Barton will start Wednesday's game against New Orleans, Andrew Lopez of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton was questionable coming into the day due to an illness, but he'll ultimately push through and start at his usual shooting guard spot alongside Monte Morris. Barton is coming off of a 19-point, five-rebound effort against the Bulls on Monday. The veteran has drilled multiple three-pointers in six straight games, averaging 14.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.8 threes in that span.

Barton is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans due to an illness.

EDGE Analysis

Barton is in danger of missing his first game since Nov. 15. He may go through shootaround before determining his availability. If he's sidelined, more minutes could be in store for Bones Hyland (COVID-19 protocols), Vlatko Cancar and Facundo Campazzo.

Barton had 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 108-103 loss to the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Up by 16 at half, the Nuggets found themselves down three with nine seconds to play -- a possession in which Barton fired a deep, contested three very prematurely. Final possession aside, it was an underwhelming performance from Barton. Averaging 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per night, he will look to bounce back versus the Knicks on Saturday.

Barton logged 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), eight rebounds and seven assists in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 119-100 loss to Portland.

EDGE Analysis

Barton extended his double-digit scoring streak to four games, and while he had efficiency issues once again, he bolstered that with a strong effort in other categories -- he ended just two boards and three assists away from posting a triple-double. Regardless of the shooting woes, the veteran guard is having a strong month and is putting up 16.8 points per game through 10 games in November.

Barton closed with 10 points (4-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Sunday's 126-97 loss to the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Barton's minutes slid in the blowout loss, as the team doesn't want to take any chances if he isn't needed on the floor after he just missed a couple games with a back ailment. Still, he showed no ill effects from 34 minutes of play in Friday's game, so he should be good to go with a full complement of minutes moving forward.

Barton chipped in 23 points (9-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block across 34 minutes during Friday's 114-108 loss to the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Barton has always been heralded as a legit scoring threat, and he has scored at least 20 points in three of his last five games while operating as one of the leading scoring weapons for Denver -- especially when the likes of Nikola Jokic (wrist) and Michael Porter (back) are out. Barton has started every one of his 14 appearances this season and is averaging 17.1 points while shooting 48 percent from the field.

Barton (back) is listed probable for Friday's contest against the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

After missing two games due to a back injury, Barton returned to the Nuggets' lineup and impressed with 19 points (7-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds and eight assists across 34 minutes. Barring any setback, the veteran wing looks to be Denver's No. 2 option once again with Michael Porter (back) and Jamal Murray (knee) still on the sidelines.

Barton totaled 19 points (7-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds and eight assists across 34 minutes during Thursday's 103-89 loss to the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

Barton missed the Nuggets' previous two games with a back injury and was at one point considered doubtful for Thursday's contest. However, he was ultimately able to play and ended up as Denver's second-leading scorer (behind Nikola Jokic) in the contest. Barton has taken on an increased role in the absence of Jamal Murray (knee) this season, and the results have been encouraging thus far. Through 13 games, Barton is posting a career-best 16.6 points and 2.5 three-pointers per contest.

Barton (back) is active for Thursday's contest against the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

The 6-foot-5 wing was first listed as doubtful before being upgraded all the way to probable before Thursday's contest. Barton is now officially active and presumably will start for Denver against Philadelphia. Expect Austin Rivers to return to the bench with Barton coming back to the lineup.

Barton (back) is trending toward being proabable for Thursday's contest against Philadelphia, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran wing has missed Denver's last two showings but appears likely to be available Thursday night. Barton's return most likely would send Austin Rivers back to his reserve role. It is unclear if Barton would be on a minutes restriction if he is able to make his return to the lineup, but he still figures to be one of Denver's top options on offense if active.