Peyton Watson News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Brown's goaltended layup in OT lifts short-handed Nuggets over 76ers 125-124

Bruce Brown scores 19 points, including the winning bucket in overtime, to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 125-124 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Nuggets face impossible Peyton Watson decision no team should have to make The Denver Nuggets don't want to lose Peyton Watson, but there is a reason why they didn't extend him before the season.

JANUARY 5 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Stays hot with 23 points Watson supplied 23 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 29 minutes during Sunday's 127-115 loss to Brooklyn.

Impact Watson is certainly heating up, with Sunday's performance being his third consecutive game with at least 20 points. The 23-year-old forward should continue to play big minutes in the Nuggets' starting lineup as long as Nikola Jokic (knee) is sidelined. For the campaign, Watson has averaged 14.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks in 31.1 minutes per contest across 23 games as a starter.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson 21-Point Game | Highlights vs. CLE

JANUARY 3 • YOUTUBE

Donovan Mitchell scores 33 points, Cavaliers outlast short-handed Nuggets 113-108

Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points and Darius Garland had 18 points and eight assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 113-108

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Scores team-high 24 points Watson closed with 24 points (9-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 106-103 victory over the Raptors.

Impact Watson struggled from beyond the arc but still managed to finish as the Nuggets' leading scorer Wednesday, with 14 of his 24 points coming in the second quarter. It was his fifth time he 20-plus points in a game this season and his seventh multi-steal game. He'll wrap up the month of December having averaged 12.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 1.1 threes, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks over 29.6 minutes per game.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets trade candidate may have played his last game with Nikola Jokic With Nikola Jokic slated to miss at least the next four weeks, there is a real chance the Nuggets trade Peyton Watson before the two can pla...

JANUARY 1 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Peyton Watson 24-Point Game| Highlights vs. TOR

JANUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

Watson scores 24 points as Nuggets hold off Raptors to win 106-103 without the injured Jokic

Peyton Watson scored 24 points, Jamal Murray had 21 and the Denver Nuggets won their first game without injured center Nikola Jokic, beating the Toronto Raptors 106-103

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Scores 11 points Watson posted 11 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Monday's 147-123 loss to Miami.

Impact Nikola Jokic left this game early and is expected to miss at least four weeks with a hyperextended left knee. The Nuggets are already thin in the frontcourt, and it's likely that Watson is asked to step up offensively. Additionally, his workloads should be even more secure in the short term.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokić's Nuggets Teammate Is Tired of Acting Unsurprised by His Performances Nuggets guard Peyton Watson doesn't want The Joker's latest masterpiece—a 56-point triple double—to be swept under the rug as just another d...

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • SI.COM

ALL Denver Nuggets Postgame Media vs. DAL🎙️

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Flagg scores 33 points, Davis adds 31 as Mavericks beat Nuggets 131-130

Cooper Flagg had 33 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Anthony Davis had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets 131-130

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go vs. Dallas Watson (lower body) is available for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Watson has been cleared to play in a second consecutive game while managing a right trunk contusion. The third-year forward has been a permanent member in the Nuggets' starting lineup since Nov. 15, and over his last 15 outings he has averaged 14.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 threes and 1.1 blocks over 30.1 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Tuesday Watson is probable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks with a right trunk contusion.

Impact Watson was able to play through this injury Monday against the Jazz, finishing with 20 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes. For now, the Nuggets expect him to push through the pain once again.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

ALL Denver Nuggets Postgame Media vs. UTA🎙️

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Strong performance in return Watson closed Monday's 135-112 victory over Utah with 20 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes.

Impact Watson returned to action after missing the past two games due to a trunk injury. In what was clearly a favorable matchup, Watson delivered an efficient 20 points, continuing his breakout season. Both Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Christian Braun (ankle) remain sidelined, making Watson an intriguing addition to any standard league roster.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets jump out to a 19-0 lead and rout the Jazz 135-112

Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets raced out to a 19-0 lead in the opening four minutes and tied a franchise record for 3-pointers with 24, cruising to a 135-112 victory over the...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Getting green light Monday Watson (side) will play Monday against the Jazz.

Impact Watson will return to the hardwood Monday after missing two matchups with a side injury. He should slot into the starting five in his return, which will presumably bump Tim Hardaway back to a bench role.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Watson (side) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Watson, who has missed the past two games for Denver, remains day-to-day. Over his last 10 games, Watson has averaged 13.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 blocks in 28.7 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Durant scores 31, Sheppard's 11-point flurry helps Rockets end Nuggets' 6-game win streak, 115-101

Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Reed Sheppard scored the final 11 points of the third quarter to blow open a close game, and the Houston Rockets rolled past the Denver Nuggets 115-1...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Saturday Watson (side) won't play Saturday against the Rockets, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Watson will miss a second straight game Saturday, but the forward remains day-to-day. In his absence, guys like Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway and Zeke Nnaji could absorb more minutes for Denver.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets Facing Harsh Reality With Peyton Watson's Future The Denver Nuggets' contract situation surrounding fourth-year wing Peyton Watson is... complicated.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SI.COM

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.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Brown's goaltended layup in OT lifts short-handed Nuggets over 76ers 125-124

Donovan Mitchell scores 33 points, Cavaliers outlast short-handed Nuggets 113-108

Watson scores 24 points as Nuggets hold off Raptors to win 106-103 without the injured Jokic

Flagg scores 33 points, Davis adds 31 as Mavericks beat Nuggets 131-130

Nuggets jump out to a 19-0 lead and rout the Jazz 135-112

Durant scores 31, Sheppard's 11-point flurry helps Rockets end Nuggets' 6-game win streak, 115-101