Will Barton
G/SF FA
Sat 1/2/21 3:59 PM

Barton recorded two points (1-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 36 minutes during Friday's 106-103 loss to the Suns.
EDGE Analysis
With Michael Porter (COVID-19) out, Barton was thrown into the starting five but was awful against the Suns' great defense. As long as Porter remains out, Barton should continue to be in a position for plenty of minutes and usage, so this could end up being a one-game outlier, especially with two games against the struggling Timberwolves up next for the Nuggets.

Will Barton
G/SF FA
Fri 1/1/21 3:51 PM

Barton is averaging 12.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists through the Nuggets' first four games.
EDGE Analysis
Despite saying during the preseason that he believes he's a starter, Barton has come off the bench to begin the season, with Michael Porter Jr. getting the nod at small forward and Gary Harris starting at shooting guard. Barton has still been productive, though he has just three steals in 107 total minutes thus far.

Will Barton
G/SF FA
Thu 12/24/20 7:25 AM

Barton scored 16 points (7-16 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-2 FT) to go with two rebounds, four assists, a steal, and a block in 33 minutes of Wednesday's 124-122 loss to Sacramento.
EDGE Analysis
Barton tied for the team-high with two steals, posting over 33 minutes despite coming off the bench, three more than starter Michael Porter. The forward's upside is limited in the sixth man role, but he could dominate with the second unit and prove a solid peripheral option in fantasy going forward as long as his minutes total remains high.

Will Barton
G/SF FA
Wed 12/23/20 8:51 PM

Barton will come off the bench Wednesday against the Kings, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old missed time in the preseason due to the knee issue and will come off the bench in the season opener. Michael Porter is starting at small forward for the Nuggets, though Barton should still play a significant role with the second unit.

Will Barton
G/SF FA
Tue 12/15/20 6:18 PM

Barton (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's preseason game against Portland, Kendra Andrews of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old sat out the preseason opener over the weekend due to the knee issue, but he was a full participant at practice the past couple days and is now clear of the injury report. Barton could be eased into game action Wednesday, but he should be ready to go for the season opener versus the Kings on Dec. 23.

Will Barton
G/SF FA
Tue 12/15/20 2:53 PM

Barton (knee) said he believes he could be available for the Nuggets' final two preseason games, Mike Singer of the Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Nuggets have closely monitored Barton's workload as he works back from a knee issue, but he said Tuesday that he's been a full participant in the last two days of practice. Barton could make his exhibition debut Wednesday night or Friday night against Portland. Denver opens the regular season on Dec. 23 versus Sacramento.

Will Barton
G/SF FA
Sat 12/12/20 11:46 AM

Barton (knee) has officially been ruled out for the Nuggets' preseason opener against the Warriors, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
No surprise here, as Barton was originally deemed doubtful for the contest. He has increased his participation in practice recently, so it appears the Nuggets are simply easing their veteran wing back into the swing of things.

Will Barton
G/SF FA
Thu 12/10/20 3:32 PM

Barton (knee) is doubtful to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Warriors, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barton increased his participation in practice Thursday, going through live competitive drills. However, the organization will remain cautious and hold him out of Saturday's action.

Will Barton
G/SF FA
Mon 12/7/20 4:13 PM

Barton has been held out of the live portions of practice to begin training camp, Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
A knee issue prevented Barton from playing in the NBA bubble, and it looks like the Nuggets are being cautious in bringing the veteran back up to speed. Coach Mike Malone said Monday that the team is taking a "big picture approach" with Barton, but the expectation is that he'll begin to participate in contact sessions in the near future. Barton expects to battle for a starting spot at shooting guard or small forward.

Will Barton
G/SF FA
Tue 12/1/20 4:17 PM

Barton is fully healthy entering the 2020-21 season, according to teammate Monte Morris, Mike Singer of the Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barton was not present at the Nuggets' media session on Tuesday, but Morris said he's been in touch with his teammate, who missed the entirety of the NBA restart in Orlando due to a knee injury. Morris said Barton is "ready to go" and noted that Barton has regained all of the strength in his right knee, which forced him to leave the bubble prior to the start of the playoffs. Barton projects to open the season as the Nuggets' sixth man, but he could push Michael Porter Jr. and/or Gary Harris for a starting spot.