Peyton Watson News, Rumors, Updates - Denver Nuggets

Starting Wednesday Watson will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Watson is getting the spot-start with Nikola Jokic (back) taking the night off, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon. Watson can put up decent stats when given the minutes, so he could be worth a dice roll Wednesday night.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson Post Game Locker Room Interview vs. Bucks 🎙

JANUARY 30, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Making impact on defense Watson ended with seven points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 19 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 114-109 victory over the Pacers.

Impact It's the third straight game in which Watson has recorded multiple rejections. The 30th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft doesn't have a big enough role in the Nuggets' frontcourt rotation to be a fantasy asset in most formats, but over 11 games in January the 21-year-old forward is averaging 7.3 points, 2.9 boards, 1.1 threes and 0.9 blocks in only 16.7 minutes a night. Should a bigger workload open up for him due to injuries, Watson could become an intriguing sleeper.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Sunday Watson (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Impact As expected, Watson has been upgraded from probable to available. In January (six games), the second-year forward has averaged 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals-plus-blocks in 17.7 minutes per game.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to face Indiana Watson has been tabbed as probable to face the Pacers on Sunday due to an illness.

Impact Watson has been a steady presence off the bench for the Nuggets this season, missing just two games and regularly averaging between 15 to 20 minutes per game. His potential absence could open minutes for Zeke Nnaji.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid all-around effort Watson ended with 15 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Sunday's 131-114 victory over the Pistons.

Impact Watson delivered a strong game off the bench and was able to leave his mark on both ends of the court as the Nuggets cruised their way against a reeling Pistons team. Despite holding a bench role and occasionally starting, Watson has found ways to contribute, and his offensive game is trending in the right direction. He has scored in double digits in four of his last six outings.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson Full Post Game Press Conference vs. Pistons 🎙

JANUARY 8, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Peyton Watson Full Game Highlights vs. Pistons 🎥

JANUARY 8, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Peyton Watson Post Game Locker Room Interview vs. Magic 🎙

JANUARY 6, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Peyton Watson Full Game Highlights vs. Warriors 🎥

JANUARY 5, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Heads to bench Watson isn't starting Monday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Watson drew a pair of spot starts while Aaron Gordon (face) recovered from injury, but the UCLA product will return to his usual bench role Monday with Gordon back in action. Watson is averaging 7.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in his last five contests off the bench.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 points in loss Watson totaled 14 points (6-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Friday's 119-93 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Watson started for the second game in a row, and while he couldn't repeat the 20-point outing he delivered against the Grizzlies on Thursday, he posted another solid outing while handling a bigger workload on offense. Watson is expected to remain in the starting lineup for the foreseeable future with Aaron Gordon sidelined indefinitely due to injuries from a dog bite.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores career-high 20 in start Watson accumulated 20 points (6-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes during Thursday's 142-105 win over the Grizzlies.

Impact With Aaron Gordon sidelined indefinitely due to injuries from a dog bite, Watson drew his first start of the season and delivered in a blowout win. Despite playing just 23 minutes, Watson popped for a career-high 20 points. He's a worthy waiver wire add for the time being, and he may see more run in games that are more competitive. In 12 games this season where the sophomore has seen 20-plus minutes, he's averaged 9.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson Career Night In First Start Of The Season 🎥| 12/28/23 Game Highlights

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Peyton Watson On-Court Interview After Win vs. Grizzlies 🎙

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Starting against Memphis Watson will start Thursday's game versus Memphis, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Aaron Gordon is away from the Nuggets indefinitely as he recovers from a dog bite, so coach Michael Malone will turn to Watson for his first start of the season. Watson has made the most of his limited minutes in December, shooting 53.5 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from beyond the arc.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts solid numbers off bench Watson finished with 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 113-104 victory over Toronto.

Impact Watson finished as the high scorer among Denver's reserves while also leading the second unit with 18 minutes. The forward's contributions were the result of efficient shooting, as he missed just one of his six field-goal tries. Watson has scored in double digits in a season-high four straight contests and is shooting an impressive 69.0 percent (20-for-29) from the field over that stretch.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses off bench Watson logged 10 points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 24 minutes during Monday's 130-104 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact The Nuggets put this game away early and won by 26 points, allowing the second unit to see extra reps. Watson played the entire fourth quarter as a result, and he made the most of his newfound minutes. Watson has been on fire in his last three outings, shooting 65.2 percent from the field with averages of 13.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson Locker Room Interview After Thunder 🎙

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Peyton Watson Post-Game Press Conference 🎙

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Peyton Watson Sets New Career High 🎥 | 12/14/23 Game Highlights

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Logs season-high 26 minutes Watson closed Friday's 114-106 loss to the Rockets with 13 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes.

Impact Watson scored 13 points in the loss, logging a season-high 26 minutes. He played over Aaron Gordon here, a situation worth monitoring moving forward. Watson has a fantasy-friendly game and at this point, needs more playing time. Gordon has been struggling thus far but should eventually turn things around. Watson isn't someone who needs to be prioritized in standard leagues but is worth keeping an eye on.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Peyton Watson After The Win In Phoenix 🎙

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Available for Friday Watson (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Suns.

Impact Watson has played an average of 23.0 minutes over his last two contests with averages of 6.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.5 steals. He could see a similar workload Friday with Jamal Murray (ankle) and Aaron Gordon (heel) sidelined.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Friday Watson (illness) is probable for Friday's game against the Suns.

Impact Watson continues to deal with a non-COVID illness, but he played through the issue Wednesday against Houston and will likely be able to do so again Friday. However, his role will likely depend on whether Aaron Gordon (heel) is cleared to suit up.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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