Denver Nuggets ahead Peyton Watson is expected to return Sunday towards the Portland Trail Blazers after lacking greater than six weeks due to a hamstring pressure, sources advised ESPN’s Shams Charania.
The Nuggets formally listed Watson as questionable of their damage report on Saturday.
Watson’s return would mark the primary time the Nuggets have had their full roster obtainable since early within the season. Several gamers, together with three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Cameron Johnson and Christian Braun, have missed prolonged time this yr.
Watson was within the midst of a breakout marketing campaign earlier than he went down with the damage in a Feb. 4 loss to the New York Knicks. He’s averaging profession highs throughout the board, together with 21.4 factors, 5.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.6 blocks per recreation for the reason that begin of 2026.
Following a win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday, the Nuggets (43-28) sit No. 5 within the West with 11 video games remaining of their common season.
