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Denver faces Portland following Jokic's 40-point performance

Denver takes on the Portland Trail Blazers after Nikola Jokić scored 40 points in the Denver Nuggets' 136-134 overtime victory against the San Antonio Spurs

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

The Peyton Watson dilemma puts the Nuggets between a rock and a hard place The Nuggets are going to have to make a difficult decision to bring Peyton Watson back.

APRIL 4 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Considered week-to-week Watson (hamstring) is considered week-to-week, Bennett Durando of The Denver Postreports.

Impact This is a tough blow for Denver after Watson suffered the setback during Wednesday's win over the Jazz. With the playoffs quickly approaching, the Nuggets are likely to tread carefully. In the meantime, Cameron Johnson and Julian Strawther are likely to be more involved for Denver.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Wednesday Watson exited Wednesday's 130-117 win over the Jazz in the second quarter and did not return due to right hamstring tightness, finishing with six points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and three...

Impact Watson checked out of this one with 7:03 remaining in the first half and never checked back in. The fourth-year forward recently missed 19 straight games due to a right hamstring strain, so the team may have been exercising caution with him. Watson's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Spurs.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return vs. Jazz Watson is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to right hamstring tightness.

Impact Watson logged just over nine minutes in the first half before checking out with 7:03 remaining in the second quarter. If he's unable to return, he'll finish with six points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and three rebounds.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Wednesday Watson won't start Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact With Aaron Gordon (calf) back in the lineup after a one-game absence, Watson will retreat to the second unit. The fourth-year forward has averaged 14.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 21.3 minutes per contest over his last three appearances off the bench.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson's rise will put the Nuggets in an uncomfortable position Peyton Watson is having a career year and showing elite-level talent. That's going to present a problem for the Nuggets this summer.

APRIL 1 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Peyton Watson's rise is going to put the Nuggets in an uncomfortable position Peyton Watson is having a career year and showing elite-level talent. That's going to present a problem for the Nuggets this summer.

APRIL 1 • NUGGLOVE.COM

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MARCH 30 • YOUTUBE

Jokic has 25 points, 15 rebounds, Nuggets beat Warriors 116-93 for their 6th straight win

Nikola Jokic had 25 points and 15 rebounds, Jamal Murray had 20 points, and the surging Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors 116-93

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Watson will start Sunday versus the Warriors.

Impact Watson is getting the spot-start with Aaron Gordon (calf) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson and Nikola Jokic. As a starter this season, Watson owns averages of 17.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.8 triples, 1.1 steals and 1.2 blocks per contest.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 28 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 26 • YOUTUBE

Pops for 21 points in win Watson produced 21 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 142-135 victory over Dallas.

Impact Watson found some rhythm on the offensive end, scoring 21 points in what was just his second game back since returning from a hamstring injury. While the scoring was impressive, he was limited to just 23 minutes, failing to record a defensive stat for the second straight game. Given the likely limitations, Watson is a borderline asset right now, depending on your league format and season-end date.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Murray has 53 points and Jokic a huge triple-double to lift the Nuggets over the Mavs, 142-135

Jamal Murray scored a season-high 53 points, Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 21 rebounds and a season-high 19 assists, and the Denver Nuggets held off the Dallas Mavericks 142-135 on W...

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Will play Wednesday Watson (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Watson will shed a questionable tag in time to face Dallas, marking his return from a one-game absence due to a strained right hamstring. The 23-year-old forward has appeared in just one game following his 19-game absence, so it's likely he'll play limited minutes once again Wednesday.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Watson (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact After missing the front end of this back-to-back set Tuesday against the Suns, Watson is not a lock to play Wednesday. If he's held out once again, the Nuggets will likely lean on Tim Hardaway and Spencer Jones.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Denver takes home win streak into matchup with Dallas

Denver aims to continue its four-game home win streak with a victory against Dallas

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Latest NBA cap projections make it even harder for Nuggets to retain Peyton Watson The latest NBA salary cap projections are in for 2026-27, and they're going to make it even harder for the Nuggets to sign Peyton Watson to...

MARCH 24 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Nuggets Announce Peyton Watson Injury Update for Suns Game The Denver Nuggets had big injury news regarding their fourth-year forward Peyton Watson.

MARCH 24 • SI.COM

It took one game for Nuggets to answer highly anticipated Peyton Watson question Peyton Watson's re-assimilation into the Denver Nuggets' offense in his return on Sunday was a welcome sight.

MARCH 24 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Ruled out for Tuesday Watson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Suns.

Impact Watson will sit out the front end of this back-to-back set following his return from a 19-game absence due to a strained right hamstring. With the 23-year-old forward out, Spencer Jones and Tim Hardaway are candidates to see increased playing time.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson gives a feel-good vibe after his return for the Nuggets The Nuggets have been battling health issues all season. Now that they have their full team again, Watson thinks the sky is the limit.

MARCH 23 • NUGGLOVE.COM

A crowded bench and a 16-point win: The Nuggets finally look whole again

The Denver Nuggets are back to full strength and look like their deepest version again

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Peyton Watson says what Nuggets fans have been patiently waiting to hear The Nuggets have been battling health issues all season. Now that they have their full team again, Watson thinks the sky is the limit.

MARCH 23 • NUGGLOVE.COM

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Denver faces Portland following Jokic's 40-point performance

Jokic has 25 points, 15 rebounds, Nuggets beat Warriors 116-93 for their 6th straight win

Murray has 53 points and Jokic a huge triple-double to lift the Nuggets over the Mavs, 142-135

Denver takes home win streak into matchup with Dallas

A crowded bench and a 16-point win: The Nuggets finally look whole again