Watson (side) won't play Saturday against the Rockets, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Watson will miss a second straight game Saturday, but the forward remains day-to-day. In his absence, guys like Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway and Zeke Nnaji could absorb more minutes for Denver.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Chance to play Saturday
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Watson (side) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Rockets.
Watson was unable to play against the Magic on Thursday due to a right trunk contusion, but he may limit his absence to one game if he's cleared to return Saturday. He was in the Nuggets' starting lineup in the 14 games prior to Thursday's contest, and over that span he averaged 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.1 blocks over 30.2 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Not playing Thursday
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Watson (side) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Watson is dealing with a right trunk contusion, which will result in him missing his first game of the season. He has started in each of the Nuggets' last 14 games, so his absence opens the door for Tim Hardaway or Zeke Nnaji to enter Denver's starting lineup. Watson's next opportunity to play is Saturday against the Rockets.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Questionable for Thursday
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Watson (side) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Magic.
Watson suffered a right trunk contusion during Monday's win over Houston and was unable to return, which resulted in Tim Hardaway starting the second half. However, Hardaway is also questionable for Thursday's game with an illness, so if both players are out, Bruce Brown could receive major minutes as a starter.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Fails to return Monday
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Watson (side) didn't return to Monday's game against the Rockets. He finished the night with five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one steal in six minutes before exiting.
Watson was diagnosed with a right trunk contusion and never returned after departing during the first half. Head coach David Adelman stated after the game that Watson is dealing with a stinger, and the injury shouldn't cause a long-term absence, per Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette. Watson can be considered day-to-day until further notice.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Questionable to return
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Watson is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Rockets due to a right trunk contusion.
Watson made his way back to the bench shortly after being evaluated in the locker room. However, he didn't appear to be moving well, per Bennett Durando of The Denver Post.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Heads to locker room Monday
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Watson headed to the locker room during Monday's game against the Rockets due to an apparent left side injury, Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com reports.
Watson was spotted grabbing his left side as he walked to the locker room, and his absence would thin the team's frontcourt depth. With Aaron Gordon (hamstring) also out, not having Watson could translate to more minutes for Spencer Jones, Zeke Nnaji and even Tim Hardaway.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Goes for 21 points
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Watson ended Thursday's 136-105 victory over Sacramento with 21 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-8 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes.
Watson, along with Cameron Johnson (16 points), were the two players who stepped up for the Nuggets in a game where Jamal Murray had an outing to forget (11 points, 4-13 FG). Watson continues to produce in a starting role, and while he's not going to carry the team offensively, he's done a decent job filling in for the injured Aaron Gordon (hamstring). Watson is averaging 14.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 blocks per game over his last nine appearances.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Chips in 15 points in loss
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Watson ended Monday's 131-121 loss to the Mavericks with 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 35 minutes.
While he struggled from beyond the arc, Watson still finished as Denver's third-leading scorer. The 23-year-old forward has scored in double figures in five straight games, grabbing at least five boards in each of them. He also tied his season-high mark in blocks Monday. Watson has been a mainstay in the starting lineup of late and should remain in the first unit with Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Christian Braun (ankle) sidelined.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Impressive run continues
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Watson supplied 27 points (11-22 FG, 5-12 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Monday's 125-115 win over Memphis.
Watson continues to play the best basketball of his career, especially on the offensive end of the court. Known as a defensive specialist, injuries to key players have provided Watson with an opportunity to shoulder more responsibility as a scorer. He has scored at least 15 points in three of his last four games, averaging 20.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.3 three-pointers and 1.3 combined steals-plus-blocks during that span.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Flirts with double-double
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Watson totaled nine points (3-5 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Friday's 112-109 victory over the Rockets.
Watson played at least 34 minutes for the fourth straight game, grabbing double-digit rebounds for the second time in succession. Although he wasn't able to repeat his 32-point performance from earlier in the week, it appears as though Watson is locked in as a key member of the starting lineup, at least for the foreseeable future. Aaron Gordon is expected to miss time after leaving Friday's game due to an ongoing hamstring injury, only solidifying Watson's spot in the rotation.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Posts career highs in win
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Watson recorded 32 points (13-19 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block across 34 minutes in Wednesday's 125-118 win over the Pelicans.
Watson got the starting nod for the third consecutive game and erupted for a game- and career-high mark in points. The fourth-year forward also grabbed a game- and career-best 12 rebounds en route to his first double-double of the season. The 23-year-old is expected to continue seeing an increased role with Christian Braun (ankle) sidelined for an extended period.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Logs three blocks in loss
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Watson totaled five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Monday's 130-127 loss to the Bulls.
While Watson was elevated to the starting lineup to fill the void while Christian Braun (ankle) is sidelined, he has provided great value on the defensive end, averaging 1.5 steals and 2.0 blocks in his last two games. While Watson is averaging just 6.4 points on 44.1 percent from the field and 26.3 percent from three, he could see an increase in volume while in the starting lineup moving forward.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Moving to starting role
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Watson is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
The Nuggets will be down two starters in Christian Braun (ankle) and Cameron Johnson (biceps), so Watson will move to the starting lineup. This will be his second start of the 2025-26 campaign. In the previous one, the former UCLA standout posted 16 points, seven rebounds and three steals across 27 minutes in a 117-100 win over the Pacers on Nov. 8.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Quiet in 22 minutes
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Watson posted two points (1-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 130-116 victory over the Clippers.
Watson has been a low-end fantasy contributor to open the season with 6.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.0 blocks and 0.4 three-pointers in 21.1 minutes per game. Christian Braun (ankle) and Cameron Johnson (arm) suffered injuries during Wednesday's game and didn't return, making Watson a player to monitor in case those injuries linger. Watson's steal and block rates give him a nice floor when the minutes are there.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Thrives in starting role
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Watson recorded 16 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three steals across 27 minutes during Saturday's 117-100 victory over the Pacers.
Watson replaced Aaron Gordon (hamstring) in the starting lineup, tallying a season-high 16 points. Despite inconsistent minutes in most games, Watson has had a decent start to the season, averaging 7.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 21.2 minutes per game. He can be used for defensive streaming purposes or when those ahead of him in the rotation are sidelined.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Starting Saturday
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Watson is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
The 23-year-old forward will draw the start with Aaron Gordon (hamstring) unavailable, and Watson has had solid runs as a starter in the past. Over 18 starts last season, he averaged 11.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, 1.5 assists and 1.0 three-pointers per contest.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Another intriguing performance
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Watson closed with 10 points 3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block in 23 minutes during Friday's 109-107 loss to Portland.
Watson continues to turn some heads, playing at least 23 minutes for the third consecutive game. In that span, he has averaged 9.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.0 blocks, putting him firmly on the radar, even in standard fantasy formats. He is more of a deep-league target at this point but someone to monitor closely elsewhere, just in case his role increases at some point.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Strong line off bench
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Watson provided five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 122-88 win over the Pelicans.
This was Watson's 24th career game with at least three blocks, and he's been one of the best shot-blocking wings in the NBA in recent years. Watson is seeing 20.8 minutes per contest through four games to open the season, and he's managed to put up 11th-round fantasy value in nine-category formats despite a 10.2 percent usage rate.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Leads Denver with 15 points
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Watson registered 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block over 25 minutes during the Nuggets' 94-91 preseason loss to the Thunder on Friday.
Watson made his second start of the preseason Friday due to the absence of Aaron Gordon (rest). Watson took advantage of the additional playing time as he led the Nuggets in points while finishing tied with Cameron Johnson for most rebounds and assists. Watson came off the bench for the majority of the 2024-25 season but would be the top option to enter the starting lineup if Gordon were to ever miss time during the regular season.
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