Barton (COVID-19 protocols) has been upgraded to questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Clippers, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton was placed in the NBA's health and safety protocols Monday, but it may have been a false positive as he now has a chance to suit up just a day later. The veteran wing 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. If he's ultimately unable to suit up, Austin Rivers -- who has eight starts on the season -- would be the most likely candidate to take Barton's place in the Nuggets' starting lineup.