Peyton Watson News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Chance to play Saturday Watson (side) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Rockets.

Impact 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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Not playing Thursday Watson (side) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Orlando.

Impact Watson is dealing with a right trunk contusion, which will result in him missing his first game of the 2025-26 regular season Thursday. 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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Questionable for Thursday Watson (side) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Magic.

Impact 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 these guys are out, Bruce Brown could receive major minutes as a starter. Check back for another update on Watson closer to Thursday's tip.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets face the Magic on 5-game win streak

Denver looks to prolong its five-game win streak with a victory against Orlando

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nikola Jokic's 12th triple-double of the season leads Nuggets to 128-125 OT win over Rockets

Nikola Jokic had 39 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his NBA-leading 12th triple-double of the season as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Houston Rockets 128-125 in overtime...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Fails to return Monday 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.

Impact Watson was diagnosed with a right trunk contusion and never returned after departing during the first half. He can be considered day-to-day until further notice.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Watson is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Rockets due to a right trunk contusion.

Impact 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 on the sideline, per Bennett Durando of The Denver Post.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Monday 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.

Impact 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 21 points 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.

Impact 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). He's averaging 14.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 blocks per game over his last nine appearances.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic has 36 points and 12 boards as Nuggets rout Kings 136-105 for 11th straight road win

Nikola Jokic had 36 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists as the Denver Nuggets breezed past the Sacramento Kings 136-105 for their franchise-record 11th straight road win

DECEMBER 12 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 12 • YOUTUBE

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DECEMBER 12 • NUGGLOVE.COM

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DECEMBER 10 • NUGGLOVE.COM

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DECEMBER 8 • YOUTUBE

Jamal Murray scores season-high 52 points, Nuggets hold off Pacers 135-120

Jamal Murray scored a season-high 52 points and Nikola Jokic fell just short of another triple-double to help the Denver Nuggets hold off the short-handed Indiana Pacers 135-120 on...

DECEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Chips in 15 points in loss 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Davis has 32 points as Mavericks beat Nuggets 131-121

Anthony Davis scored a season-high 32 points in his second game back from injury, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets 131-121 on Monday night

DECEMBER 2 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 29 • YOUTUBE

Nuggets and Spurs meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage

The Denver Nuggets face the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Peyton Watson is Nuggets' last chance to fix NBA-worst flaw without a trade If the Denver Nuggets want to fix one of their worst flaws, they need Peyton Watson to step up and accept the challenge.

NOVEMBER 26 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Nuggets' injuries have brought Peyton Watson contract decision into spotlight | Sporting News Denver is going to have to pay up.

NOVEMBER 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Peyton Watson's future in Denver is all but confirmed Peyton Watson has a big free agency decision coming in the offseason, but it's already looking like his future is all but confirmed.

NOVEMBER 25 • NUGGLOVE.COM

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NOVEMBER 25 • YOUTUBE

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NOVEMBER 25 • YOUTUBE

Impressive run continues 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.

Impact 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 and blocks during that time.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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Nuggets face the Magic on 5-game win streak

Nikola Jokic's 12th triple-double of the season leads Nuggets to 128-125 OT win over Rockets

Jokic has 36 points and 12 boards as Nuggets rout Kings 136-105 for 11th straight road win

Jamal Murray scores season-high 52 points, Nuggets hold off Pacers 135-120

Anthony Davis has 32 points as Mavericks beat Nuggets 131-121

Nuggets and Spurs meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage