Peyton Watson News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Likely to play Tuesday Watson (head) is probable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact After leaving Sunday's meeting with the Magic with a head contusion, Watson is likely to play through the issue Tuesday. Over his last eight games, the 22-year-old has averaged 8.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 0.9 steals in 25.6 minutes.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson and Jamal Murray Full Postgame Locker Room Interview vs. Magic 🎙

JANUARY 20 • YOUTUBE

Questionable to return Watson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Magic due to a head contusion.

Impact The status of Watson for the rest of the game is uncertain, though it wouldn't be surprising to see the Nuggets taking a cautious approach due to the nature of the injury. If that's the case, Aaron Gordon, Hunter Tyson and Julian Strawther could see more minutes off the bench.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Posts diverse line from bench Watson provided 10 points (3-5 FG, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals over 35 minutes during Friday's 124-105 victory over Brooklyn.

Impact Watson only took five shot attempts, but he made solid contributions in secondary categories in the victory. The Nuggets have a lot invested in Watson, but many forget that he entered the league following limited action in the college ranks and is still considered a development project for the team. Barring a rash of injuries, he will remain stuck in the depth chart for the foreseeable future.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 off bench Watson racked up 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four blocks and one steal across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 118-106 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Nikola Jokic (illness) sat out Tuesday and Watson was able to take advantage of some extra touches. He's been a serviceable streamer in the absence of Aaron Gordon (calf), posting averages of 10.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 three-pointers over his last seven outings.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson Full Postgame Locker Room Interview vs. Spurs 🎙

JANUARY 5 • YOUTUBE

Peyton Watson steps up to help Denver Nuggets split weekend series with Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs A night after San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama made 4 of 6 shots from 3-point range, Peyton Watson led the charge, as Denver held last sea...

JANUARY 5 • GAZETTE.COM

Peyton Watson Full Postgame Locker Room Interview vs. Pistons 🎙

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Scores 18 points off the bench Watson totaled 18 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one rebound, two assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 149-135 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact The Nuggets were without Aaron Gordon (calf) for this matchup Friday, but Watson still came off the bench, although he took advantage of his minutes out there to deliver an efficient scoring outing. Watson has scored in double digits in just two of his last 10 appearances, however, so it's hard to trust him to deliver sustained fantasy production, especially if he continues to play off the bench going forward.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson Full Postgame Locker Room Interview vs. Pelicans 🎙

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Peyton Watson Full Postgame Locker Room Interview vs. Clippers 🎙

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Back to bench Watson won't start Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact With Aaron Gordon (rest/calf) unavailable Saturday, Watson drew a spot start and finished with with four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 26 minutes during a 122-113 loss to the Wizards. Gordon is back in the starting lineup Sunday, so Watson will assume his usual reserve role. Watson has scored in double figures only once across nine appearances as a reserve.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Muted effort in spot start Watson finished with four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 26 minutes during Saturday's 122-113 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Watson stepped into Denver's starting lineup for the injured Aaron Gordon (calf) on Saturday, but he played a muted role on offense while Nikola Jokic went off for a career-high 56 points. In 12 games as a starter this season, Watson is averaging 11.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, 0.7 steals and 1.2 three-pointers in 30.8 minutes per contest. If Gordon is unable to suit up for Sunday's tilt with Atlanta, Watson would be worth streaming for defensive stats in fantasy leagues with a likely uptick in playing time in this case.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Gordon Watson is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Wizards.

Impact The Nuggets will be missing Aaron Gordon (calf) and Jamal Murray (hamstring), so Russell Westbrook and Watson will get the nod as replacements. Watson is averaging 12.4 points, 4.2 and 1.6 assists per game in a starting role this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Tuesday Watson will come off the bench in Tuesday's matchup against the Warriors.

Impact Aaron Gordon will reclaim his starting spot, sending Watson to the bench Tuesday. The 22-year-old started in the club's last 11 outings, during which he averaged 12.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocks across 31.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Tuesday Watson (groin) is available for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Watson continues to deal with a groin injury, but that hasn't impacted his availability. He's started in the Nuggets' last 11 games and has averaged 12.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game in that span. However, it's unclear if he'll remain in the starting unit now that Aaron Gordon (calf) is back.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still working through groin injury Watson (groin) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Watson has played through groin and hip injuries as of late, but he's expected to play in Tuesday's NBA Cup clash. He's started in the Nuggets' last 11 games -- coinciding with Aaron Gordon's right calf injury -- and over that span Watson has averaged 12.4 points on 57.4 percent shooting, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocks over 31.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Watson (groin) will play during Sunday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Watson will officially be available after being deemed probable ahead of game time due to an adductor strain. Watson has had a prominent role for Denver this season, but with Aaron Gordon (calf) back in the lineup, it wouldn't be surprising for Watson's playing time to take a hit.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Sunday Watson is probable for Sunday's game against the Clippers with a right adductor strain.

Impact Watson has been dealing with an adductor strain for quite some time, but that hasn't prevented the third-year forward from making 10 starts in a row. The probable tag suggests he should remain in the starting unit, especially with Aaron Gordon (calf) listed as doubtful. Watson is averaging 12.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game since moving to a starting role.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Wednesday Watson (hip) is available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Watson has started in each of the Nuggets' last nine games, and he's expected to remain in the first unit now that he's been deemed available to play. The third-year veteran is averaging 12.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game as a starter in place of Aaron Gordon (calf).

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play against Utah Watson (hip) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz.

Impact Watson was also listed as probable ahead of Denver's previous contest due to a right adductor strain before being upgraded to available. If Watson is able to suit up against Utah, he will likely make his 10th straight start.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Watson (hip) will play Monday night against the Knicks.

Impact Watson was listed as probable due to a right adductor strain, and he's since been given the green light to suit up. He's averaging 13.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 blocks in eight games since joining the starting lineup in place of Aaron Gordon (calf).

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Monday Watson is probable for Monday's game against the Knicks due to a right adductor strain.

Impact This is a new injury for the youngster, but it doesn't look like it'll stop him from suiting up. Watson continues to fill in for Aaron Gordon (calf) and is averaging 13.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 blocks in 33.0 minutes per game as a starter.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson increasing production for Denver Nuggets while still a student of the NBA game Watson is in line for a seventh start Friday. That will give him more starts this season than his first two NBA seasons combined. He’s score...

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • GAZETTE.COM

Strong two-way effort Watson fouled out of Tuesday's 122-110 win over the Grizzlies after recording 15 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 25 minu...

Impact Watson chipped in on both ends of the floor, continuing to provide serviceable production following the injury to Aaron Gordon. Despite foul trouble, Watson reminded everyone just what he can do when afforded meaningful minutes, playing as a primary defender, while also being able to spread the floor on the offensive end. Until Gordon returns, Watson should remain a key piece for the Nuggets.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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