Peyton Watson News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

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

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.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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

FEBRUARY 2 • YOUTUBE

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

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

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

Extends double-digit scoring streak Watson racked up 13 points (6-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 109-107 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Watson continues to provide some of everything for Denver. He's currently on a 16-game streak of scoring double figures, although he shot just 30.0-percent from the field against Detroit in a two-point loss. Watson's defense remains stellar as he now has 11 blocks in his past four games.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Watson (ankles) is available for Tuesday's game against Detroit.

Impact Watson missed Friday's win over Milwaukee due to a right ankle strain and a left ankle sprain, though he'll return to action Tuesday. The 23-year-old forward has averaged 20.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.4 steals across 34.6 minutes per game in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Trading Peyton Watson ahead of deadline would be massive blunder by Nuggets There are some logical reasons for the Nuggets to consider trading Peyton Watson ahead of the deadline, but that would be a massive blunder.

JANUARY 26 • NUGGLOVE.COM

On track for Tuesday return Watson (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Watson missed Denver's last matchup due to an ankle sprain, but he appears poised for a return Tuesday evening if all goes according to plan. Expect confirmation on his availability closer to tipoff.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

NBA cap expert predicts Peyton Watson contract and the number is jarring Peyton Watson has exploded onto the scene this season, but the price tag for his contract extension this summer is exploding right along wit...

JANUARY 26 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Detroit puts road win streak on the line against Denver

Detroit comes into a matchup against Denver as winners of three consecutive road games

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

Questionable to play Sunday Watson (ankles) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Watson is dealing with injuries to both of his ankles, which prevented him from playing in Friday's win against the Bucks. Julian Strawther would likely remain in the Nuggets' starting lineup if Watson is not cleared to return Sunday.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Denver plays Memphis, looks for 7th straight road win

Denver comes into a matchup against Memphis as winners of six road games in a row

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo expects to miss extended time after injuring his calf again

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo thinks he will be out for an extended period after hurting his right calf again after a similar injury already caused him to miss eight games earl...

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Strawther scores 20 points as short-handed Nuggets outlast slumping Bucks 102-100

Julian Strawther scored a season-high 20 points and the short-handed Denver Nuggets built a 23-point lead before hanging on to beat the slumping Milwaukee Bucks 102-100

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Won't play Friday Watson (ankles) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Watson is dealing with a right ankle strain and a left ankle sprain, and he'll miss his first game since Dec. 20. His next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Grizzlies. With the 23-year-old forward unavailable, Tim Hardaway, Spencer Jones, Hunter Tyson and Julian Strawther are candidates to see an uptick in minutes.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Listed questionable Friday Watson (ankles) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Watson is dealing with sprains to both of his ankles, so it's possible Denver will exercise caution on the second leg of their back-to-back set. If the versatile forward ends up sitting out, Tim Hardaway and Spencer Jones are options to enter the starting lineup Friday.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson continues epic run with historic, Wemby-like performance In the Nuggets' win over the Wizards, Peyton Watson recorded a new career-high and put up a stat line we've only seen from Wemby.

JANUARY 23 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Nuggets' Peyton Watson makes basketball history only done once before in NBA | Sporting News He's on an absurd run.

JANUARY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Denver plays Milwaukee, aims for 6th straight road win

Denver comes into a matchup with Milwaukee as winners of five road games in a row

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

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

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

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

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

Detroit puts road win streak on the line against Denver

Denver plays Memphis, looks for 7th straight road win

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo expects to miss extended time after injuring his calf again

Strawther scores 20 points as short-handed Nuggets outlast slumping Bucks 102-100

Denver plays Milwaukee, aims for 6th straight road win