Watson logged 12 points (3-7 FG, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 22 minutes of Tuesday's 124-117 preseason win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Watson has been creating some buzz in training camp and is in the midst of a strong preseason. Through four exhibitions, Watson is shooting 55.0 percent from the field with 8.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 19.6 minutes per contest. He looks primed for a key role with the second unit.

Watson will come off the bench during Sunday's preseason game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson will shift to a reserve role due to Aaron Gordon (rest) returning to the lineup. Watson should still see an ample role Sunday.

Watson will be in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason matchup with Toronto, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aaron Gordon (rest) is sitting out Monday's exhibition for maintenance purposes, so Watson will get the start in his place. He'll be joined by Jamal Murray, Cameron Johnson, Christian Braun and Nikola Jokic.

Watson ended Sunday's 125-93 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals with four points (1-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 20 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Watson, who was a reliable role player for most of the season, was in the eight-man playoff rotation for Denver but was used pretty sparingly with 14.2 minutes per game. As for the regular season, Watson saw 24.4 minutes with 8.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.4 blocks and 0.7 steals across 68 appearances. Watson will be entering the final year of his deal in 2025-26, worth $4.3 million.

Watson produced three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 14 minutes during Monday's 105-102 loss to the Clippers in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Watson has now played 14 minutes in two straight postseason games. Denver's rotation is extremely tight right now, and Watson is second only to Russell Westbrook in terms of minutes played with the second unit.

Watson will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

After starting six of the last nine games for the Nuggets, Watson will be on the second unit against Indiana. In 46 games in a reserve role, Watson has averaged 6.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 43.3 percent from the field.

Watson (knee) is available and starting in Friday's game against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Watson will return to game action after missing Wednesday's loss to the Spurs due to right knee inflammation. Over his last five appearances (three starts), the 22-year-old has averaged 12.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.2 blocks and 1.8 assists across 33.2 minutes per contest.

Watson (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Watson sat out of Wednesday's matchup against the Spurs while dealing with right knee inflammation, but he'll have a chance to take the court Friday. Denver will presumably monitor him closely in shootaround before providing an update on his availability.

Watson (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Watson will join the entire Nuggets' starting five in street clothes Wednesday. The 22-year-old is battling right knee inflammation. Expect Hunter Tyson, Spencer Jones and Vlatko Cancar to see plenty of action. Watson's next chance to play will come Friday at Golden State.

Watson (knee) is "not expected to play" against the Spurs on Wednesday, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The absence of Watson would leave the Nuggets extremely thin on the frontcourt, as head coach Michael Malone already announced he will sit all five of his usual starters. If Watson ends up being ruled out, Hunter Tyson and Spencer Jones would be in line to see more minutes.