Barton posted 15 points (7-19 FG, 1-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block in 37 minutes during Saturday's 95-94 win over the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Barton was awful from distance but carved the Rockets up from two-point range while posting a well-rounded, two-way statline. He's taking the second-most shots on the team and handing out the second-most assists (both behind Nikola Jokic). Barton has been a strong fantasy option this season, even for 10-team leagues, and that shouldn't change anytime soon.

Barton tallied 26 points (11-21 FG, 4-9 3Pt), seven assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block during Wednesday's narrow loss to Memphis.

EDGE Analysis

Barton bounced back superbly from a season-worst four-point performance during Monday's loss to post a new season best Wednesday. The forward ultimately finished second on the team in scoring only behind Nikola Jokic (34 points), and it was his seventh time this season posting at least 10 points. Through the first eight games, Barton is currently averaging 14.0 points as well as 4.1 assists per contest.

Barton recorded 10 points (3-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, three steals, an assist and two blocked shots across 31 minutes in Saturday's 93-91 win over the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

Saturday marked Barton's worst game of the season. Despite turning in a full complement of minutes, he struggled with his shot and turned the ball over four times. Before this rocky performance, Barton averaged 16.4 points, 4-9 rebounds and 4.2 assists over five games.

Barton recorded 17 points (7-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six assists and five rebounds across 27 minutes in Friday's win over the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Barton was the only Denver player who scored more than 15 points in this game, and he has reached that mark in three of his five contests of the campaign. He's making the most of his minutes as a starter while Jamal Murray (knee) is out. He is averaging 16.4 points per game through his first five appearances -- a figure that would be a new career-best mark if he's able to maintain it throughout the entire season.

Barton went for 21 points (9-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block across 37 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Barton put up a season-high mark in points, and it's worth noting he has scored in double digits in all four of his games while putting up at least 20 points in two of those contests. Barton has taken advantage of the fact that he's begun the season as a starter and should remain a capable scoring threat as long as he keeps seeing over 30 minutes per game.

Barton tallied 20 points (8-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and one steal across 34 minutes Wednesday in a 110-98 win over the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

In the absence of Jamal Murray (knee), Barton stepped up in Denver's season opener to rank second on the team in scoring and tie for the team lead in assists. After averaging a modest 12.7 points, 4.0 boards and 3.2 dimes last season, Barton has a chance to put up significantly greater production with Murray expected to miss a majority of the 2021-22 campaign.

Barton (ankle) will play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Thunder, Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton had been nursing a sprained ankle, but he's made significant progress over the last week and has now been removed from the injury report entirely. Wind also notes that Barton could play in Thursday's rematch against OKC in an effort to work on his conditioning with the regular season just around the corner.

Barton (ankle) is expected to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Thunder, Adam Mares of DNVR Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton rolled his ankle during a practice early in training camp and was held out of the Nuggets' first two exhibitions, but it sounds like he's on track to make his debut Wednesday. The veteran wing was a regular starter last season before a hamstring put him on the shelf for 20 games late in the year -- including the Denver's entire first-round playoff series against Portland. Across 56 appearances, Barton averaged 12.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.8 three-pointers while shooting a career-best 38.1 percent from downtown.

Barton (ankle) will not play in Friday's preseason tilt against the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

The Nuggets will continue to exercise caution with Barton in order to ensure his health for the regular season. He has yet suit up for a preseason game. His next chance will come Wednesday versus the Thunder.

Barton (ankle) is questionable for Friday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton has yet to play in the preseason, but that could change Friday. If he does take the court, he'll likely be on a significant minutes limit given the exhibition nature of the game.