Peyton Watson News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Impact Watson is trending in the right direction for Denver and is worth a look as a pickup up in deeper fantasy leagues. Outside of a poor free throw percentage lately, Watson has been solid over his last four games. In that span, he produced averages of 11.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers on 51.4 percent shooting from the field in 27.1 minutes. His minutes will likely remain healthy with Nikola Jokic (ankle) still sidelined.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Avdija scores 36 points to lead Trail Blazers to a 128-109 win over Nuggets

Deni Avdija had 36 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 128-109 win over the Denver Nuggets, who were without star center Nikola Jokic f...

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Returning to bench Watson is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact The Nuggets will have Jamal Murray (ankle) and Aaron Gordon (ankle/calf) back in the first unit, so Watson will return to the bench while Russell Westbrook will slot alongside Murray in the backcourt. Due to his second-unit role, Watson's upside should be reduced considerably for this matchup.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson Postgame Locker Room Interview vs. Lakers 🎙

MARCH 20 • YOUTUBE

Camera Catches Lakers' Luka Doncic Dissing Nuggets' Peyton Watson Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic had some words with Denver Nuggets’ forward Peyton Watson.

MARCH 20 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Fares well as starter Watson finished with 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Monday's 114-105 victory over the Warriors.

Impact Christian Braun (foot), Jamal Murray (ankle) and Nikola Jokic (elbow) sat out Monday's game, but they are considered day-to-day. Watson was pretty quiet coming into Monday's game, and he's now averaging 6.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.4 blocks in 20.2 minutes over his last eight outings.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson Postgame Locker Room Interview vs. Warriors 🎙

MARCH 18 • YOUTUBE

Promoted to starting lineup Watson is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Warriors.

Impact With three of Denver's usual starters out Monday, the defensive-minded forward will get an opportunity in the first unit. Watson has averaged 11.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.7 steals in 30.7 minutes across 12 games as a starter this season.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson Postgame Locker Room Interview vs. Wizards 🎙

MARCH 16 • YOUTUBE

After being glued to Nuggets' bench, Peyton Watson responds with 3-point barrage in front of OKC's bench Why Watson hurled some “choice words” at the Thunder’s bench this week after a perfect 4-for-4 game from the 3-point line.

MARCH 12 • DENVERPOST.COM

Notches 16 points in win Watson accumulated 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-4 3Pt), one rebound and two blocks in 24 minutes during Monday's 140-127 victory over the Thunder.

Impact After playing just six minutes the night before, Watson soaked up some additional minutes with Aaron Gordon (calf) unavailable. The Nuggets have eased Watson back into the rotation slowly since returning from his injury, and the forward is averaging 7.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.8 blocks in 17.8 minutes over his last four games.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic has 35 points and 18 rebounds to lead Nuggets past West-leading Thunder 140-127

Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 140-127

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Muted production in return Watson (knee) tallied two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes in Wednesday's 116-110 win over the Kings.

Impact Watson made his return to action Wednesday after missing the Nuggets' previous 13 games while recovering from a right knee sprain. The third-year forward is averaging 24.0 minutes per game over 49 appearances on the season, but he could struggle to consistently reach that level of playing time moving forward if Aaron Gordon (ankle) is soon cleared to return to action.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson Postgame Locker Room Interview vs. Kings 🎙

MARCH 6 • YOUTUBE

Good to go Watson (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Watson will return from a month-long absence due to a sprained right knee. Considering the lengthy layoff, expect Watson to have his minutes monitored. Before sustaining the injury, Watson averaged 8.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.1 combined steals-plus-blocks across 24.1 minutes per game.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Could return against Sacramento Watson (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Kings.

Impact After missing Denver's previous 13 outings due to a sprained right knee, Watson's questionable tag indicates that he is nearing a return to action. However, the 22-year-old forward will likely operate on a minutes restriction if he's upgraded to available.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento takes road win streak into matchup with Denver

Sacramento enters a matchup against Denver as winners of three consecutive road games

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Denver visits Boston following Tatum's 46-point game

Boston takes on the Denver Nuggets after Jayson Tatum scored 46 points in the Boston Celtics' 123-116 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Detroit faces Denver, looks for 5th straight home win

Detroit aims to prolong its four-game home win streak with a victory over Denver

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Nuggets' Peyton Watson (knee) out 4 weeks Denver Nuggets swingman Peyton Watson will be sidelined at least four weeks with a knee sprain.The team said Monday that Watson sustained th...

FEBRUARY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out at least four weeks The Nuggets announced Monday that Watson will be re-evaluated in four weeks due to a right knee sprain he picked up against the 76ers on Jan. 31, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post...

Impact This is a tough blow for Denver, as Watson is a key part of their second unit. Watson has averaged 24.1 minutes across 48 regular-season contests with 8.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 blocks. With Watsons set for an extended absence, Julian Strawther is a candidate to step into a larger role for Denver.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Monday Watson (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Watson will miss a second straight game due to a right knee sprain. He'll look to progress enough in his recovery to be cleared to play in Wednesday's rematch against New Orleans. Julian Strawther would be in line for a slight uptick in playing time off the bench Monday due to Watson's injury.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Charlotte Watson is out for Saturday's game versus the Hornets due to a sprained right knee.

Impact Watson will miss his first game of the season Saturday due to a knee injury. Julian Strawther and Hunter Tyson are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Watson's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with New Orleans.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson Full Postgame Locker Room Interview vs. Kings 🎙

JANUARY 24 • YOUTUBE

Green light Tuesday Watson (head) is available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact After getting listed as probable with a head contusion, Watson has been given the green light to suit up for the Nuggets on Tuesday. Across his last eight games, the versatile 22-year-old wing has averaged 8.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 0.9 steals in 25.6 minutes.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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Avdija scores 36 points to lead Trail Blazers to a 128-109 win over Nuggets

Jokic has 35 points and 18 rebounds to lead Nuggets past West-leading Thunder 140-127

Sacramento takes road win streak into matchup with Denver

Denver visits Boston following Tatum's 46-point game

Detroit faces Denver, looks for 5th straight home win