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Nuggets' Peyton Watson Expected to Return Sunday vs. Trail Blazers

His availability would give Denver its full roster for the first time since early in the season.

Mar 6, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) on the bench in the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • ESPN's Shams Charania reported Watson is expected to play Sunday against Portland, a developing update that awaits final game-day clearance.
  • The wing has missed more than six weeks with a hamstring strain suffered in early February, sidelining him for 19 games.
  • Watson has delivered a breakout season with career-best averages of 14.9 points, 30.7 minutes and 4.9 rebounds.
  • His return positions Denver to restore its preferred rotation and defensive depth after months of injuries across the roster.
  • The Nuggets are 43-28 after Friday's win and sit fifth in the West with 11 regular-season games remaining, following extended absences for Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Cameron Johnson and Christian Braun.