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On YouTubeDenver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 17
Nuggets' Peyton Watson Gives Promising Update After Injury Scare
The Denver Nuggets pulled out a huge overtime win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night, even though they were playing without three starters by the end of the night.
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / December 17
'Just Probably a Bone Bruise' – Denver Nuggets Forward Receives Encouraging Injury Update After Overtime Win Vs. Houston Rockets
The Denver Nuggets suffered a lineup blow when Peyton Watson exited early in the first quarter of their 128-125 overtime win over the Houston Rockets due to a “lower trunk” contusion.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / December 16
What Peyton Watson’s Development Means For The Nuggets
Through all the excitement surrounding Denver’s new arrivals, what might have been forgotten was the fact that these moves inevitably came at the expense of playing time for the team’s young players.
Denver Nuggets News / EssentiallySports / December 16
Peyton Watson Injury Update: Nuggets HC Announces Rotation Plan After Latest Setback
The Denver Nuggets walked into Monday’s matchup against the Houston Rockets already short-handed, with starters Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun sidelined by injuries.
NBA News / Denver Stiffs / December 16
Nuggets outlast the Rockets, refs to snap 4-game home losing streak 
This recap is long enough without an introduction. So let’s just jump right in. TL;DR The Western Conference is going to be a war 1st Quarter The game started with a noted uptick in intensity and physicality for mid-December.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15
Nuggets starter leaves Rockets game with concerning injury
The Denver Nuggets came into their game against the Houston Rockets on Monday already short-handed with two starters in Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun sidelined due to injury.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 14
Peyton Watson Speaks on Growing Role With Nuggets
In the midst of the Denver Nuggets' injury woes to start the season, fourth-year wing Peyton Watson has turned out to be a major bright spot on both sides of the ball as a plug-in starter.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 9
Peyton Watson Praises Nuggets' Duo Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray
The Denver Nuggets, through their injury troubles in the first month-plus of the season, have still managed to climb their way into putting up the best start in franchise history at 17-6– in large part due to the impressive play of both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 8
Peyton Watson Surprised By Nuggets' Historic Start to Season
The Denver Nuggets, through the first 23 games of the 2025-26 NBA season, have gotten off to a surprisingly historic start. Now with a 17-6 overall record following their latest road win vs.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 29
Peyton Watson Sees Value in Nuggets' Disappointing Loss vs. Spurs
The Denver Nuggets were well within reach of advancing in the NBA Cup for the first time in franchise history in the midst of their latest matchup vs. the San Antonio Spurs, and seemingly had control of the game heading into the half after a dominating second-quarter effort.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 28
NBA Notes: Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Lakers
The Cavaliers head to Atlanta on Black Friday in an effort to grab back some momentum after Tuesday’s loss to Toronto. It’s also their final NBA Cup group game, and the path is narrow.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 27
Nuggets' David Adelman Sets Clear Expectations for Peyton Watson
As the Denver Nuggets will be without the services of Christian Braun or Aaron Gordon in the rotation for the next several weeks due to their respective lengthy injuries, the responsibility of fourth-year wing Peyton Watson has hiked a bit higher for whatever time those two starters are out of the mix.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 25
Peyton Watson Responds to Viral Nikola Jokic Assist After Nuggets Win
The Denver Nuggets pulled out a much-needed road win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, finishing with a 125-115 victory. In the win, the Nuggets were led by Jamal Murray with 27 points and eight assists, Peyton Watson with 27 points, and, of course, Nikola Jokic with 17 points, 16 assists, and ten rebounds.
NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 24
3 Takeaways From Nuggets' Bounce-Back Win vs. Grizzlies
Coming off an upset loss against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, the Denver Nuggets were desperate to get back in the win column and avoid their first losing streak of the season.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 22
Nuggets' Peyton Watson Explains His Mindset Guarding Kevin Durant
The Denver Nuggets, in the process of their narrow 112-109 NBA Cup victory over the Houston Rockets, were able to hold down Kevin Durant to one of his quieter games of his season thus far.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 20
NBA Notes: Pistons, future, Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Magic, Tyus Jones
The Pistons keep winning, and ownership wants to see how far this version can go before pulling any major levers. Sources told ESPN the franchise plans to evaluate the roster through a tough West Coast swing in late December.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / November 20
'We All Knew It Was a Matter of Time' – Denver Nuggets’ Peyton Watson Gets 100% Real on His Career Night Vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Peyton Watson made the most of his expanded role during yesterday’s 125-118 road win by the Denver Nuggets against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 23-year-old swingman notched 32 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, and five three-pointers on 13-for-19 shooting from the field in 34 minutes of action.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 20
Nikola Jokic shares spotlight with Peyton Watson in Nuggets win
On a night Nikola Jokic recorded his ninth triple-double of the season, one of his teammates stood out in his own right.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 26
NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nuggets, Peyton Watson, breakout candidates
For all the offseason noise about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future, the Bucks seem to have quieted things. At least for now. The two-time MVP told reporters he’s confident in Milwaukee’s retooled roster and isn’t seeking a move, though he stopped short of committing long-term.
Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / August 31
Mock Trade Sends Nuggets' Peyton Watson to Kings for Former Lottery Pick
After being eliminated in the second round of the playoffs for the second consecutive season last year, the Denver Nuggets felt that it was time to make some changes to their roster around their core of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 25
Nuggets bench simply isn't good enough in Game 3 loss
Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists in Game 3 against the L.A. Clippers on Thursday. Thanks to his supporting cast, his Denver Nuggets lost by 34.
Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / February 3
Nuggets’ Watson Out At Least Four Weeks With Sprained Knee
The Nuggets will be without Peyton Watson for at least the rest of February, announcing today (via Twitter) that the reserve forward has been diagnosed with a right knee sprain.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 1, 2024
Five NBA players on the verge of breakout seasons
Breakout seasons for NBA players can sometimes come out of nowhere.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 21, 2024
‘Despicable’ Nikola Jokic steals Game 1 from Lakers
Nikola Jokic’s pregame fit should have told the Lakers they weren’t winning Game 1.
Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / December 29, 2023
Second-year Nuggets player scores career-high 20 points in first start of season
Nuggets head coach Michael Malone made a late decision to start Peyton Watson in place of injured forward Aaron Gordon on Thursday, and the second-year wing responded in a major way.
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