Barton (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Barton was initially listed as probable Thursday before being downgraded to doubtful. However, he seems to have a chance to play through his low back pain against the 76ers.

Barton (back) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's matchup against the 76ers, Brendan Vogt of The DNVR.com reports

EDGE Analysis

The veteran wing was initially considered probable for Thursday's contest against Philadelphia but now finds himself doubtful to make his return to the court. Barton has been sidelined for two straight games due his back injury and is now in peril of missing three straight. Austin Rivers has started the last two games for Denver in Barton's absence, but has averaged just 7.0 points and 3.0 rebounds per game in 25.5 minutes per game and is by no means a safe fantasy option.

Barton (back) is considered probable for Thursday's tilt with the 76ers, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton has missed two straight games due to back tightness, but it looks like he'll be able to return to the court Thursday. If available, Barton will likely settle back in as the Nuggets' No. 2 option on offense behind reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. The 30-year-old is averaging 16.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists across 33.5 minutes per game this season.

Barton (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Barton was upgraded to questionable earlier in the day, but he won't be able to take the floor in this one, as he continues to deal with back tightness. Austin Rivers draws another start at shooting guard in Barton's absence. The Memphis product's next chance to return arrives Thursday against the 76ers.

Barton (back) is being considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against Dallas, per head coach Michael Malone, Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Suffice it to say there's been no shortage of confusion regarding Barton's availability over the last 24 hours, as he was a very late scratch from Sunday night's win over the Blazers. Barton's back apparently tightened up during pregame warmups, and while he was initially announced as a starter, Austin Rivers ended up getting the nod at shooting guard, and the Nuggets later announced that Barton would not be available. Ahead of Monday's game, the team listed Barton as doubtful, but Malone has since informed the media that the veteran's status won't be decided until closer to game-time.

Barton (back) is doubtful for Monday's matchup against the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Barton was pulled from the starting lineup Sunday after his back tightened up during pregame warmups. Austin Rivers started in his place, and he will likely do so again Monday if Barton is unavailable. While Rivers drew the start, PJ Dozier, Bones Hyland and Facundo Campazzo all played 20-plus minutes during Sunday's win over the Blazers.

Barton (back) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Just before tip-off, the Nuggets pulled Barton from the starting lineup after his back tightened up during pregame warmups. He was initially considered questionable to play off the bench, but the team has now officially clarified that Barton will not be available. Keep an eye on the veteran's status ahead of Monday's game at Dallas, which marks the start of a four-game Week 5 for Denver.

Barton will not start Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers and is considered questionable due to lower back tightness.

EDGE Analysis

Barton's back apparently tightened up during pregame warmups, and he was spotted heading back to the locker room in the minutes leading up to tip-off. The Nuggets quickly announced that Austin Rivers will start in Barton's place, and at this time it's unclear if Barton will be cleared to enter the game off the bench or if he'll be scratched altogether.

Barton boomed for 30 points (11-19 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals over 34 minutes in a 101-98 victory over the Pacers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Barton shouldered a sizable load offensively, being the only starter to score more than 12 points and being the only player on the team to attempt more than 10 shots. Barton will remain a top scoring option even once Jokic (suspension) and Michael Porter Jr. (back) return to action. His player efficiency rating is at an all-time high and he has been a top-10 contributor at the small forward position.

Barton recorded 25 points (9-14 FG, 7-9 3Pt), six assists, five rebounds and a steal across 35 minutes in Monday's 113-96 win over the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Michael Porter's (back) absence left a gap in Denver's lineup, which partly accounted for Barton's surge. Barton is already posting some of the best totals of his career, however. He is currently on pace to beat his previous season highs in scoring, assists and steals and is also averaging a career-high 2.3 three-pointers per game.