PEYTON WATSON NEWS

Back to bench Watson won't start Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact With Aaron Gordon (rest/calf) unavailable Saturday, Watson drew a spot start and finished with 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Muted effort in spot start 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.

Impact Watson stepped into Denver's starting lineup for the injured Aaron Gordon (calf) on Saturday, but he 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Gordon Watson is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Wizards.

Impact 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Tuesday Watson will come off the bench in Tuesday's matchup against the Warriors.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Tuesday Watson (groin) is available for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Still working through groin injury Watson (groin) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Watson (groin) will play during Sunday's game against the Clippers.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Sunday Watson is probable for Sunday's game against the Clippers with a right adductor strain.

Impact Watson has been dealing with an adductor strain for quite some time, but that hasn't prevented the third-year forward from making 10 starts in a row. The probable tag suggests he should remain in the starting unit, especially with Aaron Gordon (calf) listed as doubtful. Watson is averaging 12.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game since moving to a starting role.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Wednesday Watson (hip) is available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Watson has started in each of the Nuggets' last nine games, and he's expected to remain in the first unit now that he's been deemed available to play. The third-year veteran is averaging 12.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game as a starter in place of Aaron Gordon (calf).

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play against Utah Watson (hip) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz.

Impact Watson was also listed as probable ahead of Denver's previous contest due to a right adductor strain before being upgraded to available. If Watson is able to suit up against Utah, he will likely make his 10th straight start.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Watson (hip) will play Monday night against the Knicks.

Impact Watson was listed as probable due to a right adductor strain, and he's since been given the green light to suit up. He's averaging 13.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 blocks in eight games since joining the starting lineup in place of Aaron Gordon (calf).

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Monday Watson is probable for Monday's game against the Knicks due to a right adductor strain.

Impact This is a new injury for the youngster, but it doesn't look like it'll stop him from suiting up. Watson continues to fill in for Aaron Gordon (calf) and is averaging 13.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 blocks in 33.0 minutes per game as a starter.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson increasing production for Denver Nuggets while still a student of the NBA game Watson is in line for a seventh start Friday. That will give him more starts this season than his first two NBA seasons combined. He’s score...

NOVEMBER 22 • GAZETTE.COM

Strong two-way effort Watson fouled out of Tuesday's 122-110 win over the Grizzlies after recording 15 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 25 minu...

Impact Watson chipped in on both ends of the floor, continuing to provide serviceable production following the injury to Aaron Gordon. Despite foul trouble, Watson reminded everyone just what he can do when afforded meaningful minutes, playing as a primary defender, while also being able to spread the floor on the offensive end. Until Gordon returns, Watson should remain a key piece for the Nuggets.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

The 'gravy' of Peyton Watson's game showing promise for Denver Nuggets | NBA Insider After a season-opening shooting slump, Nuggets wing Peyton Watson is looking increasingly confident in his 3-point shot. The timing could ha...

NOVEMBER 12 • GAZETTE.COM

Productive in win over Dallas Watson recorded 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-4 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 40 minutes during Sunday's 122-120 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact Watson is enjoying a bigger role on offense this season with Aaron Gordon (calf) sidelined, and the former UCLA standout is making the most of the opportunity. In three starts, Watson is averaging 14.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 blocks across 35.7 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson, Christian Braun come up with clutch stops on Kyrie Irving to help Denver Nuggets defeat Dallas Mavericks There weren’t many stops against Kyrie Irving, but the Nuggets got the two that mattered most.

NOVEMBER 11 • GAZETTE.COM

Making most of opportunity Watson amassed 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 135-122 win over the Heat.

Impact With Aaron Gordon (calf) sidelined, Watson has seen an increased role over the last three games. During that stretch, he's averaged 14.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.3 steals in 32.7 minutes per game. Watson is locked into a starting role until Gordon returns, and the third-year forward's defensive prowess makes him an intriguing fantasy option.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson gets payback against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Nuggets' win over Oklahoma City After allowing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to hit a game-winning shot last season, third-year forward Peyton Watson came up with a game-winning...

NOVEMBER 7 • GAZETTE.COM

Peyton Watson's win-preserving blocked shot was a year in the making and a measure of revenge

Peyton Watson’s timing was perfect nearly a year later and in a similar late-game situation against the same star player

NOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watson seals 124-122 win for Nuggets with blocked shot in final second, handing Thunder 1st loss

Russell Westbrook scored 29 points, Peyton Watson blocked a shot in the closing seconds after missing a pair of free throws at the other end and the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets r...

NOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Running with starters Wednesday Watson is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus Oklahoma City.

Impact Watson steps in with Aaron Gordon (calf) unavailable. Wednesday will mark his first start of the season and the seventh of his three-year NBA career. He is joined by Russell Westbrook, Christian Braun, Michael Porter, and Nikola Jokic in the first unit on a limited Denver squad.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE