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51-26 5-5 L2
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38-40 5-5 L1
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2022 Stats

STATS MPG
Minutes Per Game
PPG
Points Per Game
FG%
Field Goal Percentage
RPG
Rebounds Per Game
APG
Assists Per Game
Regular Season 4.4 1.9 51.7 0.9 0.2

Top Peyton Watson News

  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Will play Thursday

    Watson (illness) is available for Thursday's game against New Orleans.

    Watson was initially handed a questionable tag with a non-COVID illness but is feeling good enough to play Thursday. However, he appears to be an afterthought in coach Michael Malone's rotation, having played six minutes total in March.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Dealing with illness

    Watson is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans due to an illness.

    Watson's potential absence likely wouldn't have an impact on the Nuggets' rotation. He's made just two appearances in March, totaling eight points in six minutes.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Goes off for 37 points

    Watson totaled 37 points (14-23 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 34 minutes Sunday against Raptors 905.

    Watson poured in a game-high 37 points in the 121-119 loss and shot a solid 60.9 percent from the field. He's scored 20-plus points in his last four matchups and has also added production in other areas, averaging 6.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists over this hot stretch.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Paces scoring attack

    Watson amassed 25 points (9-21 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 38 minutes Tuesday against Ontario.

    Watson led Grand Rapids in scoring despite failing to hit a shot from beyond the arc. He also put in work on the boards, collecting all eight of his rebounds on the defensive end. Watson has now put up 20-plus points in three straight appearances.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Puts up 21 points

    Watson registered 21 points (8-23 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 36 minutes Thursday against Motor City.

    Watson was one of two Grand Rapids starters to reach the 20-point threshold, and he also snagged five of his six boards on the defensive end. The 20-year-old has now put up 20-plus points in two of his first four regular-season appearances.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Headed to G League

    The Nuggets assigned Watson to the Grand Rapids Gold of the G League on Thursday.

    Watson is averaging 1.6 points in 3.2 minutes across 14 appearances for the Nuggets this season. The rookie forward will likely see more opportunities in the G League.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Makes return Thursday

    Watson (adductor) played the final 1:26 of Thursday's 134-117 win over the Warriors, recording no statistics during his time on the court.

    The garbage-time cameo marked Watson's seventh appearance with the Nuggets this season and his first at either the NBA or G League level since Jan. 2. Watson was sidelined for nearly three weeks in January with a left adductor strain, but he was cleared a week ago and has been available for the Nuggets' past five games.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Available Tuesday

    Watson (thigh) has been cleared to play Tuesday against the Pelicans.

    Watson was initially added to the injury report as questionable due to a left thigh strain, but he feels strong enough to play if called upon. He hasn't factored into the rotation much this season, as his last game action dates back to Nov. 25 against the Clippers.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Questionable Tuesday

    Watson (thigh) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.

    After missing the team's past 28 contests, Watson's injury status has officially improved to questionable for Tuesday's matchup. Even if the rookie forward is available to suit up against the Pelicans, it would not be surprising to see the Nuggets take it easier with Watson, making him an unappealing fantasy option for the time being.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Out for multiple weeks

    Watson will be sidelined for a "couple of weeks" due to a left adductor strain, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

    Watson suffered his injury in the Grand Rapids Gold's game on Monday. His absence shouldn't affect the Nuggets' rotation.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Dealing with adductor strain

    Watson has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Clippers due to a left adductor strain.

    Watson landed on the injury report Wednesday with the adductor strain and will be sidelined for at least one game. The rookie has spent the majority of the campaign at the G League level, so his absence shouldn't impact the NBA club.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Narrowly misses double-double

    Watson finished Saturday's game against the Herd with 16 points (6-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 29 minutes.

    Watson failed to hit a shot from beyond the arc, but he managed to finish second on his team in scoring behind Chasson Randle. Watson also fell just one rebound shy of a double-double, which would've marked his first of the regular season.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Erupts for 29 points

    Watson finished with 29 points (11-17 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds and two blocks in 36 minutes Wednesday against G League Cleveland.

    Watson led the Gold in scoring by drilling 64.7 percent of his attempts from the field. He fell just one rebound shy of a double-double, but he also struggled to take care of the basketball, as he committed a team-high seven turnovers.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Drops 24 points on Windy City

    Watson had 24 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks in 33 minutes Saturday against the Windy City Bulls.

    Watson turned in a neat shooting line and also managed to swat away two shots for the third time in his last four matchups. Saturday also marked the first time he's reached the 20-point threshold this month after doing so five times in seven November appearances.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Secures another double-double

    Watson totaled 13 points (5-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks in 36 minutes Wednesday against Sioux Falls.

    It was clear that Watson didn't have his best shot in this one, knocking down only 31.3 percent of his attempts from the field. But he managed to notch his second double-double in as many games and also stuffed the stat sheet. Watson is averaging 21.0 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists through nine contests this season.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Upgraded to available

    Watson (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.

    Watson, who was listed as questionable due to a right hamstring strain, has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's game. The rookie forward is averaging 1.0 points and 0.5 rebounds in 2.5 minutes across six appearances this season.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Questionable Tuesday

    Watson (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Mavericks.

    Watson has missed a pair of games due to a right hamstring strain and his status will be up in the air once again Tuesday. However, Watson doesn't figure into the Nuggets' rotation, meaning his potential return would have minimal fantasy impact.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Sitting again Sunday

    Watson (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.

    Watson is set to miss his second game in a row on account of a right hamstring strain. The rookie first-round pick out of UCLA has appeared in just six games all season, logging no more than four minutes on any occasion. His absence won't affect head coach Michael Malone's rotation.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Questionable for Sunday's contest

    Watson (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Pelicans.

    Watson continues to deal with a hamstring injury. However, he isn't part of the rotation, so his potential absence won't impact fantasy.

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  • Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Out Friday

    Watson (hamstring) will not take the floor Friday against the Hawks.

    Watson isn't a part of the rotation and his absence will not impact fantasy. His next chance to play comes Sunday in New Orleans.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-7, 200 lbs
Birthplace: Beverly Hills, CA
Age: 20
School: UCLA
Experience: R