Nuggets' Peyton Watson Receives Crucial Hamstring Injury Update

The 23-year-old forward may miss Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:54pm

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Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson has been ruled week-to-week with a re-aggravation of his right hamstring injury. Watson first returned from the injury on March 22 but only played in five of six games before sustaining the injury again. The Nuggets will monitor his status for the next five games on the schedule.

Why it matters

Watson has been a key scoring option and defensive contributor for the Nuggets this season, so his absence could impact the team's rotation and performance, especially as they prepare for the playoffs.

The details

Watson was forced to leave the Nuggets' 130-117 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday due to the right hamstring injury. Reports indicate he is now considered week-to-week moving forward, meaning he may not be available for Saturday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. This is a re-aggravation of the same injury that sidelined Watson for several weeks earlier in the season.

  • Watson first returned from the injury on March 22.
  • He only played in five of six games before sustaining the right hamstring injury again on Wednesday.

The players

Peyton Watson

A 23-year-old forward for the Denver Nuggets who is averaging 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game this season.

Cameron Johnson

A Nuggets player who will likely get more playing time at small forward with Watson potentially out.

Julian Strawther

A Nuggets player who may see extended playing time with Watson's injury.

Bruce Brown

A Nuggets player who may see extended playing time with Watson's injury.

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What they’re saying

“'News: Peyton Watson (right hamstring) is considered week-to-week, David Adelman says after practice today,'”

— Bennett Durando, Reporter, Denver Post

What’s next

The Nuggets will monitor Watson's status for the next five games on the schedule, with his availability for Saturday's game against the Spurs in question.

The takeaway

Watson's injury is a setback for the Nuggets, who have relied on his scoring and defense this season. His absence could impact the team's rotation and performance as they prepare for the playoffs, underscoring the importance of depth and injury management for contending teams.