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NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is out indefinitely with a strained right hamstring

The Denver Nuggets have lost another starter, with forward Aaron Gordon sidelined indefinitely by a strained right hamstring

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Flirts with double-double Watson totaled nine points (3-5 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Friday's 112-109 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Watson played at least 34 minutes for the fourth straight game, grabbing double-digit rebounds for the second time in succession. Although he wasn't able to repeat his 32-point performance from earlier in the week, it appears as though Watson is locked in as a key member of the starting lineup, at least for the foreseeable future. Aaron Gordon is expected to miss time after leaving Friday's game due to an ongoing hamstring injury, only solidifying Watson's spot in the rotation.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson is the unlikely breakout the Nuggets absolutely saw coming The Denver Nuggets want Peyton Watson to be more assertive on offense, and that happened in Wednesday's win over the Pelicans.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Peyton Watson eruption proves exactly why he won't be in Denver next season Peyton Watson broke out on Wednesday night, but his stellar play just proves that he won't be on the Nuggets next season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Rockets host Nuggets Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup

The Houston Rockets play the Denver Nuggets in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Posts career highs in win Watson recorded 32 points (13-19 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block across 34 minutes in Wednesday's 125-118 win over the Pelicans.

Impact Watson got the starting nod for the third consecutive game and erupted for a game- and career-high mark in points. The fourth-year forward also grabbed a game- and career-best 12 rebounds en route to his first double-double of the season. The 23-year-old is expected to continue seeing an increased role with Christian Braun (ankle) sidelined for an extended period.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson CAREER-HIGH Game ‼️ | Highlights vs. NOP

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Jokic's triple-double and Watson's career-high 32 points push the Nuggets past the Pelicans, 125-118

Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 125-118

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Nuggets need Peyton Watson to make vital change to justify starting him Peyton Watson is giving Denver the energy that's needed right now, but he must make a vital change to keep his starting spot while Christian...

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Logs three blocks in loss Watson totaled five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Monday's 130-127 loss to the Bulls.

Impact While Watson was elevated to the starting lineup to fill the void while Christian Braun (ankle) is sidelined, he has provided insane value on the defensive end, averaging 1.5 steals and 2.0 blocks in his last two games. While Watson is averaging just 6.4 points on 44.1 percent from the field and 26.3 percent from three, he could see an increase in volume while in the starting lineup moving forward.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls snap Denver's 7-game win streak, hand Nuggets first home loss of season In a tactic he’s tried dozens of times, Peyton Watson paused during a break in the action and broke the fourth wall, amping up an arena of f...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • DENVERPOST.COM

Next month will make or break Peyton Watson's Nuggets career With Christian Braun's injury, which will keep him out for 6 weeks, it's apparent that Peyton Watson is going to see an increase in minutes...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • NUGGLOVE.COM

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NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Moving to starting role Watson is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact The Nuggets will be down two starters in Christian Braun (ankle) and Cameron Johnson (arm), so Watson will move to the starting lineup. This will be his second start of the 2025-26 campaign. In the previous one, the former UCLA standout posted 16 points, seven rebounds and three steals across 27 minutes in a 117-100 win over the Pacers on Nov. 8.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson's next move is crystal clear after latest decision Peyton Watson made a huge career decision on Thursday that brings his Nuggets future into clear focus.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Peyton Watson makes painfully obvious decision Nuggets fans knew was coming Peyton Watson is gearing up to become an unrestricted free agent next summer after the Denver Nuggets didn't sign him to an extension.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Quiet in 22 minutes Watson posted two points (1-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 130-116 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Watson has been a low-end fantasy contributor to open the season with 6.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.0 blocks and 0.4 three-pointers in 21.1 minutes per game. Christian Braun left this game with an ankle injury and wasn't able to return, making Watson a player to monitor in case this injury lingers. Watson's steal/block rates gives him a nice floor when the minutes are there.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson is the Denver Nuggets' Wild Card - DNVR Sports The shorthanded Denver Nuggets routed the one-handed Indiana Pacers Saturday night to cap off a perfect homestand. Young Peyton Watson, a re...

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • THEDNVR.COM

Thrives in starting role Watson recorded 16 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three steals across 27 minutes during Saturday's 117-100 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Watson replaced Aaron Gordon (hamstring) in the starting lineup, tallying a season-high 16 points. Despite inconsistent minutes on most nights, Watson has had a decent start to the season, averaging 7.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 21.2 minutes per game. He can be used for defensive streaming purposes or when those ahead of him in the rotation are sidelined.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic has 6th triple-double in 9 games as Nuggets beat Pacers 117-100

Nikola Jokic had 32 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists for his sixth triple-double in nine games this season, and the short-handed Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 117-100

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Watson is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Watson is drawing the start with Aaron Gordon (hamstring) unavailable, and he's had solid runs as a starter in the past. Over 18 starts last season, Watson produced averages of 11.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 three-pointer and 1.7 blocks per contest.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is out indefinitely with a strained right hamstring

Rockets host Nuggets Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup

Jokic's triple-double and Watson's career-high 32 points push the Nuggets past the Pelicans, 125-118

Nikola Jokic has 6th triple-double in 9 games as Nuggets beat Pacers 117-100