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Peyton Watson

##86' 8" 200 lbs 3rd Season EXP

Injury Report

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Right Hamstring

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Feb 6, 2026

Watson is expected to miss at least four weeks with his Grade 2 right hamstring strain, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

This is a devasting blow for the Nuggets, and the franchise has had some awful luck with injuries this season. Watson has had a breakout season in Denver, averaging 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals while hitting 41.7 percent from beyond the arc. With Watson sidelined, there will be more opportunities for guys like Julian Strawther, Spencer Jones, Tim Hardaway and maybe even Zeke Nnaji.

Season Stats

Games Played49
Minutes Per Game30.7
Field Goal Percentage49.6
3-Point Field Goal Percentage41.7
Free Throw Percentage72.7
Rebounds Per Game4.9
Assists Per Game2.0
Blocks Per Game1.2
Steals Per Game1.0
Fouls Per Game2.5
Turnovers Per Game1.8
Points Per Game14.9

Latest News

Watson is expected to miss at least four weeks with his Grade 2 right hamstring strain, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports Friday.

This is a devastating blow for the Nuggets, and the franchise has had some awful luck with injuries this season. Watson has had a breakout season in Denver, averaging 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals while hitting 41.7 percent from beyond the arc. With Watson sidelined, there will be more opportunities for guys like Julian Strawther, Spencer Jones, Tim Hardaway and maybe even Zeke Nnaji.

Recent Games

DateOpponentMINFG%3P%FT%REBASTBLKSTLPFTOPTS
Feb 5
New York Knicks@ New York Knicks
3330.816.750.052112110
Feb 4
Detroit Pistons@ Detroit Pistons
3836.40.081.832323317
Feb 2
Oklahoma City Thundervs Oklahoma City Thunder
3764.771.450.053113429
Jan 31
LA Clippersvs LA Clippers
3552.940.050.043001321
Jan 30
Brooklyn Netsvs Brooklyn Nets
3446.766.750.023201019

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