appears to be the player most likely to replace Braun in the starting lineup. He’s worth streaming in deep leagues.

Braun was probable, but ultimately played Friday while dealing with a quad injury. Now he’s listed as questionable with a back issue. If Braun can’t go, Julian Strawther could move into the starting lineup.

Gordon and Braun were initially probable for Friday’s game, so the status upgrades were expected. They’ll take their usual places in the starting lineup, with Julian Strawther and Peyton Watson coming off the bench.

Denver should once again have both of these starters available as they look to get a second straight win. Julian Strawther and Peyton Watson likely won’t get a chance to move into the starting lineup for this game.

Braun and Strawther played in Saturday’s loss to the Wizards, which is why there were some questions regarding their statuses for Sunday. Both are available, with Braun occupying his usual place in the starting lineup and Strawther coming off the bench.

A late addition to the injury report, Braun is good to go for Saturday’s game. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup.

Braun wasn’t on the initial injury report, but now he is being listed with a quad issue. It shouldn’t keep him out of the lineup, but if it does in the future, Julian Strawther will likely fill the starting spot.

Braun was a perfect 7-of-7 from the field on Saturday, and he’s scored 11 points or more in every game this season. Rostered in 57% of Yahoo leagues, he’s provided 7th-round value over the past two weeks. Braun’s season-long value is even better, with the third-year guard ranked just outside the top 50 in 9-cat formats. Even with Denver playing three games in Week 6, his rostered percentage should increase.

Braun has begun to take off recently, providing improved value on both ends of the floor. The five steals were a career-high, and he also provided solid points, rebounds, and assists in 36 minutes on the floor. He’s providing top 50 per-game value, something few expected before the season began. And it isn’t as if Braun is doing anything “super-human” to be a top 50 fantasy player. He should be rostered in more than 51% of Yahoo leagues as he currently is.