Peyton Watson News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

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

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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.

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Memphis faces Denver, aims to break 3-game skid

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

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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...

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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

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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

6 DAYS AGO • 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

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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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

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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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

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"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.

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Shines with team-high 29 points Watson produced 29 points (11-17 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Sunday's 121-111 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Watson took care of business for the Nuggets, who are slowly easing Nikola Jokic back to action. Jokic only attempted nine shots in the game and left the heavy lifting to Watson, who drilled five three-pointers and contributed in every major category. Watson has posted totals over 30 points four times this season, and the UCLA product was only one point away from hitting that milestone again.

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"I Wouldn't Change Him For Anybody" Nikola Jokić on Jamal Murray | Nuggets Postgame Media vs. OKC 🎙️

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Thunder beat Nuggets 121-111 behind Gilgeous-Alexander's 34 points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 121-111

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Stays productive in Jokic's return Watson finished with 21 points (9-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 35 minutes during Friday's 122-109 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Even with Nikola Jokic back in the lineup for the first time since Dec. 29 after recovering from a knee injury, Watson still managed to maintain the shot volume he'd established in the three-time MVP's absence. Watson scored more than 20 points in nine of 15 games in January, and the fourth-year forward averaged 21.9 points, 5.5 boards, 3.0 assists, 2.4 threes, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals on the month while shooting 46.2 percent from three-point range.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic returns from knee injury to lead Nuggets past Clippers, 122-109

Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 12 rebounds in his first game in a month, Tim Hardaway Jr. added 22 points and the Denver Nuggets knocked off the Los Angeles Clippers 122-109 on Fri...

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Strikes for 19 against Nets Watson ended Thursday's 107-103 win over Brooklyn with 19 points (7-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 34 minutes.

Impact The fourth-year forward continues to be a reliable secondary option in the Nuggets' offense, helping to fill the hole left by the absence of Nikola Jokic (knee). Watson has scored in double digits in 17 straight games dating back to Dec. 27, averaging 21.1 points, 5.5 boards, 2.5 assists, 2.1 threes, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals over that stretch.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers take on the Nuggets, look for 4th straight win

Los Angeles aims to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Clippers take on Denver

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Murray scores 27, Nuggets beat Nets 107-103 in Porter's return to Denver

Jamal Murray scored nine of his 27 points in the final 2:26, and the Nuggets spoiled Michael Porter Jr.’s return to Denver with a 107-103 win over the Brooklyn Nets

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

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