Overview
- Peyton Watson is expected to be active Sunday against the Trail Blazers after more than six weeks out with a right hamstring strain, per multiple reports.
- Nuggets coach David Adelman said Watson will play under a minutes restriction in his first game back.
- Aaron Gordon has been cleared from the injury report following recent hamstring management and is available.
- Denver enters Sunday at 43-28 in the West’s No. 5 spot with seeding closely contested in the final month.
- Watson was having a breakout season before the injury, averaging 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and efficient .496/.417 shooting that strengthens Denver’s two-way rotation.