Watson supplied seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and two rebounds over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 144-139 overtime victory over Brooklyn.

EDGE Analysis

Watson logged a season-high 20 minutes of action Tuesday. A stellar defender, Watson incrementally improving his offensive game will be something to monitor throughout Denver's season.

Watson (hamstring) will be a full go for Thursday's game against the Thunder, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson practiced Sunday and participated in Monday's 5-on-5 scrimmage. Watson could be a key part of Denver's second unit after averaging 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.

Coach Michael Malone said Watson (hamstring) participated fully in practice for the first time in five weeks Sunday, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson is dealing with a nagging hamstring injury, though his full participation in practice bodes well for his potential return to game action in Thursday's regular-season opener against the Thunder. The 22-year-old was limited during training camp and did not appear in a single preseason game, but he will likely return for Opening Night as the club's backup power forward behind Aaron Gordon.

Watson (hamstring) won't be available for Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson continues to recover from a nagging hamstring injury, and he'll end the preseason without suiting up in any game. He's been ramping up his activity in practice, but it remains to be seen if he'll be available for the regular-season opener against the Thunder on Oct. 24.

Watson (hamstring) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

While Watson has yet to appear in a preseason game, his activity in practice has been ramping up as the start of the regular season nears. His next (and final) opportunity to partake in preseason action will be Thursday night against the Timberwolves.

Watson (hamstring) didn't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Watson is yet to debut in preseason action due to a lingering hamstring injury. His next opportunity to return will come Tuesday against the Thunder.

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.

Watson (hamstring) didn't play in Sunday's 130-104 preseason loss to the Celtics in Abu Dhabi.

EDGE Analysis

Watson has been dealing with a minor hamstring injury, limiting his participation in training camp. The 22-year-old is expected back for the start of the regular season, though his status for next Sunday's preseason game against the Suns is unclear.

Watson (hamstring) didn't play in Friday's preseason opener against the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Watson has also been absent from practice due to minor hamstring discomfort, so it wasn't surprising to see him sit out Friday's preseason opener. His next chance to suit up will be Sunday's preseason rematch with Boston.

Watson didn't participate in Friday's practice due to minor hamstring discomfort, Adam Mares of DenverStiffs.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson's injury being described as "minor" indicates he isn't in danger of missing any regular-season action, though the 22-year-old forward is expected to miss at least the first two preseason matchups. Watson will be a primary backup in Denver's forward rotation this season.