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Peyton Watson • SF • Nuggets

Peyton Watson Still Sidelined for Game 2

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) is out for Monday's Game 2 against Minnesota, extending his absence to seven straight games due to a right hamstring strain. His continued absence keeps Denver's wing rotation tight, with Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. handling steady bench roles. Brown posted eight points, seven rebounds, three assists, and five steals in 21 minutes in Game 1, offering strong DFS value through defensive stats, while Hardaway logged seven points with a three in 24 minutes. Both remain solid value options, while Spencer Jones is more of a risky tournament option.

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Aaron Gordon • PF • Nuggets

Aaron Gordon Available for Game 1 Against Timberwolves

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (hamstring) will be available for Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. He is set to return from a two-game absence after the team removed him from the injury report. Denver and Minnesota met four times during the regular season, but Gordon was in the lineup for only two of the games. He averaged 16.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists, making 50 percent of his attempts from outside. If Gordon can maintain his efficiency against the Timberwolves in the playoffs, he should easily overcome the consistency issues he faced late in the regular season.

3 days ago

Spencer Jones • PF • Nuggets

Spencer Jones is Questionable for Game 1 on Saturday

Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fellow teammate Peyton Watson (hamstring) has already been ruled out for Game 1, but Jones has a chance to play through his injury. The absence of Watson could potentially mean a bigger role for Jones, assuming he's able to play. It's worth noting that Jones hasn't played since late March. When healthy, Jones was averaging 22.1 minutes per game, but the Nuggets might not push him too hard considering he hasn't played in a few weeks. If they both sit out, Cameron Johnson and Aaron Gordon would likely play heavy minutes with Tim Hardaway Jr. possibly seeing more of a role as well.

3 days ago

Peyton Watson • SF • Nuggets

Peyton Watson is Ruled Out for Game 1 on Saturday

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Watson missed the final five games of the regular season due to a lingering hamstring issue. He has been limited to non-contact work in practice. With that being said, Watson hasn't made enough progress to get back on the court yet. Cameron Johnson should start with Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown seeing expanded roles off the bench. Johnson could be an interesting DFS option without Watson available for at least the first game of this series.

3 days ago

Spencer Jones • PF • Nuggets

Spencer Jones Limited at Wednesday's Practice

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Spencer Jones (hamstring) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Brendan Vogt of DNVR Sports reports. He took part only in the non-contact portions of the practice session. Jones sat out the final six regular-season games due to a right hamstring strain. It's uncertain whether he will be cleared to return to action for Saturday's Game 1 against Minnesota. Although Jones hasn't produced any outstanding numbers this season, he has done a solid job during his sophomore campaign, earning a starting spot in 37 of his 64 appearances. The 24-year-old averaged 5.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 22.1 minutes per game during the regular season. Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown will play important roles off the bench against Minnesota if Jones and Peyton Watson (hamstring) remain out on Saturday.

5 days ago

Peyton Watson • SF • Nuggets

Peyton Watson Limited to Non-Contact Work at Practice

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) practiced on Wednesday, but only in the non-contact portions, Brendan Vogt of DNVR Sports reports. Watson missed the last five regular-season games due to right hamstring tightness. He was labeled week-to-week at the start of the month. While Watson hasn't practiced fully, Nuggets head coach David Adelman still hopes he can play in Saturday's playoff opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Watson finished the regular season as Denver's fourth-highest scorer, putting up 14.6 points per game. Additionally, he tallied 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.1 blocks in 29.6 minutes. If he can't play on the weekend, the Nuggets will look to get more production from Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown.

5 days ago

Nikola Jokić • C • Nuggets

Nikola Jokic Will Play Vs. Spurs

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) is available for Sunday's game against San Antonio, though he is expected to see limited minutes as he chases the 65-game threshold for end-of-season awards. Jokic has averaged 25.8 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 11.2 assists in 37.5 minutes over his last five games, including a 14-point triple-double in his last outing. With Jamal Murray (shoulder), Aaron Gordon (hamstring), and multiple starters sidelined, Bruce Brown and Julian Strawther could see expanded roles, while Jokic carries elite per-minute upside but notable DFS risk due to workload uncertainty.

Apr 12

Nikola Jokić • C • Nuggets

Nikola Jokic Questionable for Friday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) is considered questionable for Friday's tilt against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The three-time MVP has been added to the injury report with a right wrist injury. Jokic's absence from the lineup would give Jonas Valanciunas a big opportunity to stand out as the starting center. The Lithuanian veteran has posted averages of 14.8 points and 9.8 rebounds per game as a starter this season. He could feast against a Thunder frontcourt that won't have the services of Chet Holmgren (back) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf).

Apr 9

Bruce Brown • SG • Nuggets

Bruce Brown Likely Available vs. Portland

Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against Portland after exiting early Saturday due to a minor left ankle tweak. He logged five points, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 11 minutes before exiting Saturday. In his previous game, he recorded 11 points, three rebounds, four steals, and one block in 27 minutes. Brown remains a fringe fantasy option given Denver's crowded wing rotation featuring Christian Braun and Cameron Johnson. His main appeal comes from defensive stats in deeper leagues, while Jamal Murray continues to dominate backcourt usage.

Apr 6

Spencer Jones • PF • Nuggets

Spencer Jones Remains Sidelined Monday

Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones (hamstring) will miss a third straight game Monday against Portland due to a strained right hamstring and could remain sidelined beyond that. His absence leaves Julian Strawther in line for extra depth minutes, though he remains only a fringe fantasy option after posting six points, two three-pointers, and two assists in 11 minutes last game. Strawther's role remains limited behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, while Christian Braun and Cameron Johnson should continue handling stable wing minutes. Jones holds little fantasy value outside very deep formats.

