Peyton Watson News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Bulls have the perfect free agent target that is already breaking out The Chicago Bulls should target restricted free agent Peyton Watson, leveraging cap flexibility to land a potential breakout star.

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Nuggets trusted Christian Braun, but a breakout star is quickly making them regret it The Denver Nuggets handed a lucrative contract extension to Christian Braun, a move they are regretting as Peyton Watson blows up instead.

10 HOURS AGO • NUGGLOVE.COM

Drains four threes Tuesday Watson chipped in 18 points (7-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 115-107 loss to the Lakers.

Impact It was another strong showing from Watson, who continues to see elevated usage while Nikola Jokic (knee) is on the shelf. Over the last 12 games while the superstar center has been been sidelined, Watson is averaging 22.1 points, 6.2 boards, 2.8 assists, 2.2 threes, 1.3 steals and 1.2 blocks in 35.9 minutes.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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19 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Denver plays Washington, seeks 5th straight road win

Denver aims to extend its four-game road win streak with a victory over Washington

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Doncic has a triple-double as the Lakers rally past the short-handed Nuggets, 115-107

Luka Doncic had 38 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Denver Nuggets 115-107 on Tuesday night

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Los Angeles faces Denver on 3-game road skid

Los Angeles will look to stop its three-game road skid when the Lakers take on Denver

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Stays productive Saturday Watson had 21 points (8-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 121-115 win over Washington.

Impact The fourth-year forward scored in double digits for a 12th straight game as he continues his breakout campaign. Over that stretch, Watson is averaging 21.8 points, 6.0 boards, 2.6 assists, 1.9 threes, 1.2 steals and 0.9 blocks while shooting 51.6 percent from the floor and 41.8 percent from beyond the arc.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Murray leads Denver against Charlotte after 42-point game

Denver hosts the Charlotte Hornets after Jamal Murray scored 42 points in the Denver Nuggets' 121-115 win against the Washington Wizards

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

ALL Denver Nuggets Postgame Media vs. WAS 🎙️

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Peyton Watson 21-Point Game | Highlights vs. WAS

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Jamal Murray scores 42 points to lead Nuggets to victory over Wizards

Jamal Murray scored 42 points on 15-for-24 shooting and the Denver Nuggets pulled away in the final minutes for a 121-115 win over the Washington Wizards

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Washington faces Denver on 4-game skid

Washington looks to stop its four-game losing streak when the Wizards take on Denver

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Peyton Watson's breakout couldn't have come at a worse time for the Nuggets Peyton Watson is playing on another level for the Denver Nuggets, making it even harder not to think about his future.

6 DAYS AGO • NUGGLOVE.COM

Peyton Watson's historic run is inspired by Kevin Durant's mentorship: "Kevin doesn't have an ego" The 23-year-old gets candid about being mentored by Durant.

6 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

NBA fans are making a Peyton Watson realization Nuggets already knew NBA fans are waking up to the talent of Peyton Watson, but Denver Nuggets fans have known about his greatness for some time.

6 DAYS AGO • NUGGLOVE.COM

Jamal Murray scores 33 and Nuggets beat Mavs 118-109 as Cooper Flagg exits with sprained ankle

Jamal Murray scored 33 points and the Denver Nuggets held on for a 118-109 victory over Dallas

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cooper Flagg sprains an ankle and is ruled out after halftime as Mavs lose to Nuggets

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has been ruled out for the second half against Denver after the No. 1 overall pick sprained his left ankle in the first half

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Peyton Watson named player of the week | Sporting News Peyton Watson is proving to be one of the league's rising stars

JANUARY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nuggets' Peyton Watson has scored more points in the last week than his entire college career at UCLA | Sporting News How is he doing this?

JANUARY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Strikes for 31 in New Orleans Watson had 31 points (11-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 39 minutes during Tuesday's 122-116 win over the Pelicans.

Impact Fresh off being named the Western Conference Player of the Week, Watson scored 30-plus points for the second time in the last four games and recorded at least one steal, one block and one three-pointer for the fourth time in the last five contests. The fourth-year forward has kicked his production into high gear since Christmas while the Nuggets have dealt with absences from Nikola Jokic (knee) and Christian Braun (ankle), and over the last 10 games Watson has averaged 22.3 points, 6.2 boards, 2.7 assists, 2.0 threes, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks in 36.5 minutes while shooting 51.3 percent from the floor and 41.7 percent from beyond the arc.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Denver takes road win streak into matchup with Dallas

Denver comes into a matchup with Dallas after winning three road games in a row

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 14 • YOUTUBE

Player of the Week: Peyton Watson CONTINUES to Shine | Highlights vs. NOP

JANUARY 14 • YOUTUBE

Murray, Watson help Nuggets beat Pelicans 122-116

Jamal Murray had 35 points and nine assists, Peyton Watson made the tiebreaking jumper with 39 seconds left and the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-116 on Tuesday...

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

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