Watson accumulated 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-4 3Pt), one rebound and two blocks in 24 minutes during Monday's 140-127 victory over the Thunder.
After playing just six minutes the night before, Watson soaked up some additional minutes with Aaron Gordon (calf) unavailable. The Nuggets have eased Watson back into the rotation slowly since returning from his injury, and the forward is averaging 7.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.8 blocks in 17.8 minutes over his last four games.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Muted production in return
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Watson (knee) tallied two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes in Wednesday's 116-110 win over the Kings.
Watson returned to action Wednesday after missing the Nuggets' previous 13 games while recovering from a right knee sprain. The third-year forward averaged 24.0 minutes per game over 49 appearances on the season. Still, he could struggle to consistently reach that level of playing time moving forward if Aaron Gordon (ankle) is soon cleared to return to action.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Cleared to play Wednesday
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Watson (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Watson will return from a month-long absence due to a sprained right knee. Considering the lengthy layoff, expect Watson to have his minutes monitored. Before sustaining the injury, Watson averaged 8.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.1 combined steals-plus-blocks across 24.1 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Could return against Sacramento
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Watson (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Kings.
After missing Denver's previous 13 outings due to a sprained right knee, Watson's questionable tag indicates that he is nearing a return to action. However, the 22-year-old forward will likely operate on a minutes restriction if he's upgraded to available.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Out at least four weeks
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The Nuggets announced Monday that Watson will be re-evaluated in four weeks due to a right knee sprain he sustained in Friday's 137-134 win over the 76ers, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Watson is a key part of the Nuggets' second unit, and his absence will likely force the Nuggets to lean more heavily on Julian Strawther and Zeke Nnaji off the bench. The 22-year-old has averaged 8.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 blocks in 24.1 minutes per game over 48 appearances on the season. A clearer timeline for his return should come into focus once he's re-evaluated in early March.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Not playing Monday
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Watson (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Watson will miss a second straight game due to a right knee sprain. He'll look to progress enough in his recovery to be cleared to play in Wednesday's rematch against New Orleans. Julian Strawther would be in line for a slight uptick in playing time off the bench Monday due to Watson's injury.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Won't play against Charlotte
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Watson is out for Saturday's game versus the Hornets due to a sprained right knee.
Watson will miss his first game of the season Saturday due to a knee injury. Julian Strawther and Hunter Tyson are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Watson's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with New Orleans.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Gets green light Tuesday
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Watson (head) is available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
After getting listed as probable with a head contusion, Watson has been given the green light to suit up for the Nuggets on Tuesday. Across his last eight games, the versatile 22-year-old wing has averaged 8.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 0.9 steals in 25.6 minutes.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Likely to play Tuesday
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Watson (head) is probable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
After leaving Sunday's meeting with the Magic with a head contusion, Watson will likely play through the issue Tuesday. Over his last eight games, the 22-year-old has averaged 8.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 0.9 steals in 25.6 minutes.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Suffers head injury
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Watson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Magic due to a head contusion.
The status of Watson for the rest of the game is uncertain, though it wouldn't be surprising to see the Nuggets take a cautious approach and shut him down for the night. Watson posted four points (1-2 FG, 2-2 FT), three blocks, two rebounds and one assist in 12 minutes before checking out of the contest with 3:23 remaining in the second quarter.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Posts diverse line from bench
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Watson provided 10 points (3-5 FG, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals over 35 minutes during Friday's 124-105 victory over Brooklyn.
Watson took only five shot attempts, but he made solid contributions in secondary categories in the victory. The Nuggets have a lot invested in Watson, but many forget that he entered the league following limited action in the college ranks and is still considered a developmental project for the team. Nonetheless, he's seeing significant action this season, averaging a career-high 24.7 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Scores 14 off bench
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Watson racked up 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four blocks and one steal across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 118-106 loss to the Celtics.
Nikola Jokic (illness) sat out Tuesday, and Watson was able to take advantage of some extra touches. He's been a serviceable streamer in the absence of Aaron Gordon (calf), posting averages of 10.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 three-pointers over his last seven outings.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Scores 18 points off bench
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Watson totaled 18 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one rebound, two assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 149-135 loss to the Cavaliers.
The Nuggets were without Aaron Gordon (calf) for this matchup Friday, but Watson still came off the bench, although he took advantage of his minutes to deliver an efficient scoring outing. Watson has scored in double digits in just two of his last 10 appearances, however, so it's hard to trust him to deliver sustained fantasy production, especially if he continues to play off the bench going forward.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Back to bench
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Watson won't start Sunday's game against the Hawks.
With Aaron Gordon (rest/calf) unavailable Saturday, Watson drew a spot start and finished with four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 26 minutes during a 122-113 loss to the Wizards. Gordon is back in the starting lineup Sunday, so Watson will assume his usual reserve role. Watson has scored in double figures only once across nine appearances as a reserve.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Muted effort in spot start
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Watson finished with four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 26 minutes during Saturday's 122-113 loss to the Wizards.
Watson stepped into Denver's starting lineup for the injured Aaron Gordon (calf) on Saturday, but the former played a muted role on offense while Nikola Jokic went off for a career-high 56 points. In 12 games as a starter this season, Watson is averaging 11.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, 0.7 steals and 1.2 three-pointers in 30.8 minutes per contest. If Gordon is unable to suit up for Sunday's tilt with Atlanta, Watson would be worth streaming for defensive stats in fantasy leagues with a likely uptick in playing time in this case.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Starting sans Gordon
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Watson is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
The Nuggets will be missing Aaron Gordon (calf) and Jamal Murray (hamstring), so Russell Westbrook and Watson will get the nod as replacements. Watson is averaging 12.4 points, 4.2 and 1.6 assists per game in a starting role this season.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Retreats to bench Tuesday
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Watson will come off the bench in Tuesday's matchup against the Warriors.
Aaron Gordon will reclaim his starting spot, sending Watson to the bench Tuesday. The 22-year-old started in the club's last 11 outings, during which he averaged 12.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocks across 31.2 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Available to play Tuesday
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Watson (groin) is available for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Watson continues to deal with a groin injury, but that hasn't impacted his availability. He's started in the Nuggets' last 11 games and has averaged 12.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game in that span. However, it's unclear if he'll remain in the starting unit now that Aaron Gordon (calf) is back.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Still working through groin injury
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Watson (groin) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Watson has played through groin and hip injuries as of late, but he's expected to play in Tuesday's NBA Cup clash. He's started in the Nuggets' last 11 games -- coinciding with Aaron Gordon's right calf injury -- and over that span Watson has averaged 12.4 points on 57.4 percent shooting, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocks over 31.2 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Available Sunday
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Watson (groin) will play during Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Watson will officially be available after being deemed probable ahead of game time due to an adductor strain. Watson has had a prominent role for Denver this season, but with Aaron Gordon (calf) back in the lineup, it wouldn't be surprising for Watson's playing time to take a hit.
