Barton (illness) won't play in Monday's game against Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Barton will miss his second straight contest due to a non-COVID-related illness. Davon Reed drew the start in his absence Saturday against San Antonio, and he could be in line for another opportunity to start with Barton sidelined for at least one more contest.

Barton (illness) remains questionable for Monday's game against Washington but didn't take part in morning shootaround, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Barton remains a game-time decision, it's concerning that he failed to participate in shootaround earlier in the day. The team will likely wait until pregame warmups to provide another update on his status.

Barton (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Barton was unavailable Saturday against the Spurs due to a non-COVID illness, but he has a chance to return Monday. If he's held out again, Bones Hyland and Monte Morris should see additional playing time.

Barton (illness) is out Saturday against the Spurs, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton will miss his third game of the year and his first since Nov. 15. In his absence, Bones Hyland figures to see the biggest increase in role and usage, but other players like Vlatko Cancar and Zeke Nnaji could see increased minutes.

Barton (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Saturday's tilt against the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Barton was initially listed as probable, but his illness is apparently taking a turn in the wrong direction. If he's forced to miss his first game since Nov. 15, more minutes could be in store for Bones Hyland, Vlatko Cancar and others.

Barton (illness) is probable for Saturday's contest against the Spurs, freelance reporter T.J. McBride reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton will likely continue playing through the illness he's dealing with. Over the past three games, he's averaged 19.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 37.0 minutes.

Barton provided 19 points (8-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 123-111 loss to San Antonio.

EDGE Analysis

Barton has been fighting through a non-COVID illness but was good to go at game time and ended up with an excellent result in 34 minutes on the court. There is usually some negative correlation between Barton and Aaron Gordon, but both players put up solid numbers this time around.

Barton (illness) is available against the Spurs on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Despite coping with some effects of an illness since Tuesday, Barton did not have any problem scoring 20 points during the Nuggets' previous game Wednesday. The scoring output was his best across their concluding road trip. Barton is averaging 16.0 points, second-best behind Nikola Jokic.

Barton (illness) is probable Thursday against the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Barton played through the illness Wednesday to post 20 points, six assists, three rebounds, one block and one steal in 42 minutes. It was his first 20-point performance since Nov. 19. He should be available again Thursday.

Barton contributed 20 points (7-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 42 minutes during Wednesday's 120-114 overtime win over New Orleans.

EDGE Analysis

Barton reached the 20-point plateau for the first time since Nov. 19, when he scored 23 points against the Bulls, and while his role as a scoring-first player hasn't changed, it's worth noting that he had been struggling from the field at times. Barton has averaged 16.0 points while shooting just 41.1 percent from the floor over his last 10 appearances.