Barton had 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 32 minutes against the Miami Heat on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Barton returned from a toe injury and recorded his second double-double of the season, showing no signs that the injury that forced him to miss two games was impacting his game. The Memphis product will now have a few more days to rest up before he'll next take the court Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Barton (toe) will start Tuesday's matchup against the Heat, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

A toe injury has sidelined Barton over the past three games. He's played well in his four appearances, averaging 14.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and a combined 2.3 steals/blocks across 29.5 minutes.

Barton (toe) has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's tilt against the Heat, T.J. McBride of MileHighSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton was deemed questionable after being limited at Monday's shootaround, but it appears he has improved steadily since. He has missed the previous two games with left toe inflammation, but looks to be trending towards a return. If he does play and return to the starting lineup, then Torrey Craig would presumably return to the bench. More information should come closer to tip-off.

Barton (toe) was a limited participant at practice Monday and is questionable for Tuesday's contest versus Miami, Chris Dempsey of Altitude Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton has been nursing left toe inflammation over the past week and has missed the last two games as a result. It appears as though the forward is progressing well over the past few days but will likely be a game-time call for Tuesday's slate against the Heat. If the Nuggets elect to sidelined Barton for at least one more contest however, Torrey Craig will presumably garner yet another start in his place.

Barton (toe) has been officially ruled out for Saturday's game against the Magic, Harrison Wind of BSNDenver.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton will sit for the second straight game. Torrey Craig is expected to start at small forward, with Michael Porter Jr. set for an increased role off the bench.

Barton (toe) has officially been deemed doubtful for Saturday's tilt against the Magic, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton was seen sporting a walking boot at the Nuggets' Saturday morning shootaround, so it is somewhat surprising he was not just ruled out. Assuming he does indeed miss a second consecutive game, look for Torrey Craig and Michael Porter Jr to again see increased roles at small forward. Confirmation on his status should come closer to tip-off.

Barton (toe) was spotted in a walking boot ahead of Saturday's game against Orlando, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that Barton, who was forced to miss Thursday's tilt with the Pelicans due to toe inflammation, was spotted in a walking boot doesn't bode well for his availability Saturday. Look for an update ahead of tipoff clarifying Barton's availability, but at this point, it seems increasingly likely that Torrey Craig will make a second-straight start.

Barton (toe) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game in Orlando, T.J. McBride of MileHighSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Left toe inflammation kept Barton out of Thursday's game and could cost him a second straight contest. Torrey Craig started in his absence Thursday and would likely be in line to start again should Barton miss Saturday's game.

Barton (toe) is out for Thursday's contest against the Pelicans, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's surely a tough blow to the Nuggets that Barton is out, as the forward was averaging 14.0 points and 6.3 rebounds over the first four contests of the season. With Barton sidelined Thursday, Torrey Craig will presumably step into the starting lineup, with Michael Porter Jr. and Juancho Hernangomez filling in off the bench.

Barton is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Pelicans due to left toe inflammation, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton's absence would impact the Nuggets significantly, as he's averaging 14.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and a combined 2.3 steals/blocks in 29.5 minutes this season. We should learn more about his condition as game time approaches. If Barton is ruled out, Jerami Grant, Malik Beasley and Torrey Craig could see expanded roles.