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DEN • Guard • #8
2 days ago
The avalanche of injuries to key contributors in Denver has created an opportunity for Watson to put together a mini-breakout, scoring 20-plus points in six consecutive games since December 31. The 23-year-old forward recorded his second double-double of the season with Jamal Murray (ankle, illness) sitting out. He’s experienced a noticeable uptick in creation possessions and increased scoring duties over the last two weeks, averaging 21.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocks over eight games during that span.
DEN • Guard • #8
4 days ago
Watson finished Wednesday’s victory with his second career 30-point game, finishing two shy of his career-high. The Nuggets’ forward, who initially moved into the starting lineup when Christian Braun went down with a sprained ankle, has been close to a top-100 player in eight-cat formats over the past month. Even with Braun back in the starting lineup and Aaron Gordon available off the bench, they’re under minutes restrictions, which protects Watson’s fantasy value.
DEN • Guard • #8
6 days ago
Watson has been a scoring machine for the shorthanded Nuggets. Since Nikola Jokić injured his knee, Watson has averaged 23 points per game. He has been average in other categories, but he has been on an offensive tear. He coughed the ball up a career-worst six times in this game, but the rest of his performance was strong and helped Denver steal a win on the road. Watson will remain a must-roster player until Aaron Gordon (hamstring) returns, and he should still hold value beyond that.
DEN • Guard • #8
7 days ago
Watson has flashed some decent scoring upside over the past week, averaging 19.8 points over his last four games. His all-around fantasy upside is relatively limited, but he’ll continue to see an increase in minutes and scoring opportunities for the injury-depleted Nuggets as they embark on a busy four-game week against a handful of Eastern Conference opponents.
DEN • Guard • #8
9 days ago
With injuries decimating Denver’s starting lineup, Watson hoisted a season-high 22 shot attempts in this one. The 23-year-old wing doesn’t offer enough from a fantasy standpoint, besides some immediate scoring upside, to warrant consideration outside of deeper leagues. He’ll have an opportunity over the next few weeks to show what he can do with more on his plate.
DEN • Guard • #8
11 days ago
With the Nuggets down four starters including Nikola Jokic and facing the Raptors on the road, a clunker of a game would’ve been understandable. Instead, Watson led the Nuggets to victory with 24 points seemingly out of nowhere. The 23-year-old guard is averaging just 10.7 points per game this year. Raptors forward Brandon Ingram even told reporters after the game he didn’t expect Watson to play as well as he did. Still, his scoring isn’t nearly consistent enough to be worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
DEN • Guard • #8
20 days ago
Watson is set to return after missing the last two games with a right trunk contusion. Tim Hardaway Jr. will return to the bench with Watson back and Bruce Brown’s opportunities could decrease as well.
DEN • Guard • #8
21 days ago
Watson has missed the last two games with a right trunk contusion. Tim Hardaway Jr. was his most recent replacement in the starting lineup, but Bruce Brown’s opportunities have also increased with Watson sidelined. For managers seeking production across multiple categories, Brown is the better streaming choice if Watson can’t play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #8
22 days ago
Initially questionable for Saturday’s game, Watson will miss a second straight. Bruce Brown filled the void in the starting lineup on Thursday and should retain that role, making him worth a look in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #8
23 days ago
Watson missed Thursday’s game, which allowed Bruce Brown to get the starting nod. He contributed 11 points in 34 minutes, but he’ll likely be pushed back to the bench if Watson is able to return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #8
24 days ago
Injured during Monday’s win over the Rockets, Watson will not play on Thursday. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Tim Hardaway Jr. being the player most likely to fill the void. Due to Watson’s early exit, Hardaway played a season-high 39 minutes on Monday and started the third quarter.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Guard • #8
25 days ago
Watson exited Monday’s win over the Rockets during the first half after suffering a right trunk contusion. If he’s unable to play against Orlando, there would be an opening in the starting lineup. Tim Hardaway Jr., who started the third quarter on Monday, is the most likely candidate to fill the void. However, he is also questionable for Thursday due to illness.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #8
27 days ago
Watson suffered a right trunk contusion during the first quarter of Monday’s game, limping back to the locker room to receive further treatment. With Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon already out, the Nuggets will be even more shorthanded if Watson has to remain out. Look for Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown to figure more prominently in the rotation.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
DEN • Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
After enjoying a run of at least 15 points in three straight games, Watson’s offensive production tailed off a bit ahead of Thursday’s game. The fourth-year forward surpassed the 20-point mark for the third time this season, somewhat compensating for the lack of defensive production. Over the past month, Watson has been ranked just outside the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats. While the absences of Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon have freed up opportunities for Watson, he’s still available in over 70 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
DEN • Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Watson’s strong play continued on Monday. He scored in double figures for the fifth straight time and sixth time in the last seven games, giving him an average of 17.7 points over that period. The fourth-year wing is averaging double figures in points on the season for the first time in his career, and has enjoyed a strong first quarter of the season from an efficiency standpoint. His rebounding and assist numbers are also at career-bests — his nightly contributions will remain necessary so long as Christian Braun (ankle) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring) are sidelined.
DEN • Guard • #8
about 2 months ago
Watson has reached double figures in four of his last six starts, first moving into the starting lineup because of Christian Braun’s ankle injury. With Aaron Gordon (hamstring) also out for an extended period, the Nuggets are in a position where they need Watson to be more aggressive on offense. That certainly wasn’t an issue in Memphis, with the 27 points being five shy of his season and career-highs. Watson’s two best scoring nights as a pro have occurred over the last week. Rostered in 22 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Watson is worth adding before Denver’s final two games of Week 6 on Friday and Saturday.