Apr 6

Bruce Brown • SG • Nuggets

Bruce Brown Suffers Leg Injury Saturday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Bruce Brown (leg) didn't finish Saturday's overtime victory against the San Antonio Spurs, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports. Brown appeared to injure his left lower leg in the third quarter and went to the locker room. Because he wasn't able to participate in a jump ball situation, Brown was ineligible to re-enter the game despite returning to the Nuggets' bench. Luckily, the veteran appears to have avoided a significant injury. He plays a big role off the bench in Denver, averaging 24.5 minutes per game. If Brown suffers a setback and needs to take some time off next week, Julian Strawther is poised to have a bigger role, especially with Peyton Watson (hamstring) and Spencer Jones (hamstring) already out.

Apr 4

Tim Hardaway Jr. • SF • Nuggets

Tim Hardaway Jr. Upgraded to Available Saturday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (knee) will be active against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. He was listed as probable on the initial injury report after Hardaway Jr. couldn't finish Wednesday's win over Utah due to a knee issue. With Spencer Jones (hamstring) and Peyton Watson (hamstring) unavailable, Hardaway Jr. may pick up a few extra minutes in the rotation. The veteran has averaged 13.7 points in 26.7 minutes per game this season, sinking 41.0 percent of his three-pointers.

Apr 4

Zeke Nnaji • C • Nuggets

Zeke Nnaji Unavailable Against Spurs

Denver Nuggets forward/center Zeke Nnaji (hip) will remain in street clothes on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs. He injured his left hip last weekend against Golden State and exited the lineup on Wednesday night versus Utah. His next chance to suit up will come on Monday against Portland. Nnaji plays only a limited role with the Nuggets, and his absence doesn't affect how the team operates. Jonas Valanciunas will continue to be the primary frontcourt option off the bench.

Apr 3

Spencer Jones • PF • Nuggets

Spencer Jones Out Saturday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Spencer Jones (hamstring) will miss a second straight game on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs. He suffered a right hamstring strain last week and could be sidelined for the rest of the regular season, as muscle injuries usually take a minimum of 2-3 weeks to heal. The Nuggets have also lost Peyton Watson (hamstring) from the rotation, so Tim Hardaway Jr. (knee), Bruce Brown, and Julian Strawther could see more time on the floor during the final few regular-season games.

Apr 3

Tim Hardaway Jr. • SF • Nuggets

Tim Hardaway Jr. Likely to Play Saturday

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (knee) is probable for Saturday's clash against the San Antonio Spurs. The 13-year veteran couldn't finish Wednesday's matchup with Utah due to a sore left knee, but it looks like the issue won't keep Hardaway Jr. off the court this weekend. He practiced fully on Friday. Hardaway Jr. has produced good numbers off the bench this season and might have a slightly larger workload during the final week of the regular season, with Peyton Watson (hamstring) on the shelf. Since the All-Star break, Hardaway Jr. has nailed 41.4 percent of his three-point attempts, averaging 12.6 points per game.

Apr 3

Peyton Watson • SF • Nuggets

Peyton Watson Out Week-to-Week

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) is considered week-to-week, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports. Watson suffered a new hamstring injury in Wednesday's win over Utah. He returned from a right hamstring strain just two weeks ago. The 23-year-old looked good in his first few games back, but unfortunately, Watson re-injured his right hamstring on Wednesday night. Julian Strawther could now have a bigger role off the bench during the final few regular-season games, while starting forwards Aaron Gordon and Cameron Johnson may also see an uptick in minutes.

Apr 3

Aaron Gordon • PF • Nuggets

Aaron Gordon Returns Against Utah

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against Utah but is expected to operate under a minutes restriction after missing the previous contest. The veteran has averaged 14.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists across 26.6 minutes over his recent March stretch, though fantasy managers should expect modest production if his workload stays capped. He posted 17 points, seven rebounds, and one block in 31 minutes in a prior meeting with Utah, showing his category versatility. Peyton Watson could still hold value in deeper leagues if Gordon's playing time remains carefully managed alongside Nikola Jokic.

Apr 1

Cameron Johnson • PF • Nuggets

Cameron Johnson Available Against Jazz

Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (back) isn't on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's encounter with the Utah Jazz. Back spasms prevented Johnson from finishing Sunday's game against Golden State, but he won't have to miss additional time due to the issue. However, Spencer Jones (hamstring) and Zeke Nnaji (hip), who both also exited early on Sunday, won't be available against Utah. Considering those absences, Johnson could see increased minutes on Wednesday in a highly favorable fantasy matchup.

Apr 1

Aaron Gordon • PF • Nuggets

Aaron Gordon Likely to Play Wednesday Night

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) is probable for Wednesday's meeting with the Utah Jazz. After he missed Sunday's win over Golden State due to left calf tightness, Gordon was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. Peyton Watson was part of the starting unit against the Warriors and is likely heading back to the bench on Wednesday night. Still, Watson will maintain an important role and hinted on Tuesday that he might see more playing time against Utah after being recently limited to around 20 minutes per game.

Apr 1

Aaron Gordon • PF • Nuggets

Aaron Gordon Won't Play Sunday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) won't be in action on Sunday night against the Golden State Warriors, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports. He was a late addition to the injury report due to left calf tightness and won't be able to help his team after failing to shake off a questionable tag. The trio of Cameron Johnson, Peyton Watson, and Spencer Jones should absorb Gordon's minutes.

Mar 29

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