Peyton Watson News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Lakers only have one realistic way to steal Peyton Watson from rival Nuggets The Los Angeles Lakers have their hearts set on Peyton Watson in free agency. But how can they realistically pry him loose from the Denver N...

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Mathurin scores 38 points in his Clippers home debut in 115-114 win over the Nuggets

Bennedict Mathurin scored 38 points in his home debut for Los Angeles and the Clippers held off the Denver Nuggets 115-114 on Thursday night

18 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Nuggets only have one realistic path to keep Peyton Watson this offseason Denver's inability to avoid the luxury tax next season leaves only one way to match the offer he will receive from someone else.

1 DAY AGO • NUGGLOVE.COM

Nuggets mourn Doug Moe, the motion-offense pioneer who helped change the NBA

The Denver Nuggets are honoring late coach Doug Moe while pushing to steady their season amid injuries

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pelicans' cap problems are going to cost them the perfect wing upgrade this summer The Pelicans’ 2026 offseason looks bleak, with no cap space or draft picks, leaving them unable to pursue Nuggets breakout wing Peyton Watso...

2 DAYS AGO • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Jokic and the Nuggets visit conference foe Los Angeles

Los Angeles and Denver will hit the court in a matchup of Western Conference opponents

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lakers' Peyton Watson rumors get more fuel on the fire Buzz continues to intensify linking the Los Angeles Lakers to Denver Nuggets wing Peyton Watson. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin revealed...

3 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Nuggets fans should be terrified of Windhorst's Peyton Watson prediction The rumor mill is heating up for Peyton Watson. Nuggets fans may have to face the reality of life without the budding young star.

FEBRUARY 12 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Lakers get great Peyton Watson sign-and-trade news | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers received an encouraging update on a potential offseason target.

FEBRUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nuggets' looming free agency dilemma shows why the Lakers' finances matter Peyton Watson could easily find himself in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform next season.

FEBRUARY 10 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Memphis faces Denver, aims to break 3-game skid

Memphis aims to stop its three-game losing streak with a victory over Denver

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Peyton Watson among players the Lakers pursue in offseason | Sporting News After quiet days leading up to the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to make some splash plays this upcoming offseason...

FEBRUARY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cavaliers face the Nuggets, aim for 4th straight win

Cleveland seeks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Cavaliers take on Denver

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Nuggets may already have a second Peyton Watson waiting in the wings Peyton Watson is the latest Nugget to miss time due to injury. Another young Nugget looks to fill his shoes.

FEBRUARY 8 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Nuggets' lone trade deadline move suddenly got a lot more important The Denver Nuggets will be without Peyton Watson for a few weeks, but at least they have Spencer Jones to turn to (again).

FEBRUARY 6 • NUGGLOVE.COM

To miss four weeks Watson is expected to miss at least four weeks with his right hamstring strain, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact This is a devasting blow for the Nuggets, and the franchise has had some awful luck with injuries this season. Watson has had a breakout season in Denver, averaging 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals while hitting 41.7 percent from beyond the arc.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson injury update is terrible news for Nuggets | Sporting News The Denver Nuggets received awful news on the injury status of their 6-foot-8 breakout star.

FEBRUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dealing w/ Grade 2 hamstring strain Watson has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain and he's expected to miss an extended amount of time, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact While Watson doesn't have an official timetable to return, it's worth noting that Aaron Gordon missed over a month when he suffered his initial hamstring injury, so Watson's timetable will likely be measured in weeks, not days. Julian Strawther, Spencer Jones, Tim Hardaway and Zeke Nnaji will help fill the void at the forward spots in Denver while Watson and Gordon are sidelined.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Towns is bloodied and bandaged, Nuggets lose 2 injured starters in Knicks' double-OT win

Karl-Anthony Towns had a bandage over his right eye covering the stitches he needed to close a cut that sent blood streaming down his face and turned part of his white jersey red

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Knicks outlast Nuggets 134-127 in 2 OTs for their eighth straight victory as Brunson scores 42

Jalen Brunson had 42 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the New York Knicks outlasted the Denver Nuggets 134-127 in two overtimes for their eighth straight victory

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Doesn't return Wednesday Watson (hamstring) left Wednesday's 134-127 double overtime loss to the Knicks in the fourth quarter and did not return.

Impact Watson suffered a right hamstring injury late in Wednesday's game and limped back to the locker room. The forward didn't return to the game, and he ended the night with 10 points (4-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 33 minutes. Watson's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Bulls.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson injury looks life awful news for Nuggets | Sporting News The Denver Nuggets' breakout star suffered a lower-body injury on Wednesday night.

FEBRUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Exits game with hamstring injury Watson went to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game against the Knicks due to a right hamstring injury, Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports reports.

Impact Watson came up favoring his hamstring and was taken out of the game at the 8:30 mark of the fourth quarter. He has been taken to the locker room, where he will be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether Watson can return to Wednesday's game. Julian Strawther should see a slight uptick in minutes if Watson is unable to return.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets quietly creating huge weapon that turns contenders into champions Peyton Watson is blossoming into a star for the Denver Nuggets, improving an already potent team. That should worry everyone in the league.

FEBRUARY 3 • NUGGLOVE.COM

"We're going to have to play them in the playoffs" - Peyton Watson was secretive about his tactics of guarding Shai Gillgeous-Alexander Watson simply had no way to stop SGA last night.

FEBRUARY 2 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

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