DEN • Guard • #8
about 2 months ago
Watson followed up his 32-point explosion against the Pelicans on Wednesday with a bit of a dud. The 23-year-old shooting guard had double-digit rebounds for the second consecutive game, but he only had nine points. Watson only even attempted five field goals after he took 19 shots in the last game. With Christian Braun (ankle) sidelined, Watson is worth rostering, but fantasy managers would like him to be a little more aggressive offensively.
DEN • Guard • #8
about 2 months ago
Watson came out of nowhere to have a tremendous game against the Pelicans on Wednesday. The 23-year-old shooting guard made five three-pointers after only even attempting six threes in his previous four games. Watson certainly has an opportunity to put up better numbers with Christian Braun (ankle) sidelined and now he has momentum coming off a 32-point game.
DEN • Guard • #8
about 2 months ago
Watson, who started Saturday’s win over the Timberwolves, will remain in the starting lineup despite Cameron Johnson (biceps) being on track to return after a one-game absence. Watson will fill the void left by Christian Braun, who will miss at least six weeks after spraining his left ankle last week. Tim Hardaway Jr. will come off the bench after starting against Minnesota.
Source: Bennett Durando
DEN • Guard • #8
about 2 months ago
With Cameron Johnson (ankle) sidelined, Watson was able to join the starting lineup. Watson’s streaming appeal comes from his defensive ability, and he was able to provide a taste of that in this game. Johnson’s return timeline isn’t clear, but as long as he’s out, Watson should be in the starting lineup, which gives him some value as a streamer.
DEN • Guard • #8
3 months ago
Watson had at least nine points for the fourth time in five games this preseason. The 23-year-old guard started Friday as the Nuggets rested their usual starting lineup. Watson still seems ticketed for a significant bench role this year based on his usage throughout the preseason. It’ll likely still take an injury to someone ahead of him on the depth chart for him to have much fantasy value this year.
DEN • Guard • #8
9 months ago
Watson joins Denver’s starting five in being ruled out after Tuesday’s double overtime thriller against the Timberwolves. With the Nuggets short on options, Vlatko Cancar and PJ Hall figure to be apart of the rotation.
DEN • Guard • #8
9 months ago
Initially questionable for Wednesday’s game, Watson is not expected to be available. With Denver’s starting five already ruled out, the Nuggets will be short on available options. Vlatko Cancar and PJ Hall should enter the rotation after picking up DNP-CDs in Tuesday’s double-overtime loss to the Timberwolves.
Source: Bennett Durando
DEN • Guard • #8
10 months ago
Surprisingly, Watson was Nuggets coach Michael Malone’s pick to replace the injured Jamal Murray (hamstring) in the starting lineup on Friday. While the third-year forward did not score much, he provided solid value in rebounds, assists, steals and blocks. Rostered in eight percent of Yahoo! leagues, Watson is ranked just outside the top 75 in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. While he can be a valuable player when the Nuggets are shorthanded, Watson’s fantasy value hinges on the availability of the team’s starters. Denver plays four games during Week 22, starting with the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
DEN • Guard • #8
10 months ago
The Nuggets are without Jamal Murray for Friday’s game, but they are not going with the usual replacement in Friday’s starting lineup. Instead of Russell Westbrook, Watson will receive the starting nod. Being allowed to start raises Watson’s fantasy ceiling, but the lineup change may also result in a monster assist night for Jokic as the “point center.”
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Guard • #8
10 months ago
Filling in for Aaron Gordon, Watson had a career night on Monday. The 24 points were a career-high, and he also provided excellent value in the blocked shot category. Rostered in four percent of Yahoo! leagues, Watson will only be worth a look moving forward if Gordon misses more time. However, Monday’s game was the second in as many nights for the Nuggets, which likely had more to do with Gordon’s absence than anything else.
DEN • Guard • #8
10 months ago
In addition to Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets will be without Aaron Gordon for Monday’s game. Jordan remains in the starting lineup as Jokic’s replacement, while Watson will replace AG. Both fill-ins are worth streaming in deep leagues due to Denver’s lack of interior depth.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Guard • #8
10 months ago
Watson made his second consecutive start on Wednesday as the Nuggets remained without Nikola Jokic. No one expected Watson to provide similar value, but he was solid in his 25 minutes against the Lakers. The negative was that he only grabbed two rebounds, as that’s one category where it was fair to expect reliable value. Watson’s value for the remainder of Week 20 depends on Jokic’s availability; if the Joker returns for Friday’s game against the Trail Blazers, there’s no need to continue streaming Peyton.
DEN • Guard • #8
10 months ago
The Nuggets are without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray for Wednesday’s game. However, they’ll go small with their three-time MVP sidelined as Watson enters the starting lineup. He’s worth a look in deep leagues but should not be considered a must-add.
Source: NBA Lineups
DEN • Guard • #8
10 months ago
Watson wasn’t in the starting lineup Monday night, but he gave the Nuggets valuable minutes off the bench with Aaron Gordon (calf) unavailable. The third-year forward shot 4-of-4 from beyond the arc, and the 16 points were two shy of his season-high. This performance isn’t enough to get Watson on the radar in most fantasy leagues. Still, it should earn him another opportunity to play rotation minutes after recently falling behind Zeke Nnaji in the pecking order. Nnaji didn’t provide much value on Monday, going scoreless with three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 11 minutes.