Barton (foot) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Thunder, Adam Mares of DenverStiffs.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Barton will be available for the contest, it's unlikely that coach Michael Malone will ask the swingman to play major minutes following a five-game absence due to the sore left foot. Starting wings Gary Harris and Danilo Gallinari should still be in store for their normal 30-plus-minute workloads, leaving scant playing time available behind them for Barton, who had seen no more than 24 minutes in any of his three games prior to suffering the injury.

Barton (foot) is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Thunder, Nick Kosmider of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton has missed the last five games, but with the Nuggets in must-win territory in order to make the playoffs, Barton could attempt to play through the injury Sunday. He'll likely test out the injury during pregame warmups before giving a final word on his availability, but if he returns, he'd likely take a few minutes from Wilson Chandler, Jamal Murray and Emmanuel Mudiay (ankle).

Barton (foot) will not play in Friday's game against the Pelicans, Nick Kosmider of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Barton's fourth straight absence with a sore left foot, and while there was optimism surrounding his status once he was listed as questionable Thursday, the shooting is still unable to fight through the pain. He remains without a timetable for a return, and Wilson Chandler is expected to continue to see a big dose of minutes off the bench in Barton's absence.

Barton (foot) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Harrison Wind of BSN Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton has missed the last four games with a sore left foot and with the Nuggets fighting for the final playoff seed in the West, they likely want to bring him back as soon as possible. Look for his status to be updated after Friday's morning shootaround, but if he's eventually held out, Wilson Chandler would likely be in line for big minutes off the bench again on the wing.

Barton (foot) will not play in Wednesday's game agains the Rockets, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton was listed as doubtful earlier on Wednesday, so his absence does not come as a surprise. The shooting guard will now have missed four straight games due to the sore left foot, and his chances of returning before the end of the regular season are looking rather slim. Wilson Chandler will once again pick up additional minutes and be the primary scorer off the bench for the Nuggets on Wednesday.

Barton (foot) is unlikely to play in Wednesday's matchup with the Rockets, Harrison Wind of BSN Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton has missed the last three games with a sore left foot, although he's essentially been given a doubtful designation, so look for him to remain sidelined yet again Wednesday. He'll likely need to put in a full practice before being cleared, so if he's ultimately held out Wednesday, another update would be provided following Thursday's practice session. Look for Wilson Chandler to potentially pick up some extra minutes in his place.

Barton (foot) will miss Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Chris Dempsey of Altitude Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton will miss his third straight contest due to foot soreness. He says he's 'making good progress' so it seems possible that he'll play during the second half of the Nuggets' back-to-back set Wednesday against the Rockets. Wilson Chandler should serve as the primary scoring option off the bench once again with Barton out.

Barton (foot) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Chris Dempsey of Altitude Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton has missed the last two games due to foot soreness after appearing as though he was close to making a return. The team will likely update the shooting guard's status following shootaround Tuesday morning, but if he is unable to go again, look for Wilson Chandler, who scored 19 points in 31 minutes in Sunday's victory over the Heat, to serve as the primary scoring option of the bench once again.

Barton (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Heat, Chris Dempsey of Altitude Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton was also held out of Friday's matchup with the Hornets, so Sunday's absence marks a second consecutive game on the sidelines. With Barton sitting out, Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler should take on the majority of the minutes at small forward. Barton's next opportunity to take the floor will be Tuesday against the Pelicans.

Barton (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bulls, Chris Dempsey of Altitude Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton's sore foot kept him sidelined for Friday's loss to the Hornets, but he wasn't ruled out until after the team's morning shootaround. Regardless of his availability Sunday, Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler figure to see a majority of the minutes at small forward for the Nuggets.