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Peyton Watson Full Game Highlights vs. Pelicans 📺

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • YOUTUBE

The 'gravy' of Peyton Watson's game showing promise for Denver Nuggets | NBA Insider After a season-opening shooting slump, Nuggets wing Peyton Watson is looking increasingly confident in his 3-point shot. The timing could ha...

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • GAZETTE.COM

Productive in win over Dallas Watson recorded 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-4 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 40 minutes during Sunday's 122-120 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact Watson is enjoying a bigger role on offense this season with Aaron Gordon (calf) sidelined, and the former UCLA standout is making the most of the opportunity. In three starts, Watson is averaging 14.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 blocks across 35.7 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson, Christian Braun come up with clutch stops on Kyrie Irving to help Denver Nuggets defeat Dallas Mavericks There weren’t many stops against Kyrie Irving, but the Nuggets got the two that mattered most.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • GAZETTE.COM

Making most of opportunity Watson amassed 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 135-122 win over the Heat.

Impact With Aaron Gordon (calf) sidelined, Watson has seen an increased role over the last three games. During that stretch, he's averaged 14.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.3 steals in 32.7 minutes per game. Watson is locked into a starting role until Gordon returns, and the third-year forward's defensive prowess makes him an intriguing fantasy option.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson Full Game Highlights vs. Heat 📺

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Peyton Watson gets payback against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Nuggets' win over Oklahoma City After allowing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to hit a game-winning shot last season, third-year forward Peyton Watson came up with a game-winning...

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • GAZETTE.COM

Peyton Watson's win-preserving blocked shot was a year in the making and a measure of revenge

Peyton Watson’s timing was perfect nearly a year later and in a similar late-game situation against the same star player

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Watson seals 124-122 win for Nuggets with blocked shot in final second, handing Thunder 1st loss

Russell Westbrook scored 29 points, Peyton Watson blocked a shot in the closing seconds after missing a pair of free throws at the other end and the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets r...

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Running with starters Wednesday Watson is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus Oklahoma City.

Impact Watson steps in with Aaron Gordon (calf) unavailable. Wednesday will mark his first start of the season and the seventh of his three-year NBA career. He is joined by Russell Westbrook, Christian Braun, Michael Porter, and Nikola Jokic in the first unit on a limited Denver squad.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson Wins His First DPOG Chain vs. Raptors ⛓

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Steps up off bench Watson notched 16 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 31 minutes during Monday's 121-119 win over the Raptors.

Impact Aaron Gordon left this game after four minutes with a calf strain, so Watson took advantage and posted a season-high mark of 16 points in 31 minutes. Watson has strong per-minute upside in fantasy basketball because of his steal and block rates, so he's someone to keep an eye on if Gordon ends up missing more time.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson Full Game Highlights vs. Toronto Raptors 📺

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Chips in seven points Watson supplied seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and two rebounds over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 144-139 overtime victory over Brooklyn.

Impact Watson logged a season-high 20 minutes of action Tuesday. A stellar defender, Watson incrementally improving his offensive game will be something to monitor throughout Denver's season.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson Full Postgame Press Conference vs. Brooklyn Nets 🎙

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Good to go for Thursday Watson (hamstring) will be a full go for Thursday's game against the Thunder for Opening Night, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Watson was able to practice Sunday, and he's also taking part in Monday's 5-on-5 scrimmage. Watson could be a key part of the second unit for Denver after averaging 6.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 blocks in 18.6 minutes across 80 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant in practice Sunday Coach Michael Malone said Watson (hamstring) participated fully in practice for the first time in five weeks Sunday, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Watson is dealing with a nagging hamstring injury, though his full participation in practice bodes well for his potential return to game action in Thursday's regular-season opener against the Thunder. The 22-year-old was limited during training camp and did not appear in a single preseason game, but he will likely return for Opening Night as the club's backup power forward behind Aaron Gordon.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Watson (hamstring) won't be available for Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Impact Watson continues to recover from a nagging hamstring injury, and he'll end the preseason without suiting up in any game. He's been ramping up his activity in practice, but it remains to be seen if he'll be available for the regular-season opener against the Thunder on Oct. 24.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Watson (hamstring) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Thunder.

Impact While Watson has yet to appear in a preseason game, his activity in practice has been ramping up as the start of the regular season nears. His next (and final) opportunity to partake in preseason action will be Thursday night against the Timberwolves.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Watson (hamstring) didn't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Suns.

Impact Watson is yet to debut in preseason action due to a lingering hamstring injury. His next opportunity to return will come Tuesday against the Thunder.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Team option exercised The Nuggets picked up Watson's (hamstring) team option for 2025-26 on Thursday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Watson averaged 6.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 blocks in 18.6 minutes across 80 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. Now, the third-year forward is set to take on an even bigger role and stay in Denver for at least two more years.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent Sunday Watson (hamstring) didn't play in Sunday's 130-104 preseason loss to the Celtics in Abu Dhabi.

Impact Watson has been dealing with a minor hamstring injury which has limited his participation in training camp. The 22-year-old is expected back for the start of the regular season, though his status for next Sunday's preseason game against the Suns is unclear.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from preseason opener Watson (hamstring) didn't play in Friday's preseason opener against the Celtics.

Impact Watson has also been absent from practice due to minor hamstring discomfort, so it wasn't surprising to see him sit out Friday's preseason opener. His next chance to suit up will be Sunday's preseason rematch with Boston.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets' Peyton Watson out with hamstring injury, likely to miss preseason games The Nuggets are one day into training camp, but they already are dealing with a second injury in addition to rookie DaRon Holmes’ torn Achil...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • DENVERPOST.COM

Absent from practice Watson didn't participate in Thursday's practice due to minor hamstring discomfort, Adam Mares of DenverStiffs.com reports.

Impact Watson's injury being described as "minor" indicates that he isn't in danger of missing any regular-season action. The 22-year-old forward is expected to be a primary backup in Denver's forward rotation this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Peyton Watson's win-preserving blocked shot was a year in the making and a measure of revenge

Watson seals 124-122 win for Nuggets with blocked shot in final second, handing Thunder 1st loss