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Peyton Watson Fantasy Stats

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Small Forward #8

Healthy
Height / Weight 6'8"  /  200 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Sep 11, 2002 (23)
Experience 3 seasons
College UCLA

2025-26 Rankings

Preseason SF47
Current SF27

Season Stats

SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS/G MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL FG% FT% 3P% FTM 2PM 3PM TOV DDBL TDBL
2022-23DENSF237.18.13.31.60.50.50.149.255.042.90.51.00.30.300
2023-24DENSF8015.518.66.73.21.11.10.546.567.029.60.92.00.60.700
2024-25DENSF6818.524.48.13.41.41.40.747.769.335.31.42.30.70.800
2025-26DENSF5328.230.014.84.92.11.20.949.073.041.52.63.81.51.720
Career 223 18.5 22.0 8.7 3.5 1.3 1.1 0.6 48.0 69.6 36.2 1.4 2.4 0.8 1.0 2 0

Game Log

TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL FG% FT% 3P% FTM 2PM 3PM TOV DDBL TDBL
Jan 27, 2026 DENDETSF26.2136:5713333030.016.7051300
Jan 29, 2026 DENBKNSF31.0134:1219232046.750.066.7352000
Jan 30, 2026 DENLACSF30.0135:1821430052.950.040.0172300
Feb 1, 2026 DENOKCSF44.2137:2329531164.750.071.4265400
Feb 3, 2026 DENDETSF32.2137:4717323236.481.80.0940300
Feb 4, 2026 DENNYSF23.2133:1610521130.850.016.7131100
Mar 22, 2026 DENPORSF26.5019:5614630046.250.020.0151000
Mar 25, 2026 DENDALSF31.5023:1821430070.083.366.7552000
Mar 27, 2026 DENUTASF21.8020:587542020.066.750.0211400
Mar 29, 2026 DENGSSF27.0122:1610651027.3100.040.0212200
Last 10 33.1 7 31:55 18.6 4.5 2.9 1.6 0.6 46.5 71.7 45.7 3.3 4.5 2.1 1.9 0 0

Peyton Watson News

Peyton Watson  • SF  •  Nuggets

Peyton Watson Good to Go Wednesday

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) will play on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Late last week, Watson returned from a hamstring injury, and Denver decided not to use him on Tuesday when the team kicked off a back-to-back with a victory over Phoenix. Watson's return aligns with Aaron Gordon's (hamstring) exit. He will help cover for his absence, along with Spencer Jones and Cameron Johnson. Despite missing six weeks, Watson was in fine form on Sunday against Portland, notching 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists in 20 minutes.
4 days ago   
Peyton Watson  • SF  •  Nuggets

Peyton Watson Ruled Out Tuesday

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) will not play Tuesday against Phoenix as the team manages his workload following a recent return from a lengthy absence. His absence could mean a few extra bench minutes for Tim Hardaway Jr., Spencer Jones, and Julian Strawther, though none are strong fantasy plays right now. Hardaway had six points, four rebounds, and one assist in his last game, while Jones chipped in five points with one three-pointer, one steal, and one block in 11 minutes. All three are risky deep-league streamers with unclear roles.
6 days ago   
Peyton Watson  • SF  •  Nuggets

Peyton Watson Could Return Against Trail Blazers

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against Portland after missing extended time with a right hamstring strain. Reports suggest he has a good chance to return, though he could face a minutes limit after the long layoff. Before the injury, Watson was averaging 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.2 blocks in 30.7 minutes. He is worth monitoring in standard leagues, but managers may want to see his workload first. Spencer Jones and Julian Strawther could see fewer minutes once Watson is back.
7 days ago   
Peyton Watson  • SF  •  Nuggets

