Watson (illness) is questionable to play Sunday against San Antonio.

EDGE Analysis

Watson was added to the injury report Sunday afternoon with a non-COVID illness. Aaron Gordon (heel) was downgraded to questionable earlier in the day Sunday, which could limit Denver's defensive versatility if both players are unable to go. Watson is averaging 2.6 points in 10.2 minutes across his last five appearances.

Watson finished with four points (1-2 FG, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and two blocks over 13 minutes during Monday's 107-103 win over the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

Watson generated a lot of buzz this offseason, but his workload simply hasn't been there. In eight November games, Watson is seeing 13.2 minutes per contest and averaging 2.9 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists.

Watson provided four points (2-3 FG), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 19 minutes during Monday's 134-116 victory over the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Watson's performance Monday is indicative of what Denver needs from him. His ability to step in as a defensive playmaker and energizer off the bench serves a pivotal role in the Nuggets' forward rotation. Watson is a supreme athlete, and his extrapolated production could be comparable to Houston's Tari Eason (leg) if Watson were to ever assume a substantial role.

Watson registered 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 128-95 victory over the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Watson led all bench players in Sunday's game in scoring while finishing as one of five Nuggets players with a double-digit point total in a blowout win over Oklahoma City. Watson surpassed double figures for the first time this year, also hauling in the highest rebound total and tallying his largest minute total of the young season.

Watson will come off the bench for Thursday's preseason game against the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

The Nuggets rested their starters on Tuesday, but they are all back in action Thursday and will see plenty of minutes according to coach Michael Malone. Watson had plenty of offseason buzz, but he's been overshadowed by Julian Strawther and Hunter Tyson.

Watson (undisclosed) is available and in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday with an undisclosed injury. He will enter the starting lineup with most of the Nuggets' regulars sitting out.

Watson (undisclosed) is probable for Tuesday's preseason game against the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

The Nuggets are sitting their entire starting lineup along with several rotation players Tuesday. Watson has averaged 20.3 minutes through three preseason contests, and he could potentially be looking at a big role Tuesday.

The Nuggets exercised the third-year, $2.4 million team option on Watson's rookie contract Wednesday, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson didn't play much as a rookie last year, averaging just 3.3 points and 1.6 rebounds in 8.1 minutes per game across 23 appearances. However, the departures of Bruce Brown and Jeff Green this offseason have opened up playing time for Watson and others. The 2022 No. 30 overall pick isn't guaranteed a major role, but the Nuggets exercising his option suggests they think Watson can contribute over the next two years.

Watson posted 10 points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one steal and one block in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 115-107 preseason win over the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Watson shined during Summer League action before getting shut down and was solid during Denver's preseason opener. The 2022 first-round pick didn't play much as a rookie, but due to the departures of Bruce Brown and Jeff Green, Watson could carve out a reserve role in the frontcourt this season.

Watson won't play for the remainder of the 2023 Summer League, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Watson doesn't appear to have suffered any injury but won't play Friday. In all likelihood, the Nuggets have seen enough from their first-round pick in 2022. Watson is poised to receive a bigger role in Denver next season after making just 23 appearances in 2022-23.