The Nuggets picked up Watson's (hamstring) team option for 2025-26 on Thursday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson averaged 6.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 blocks in 18.6 minutes across 80 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. Now, the third-year forward is set to take on an even bigger role and stay in Denver for at least two more years.