Barton was placed in the NBA's health and safety protocols Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton is expected to miss Tuesday's contest against the Clippers and could be sidelined for multiple contests. He has scored in double figures in eight straight games and is averaging 14.6 points, 4.8 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 33.8 minutes during those contests, so his expected absence will likely be a big blow to Denver. Austin Rivers (eight starts) is the most likely candidate to take Barton's place in the Nuggets' starting lineup.