Peyton Watson Not Yet Ready to Return Friday

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) will remain out Friday against Toronto as he continues recovering from a strain that has kept him sidelined since early February. His absence should continue to push Aaron Gordon into a larger frontcourt role. Spencer Jones and Julian Strawther may also pick up extra minutes off the bench, though neither has been consistent enough to trust outside very deep leagues. Watson can stay on waiver wires for now until he shows he is healthy enough to earn back a steady spot in the rotation.
Mar 20   
Peyton Watson  • SF  •  Nuggets

Peyton Watson Hopes to Return This Week

According to Vinny Benedetto of the Denver Gazette, the Denver Nuggets remain hopeful that forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) will be able to return at some point this week. Watson is recovering from a right hamstring strain that has kept him sidelined since early February. Benedetto reports that the 24-year-old forward is unlikely to play in the Nuggets' next two games, making Friday's matchup against the Raptors a more realistic target for his return. Until Watson is back in the lineup, Tim Hardaway Jr. remains a solid streaming option for fantasy managers after recording 20 points, one rebound, three assists and two steals across 29 minutes in Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Mar 16   
Peyton Watson  • SF  •  Nuggets

Peyton Watson Remains Sidelined Against Thunder

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Monday's matchup against the Thunder as he continues recovering from a right hamstring strain that has kept him out since early February. Watson had been logging around 31 minutes per game before the injury, leaving Denver to piece together wing minutes in his absence. Cameron Johnson returned from a two-game absence and started, finishing with 10 points, one three-pointer, three rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 22 minutes. Johnson has been inconsistent for much of the season, but he should continue seeing opportunities while Peyton Watson remains sidelined and Aaron Gordon is still ramping up after his return.
Mar 9   
Peyton Watson  • SF  •  Nuggets

Peyton Watson Out at Least Four Weeks

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, the team announced on Friday. Watson was injured in Wednesday's double-overtime loss to the New York Knicks and has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain. The injury will pause Watson's breakout season, as he is averaging 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 1.0 steals. Watson's absence will improve the fantasy outlook for Spencer Jones, Bruce Brown, and Tim Hardaway Jr. While Jones has held a regular starting role this season, Brown and Hardaway Jr. have more fantasy upside.
Feb 6   
Peyton Watson  • SF  •  Nuggets

Peyton Watson Will Have an MRI, Could Miss Significant Time

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) was forced to leave Wednesday's game after injuring his hamstring, and the breakout star could miss significant time, depending on the results of an MRI. Watson averaged 21.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 36.1 minutes per game in his 18 games since the start of 2026, and he has helped the Nuggets fill in for multiple injuries. Nikola Jokic is back, but Watson was still helping to fill in for Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Cameron Johnson (knee). If Watson also misses time, Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. will have to step into more involved roles. The Nuggets also converted Spencer Jones' two-way contract into a standard deal, which would allow him to help fill in as well.
Feb 5   
Peyton Watson  • SF  •  Nuggets

Peyton Watson Back for Nuggets Tuesday

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (ankle) will return from a one-game absence on Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons. Watson was sidelined for the second leg of a back-to-back on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks as he dealt with sprains in both ankles. In his last outing, Watson dropped 35 points on the Washington Wizards. He has elevated his game this month, averaging 23.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 blocks, and 1.3 steals in 36.2 minutes per game. Watson will start Tuesday's contest alongside Jamal Murray, Jalen Pickett, Spencer Jones, and Jonas Valanciunas. Julian Strawther and Zeke Nnaji will drop to the bench, while Aaron Gordon (hamstring) has been ruled out for the game.
Jan 28   
Peyton Watson  • SF  •  Nuggets

Peyton Watson Uncertain to Play Sunday in Memphis

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup in Memphis after sitting out Friday while managing soreness in both ankles. Given how thin Denver is up front, his status has clear fantasy implications. Zeke Nnaji would be the primary beneficiary if Watson remains out after posting 11 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks in 37 minutes against Milwaukee. Julian Strawther would likely stay in the starting group but remains a fringe option, while Spencer Jones offers volatile, minutes-driven appeal. Watson's outlook is shaky as Denver continues to deal with multiple injuries.
Jan 25   
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