Barton (ankle) took part in practice Tuesday, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton has missed the last two games, and 11 of the last 14, while battling an ankle issue, but his return to practice Tuesday is certainly an encouraging sign. At this point, it's unclear whether he'll be able to return for Wednesday's game against the Heat, though further details figure to emerge following shootaround. Fellow-wing Danilo Gallinari (thigh) also took part in Tuesday's practice and is considered questionable.

Barton (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Suns, Nuggets radio play-by-play announcer Jason Kosmicki reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton will miss a second consecutive game with an ankle injury, after previously missing Friday's matchup with the Thunder as well. Jameer Nelson started at shooting guard during that contest, going off for 21 points and 13 assists over 41 minutes, so look for him to get the call again with the top overall unit. Jamal Murray also saw a much bigger role off the bench, recording 20 points and seven rebounds over 34 minutes, so he should also see a temporary boost in value with Barton still sidelined.

Barton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns, Harrison Wind of BSN Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton was held out of Friday's loss to the Thunder with what the team labeled "personal reasons," but he appears on Saturday's injury report with an "ankle rehab" designation. The versatile wing missed nine games earlier in the month with a sprained ankle, so it's possible he may have aggravated it at some point in the last few days, though at this point the team has not provided further details. Regardless, consider Barton questionable for Sunday's contest, with a more definitive update expected following shootaround.

Barton has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder due to personal reasons, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton's absence comes as a bit of a surprise, especially with Gary Harris (foot) and Danilo Gallinari (thigh) also ruled out for Friday. Given their absences, the Nuggets may be forced to deploy a smaller lineup at times with Jameer Nelson and Jamal Murray potentially seeing their roles increase.

Barton finished with 10 points (3-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 26 minutes in Tuesday's 110-107 win over the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Barton hit two decisive free throws with 9.5 seconds remaining to lift the Nuggets to victory, but the swingman still largely struggled in his second game back from injury. Though he's only hit 6-of-22 attempts from the field in those contests, Barton saw his playing time increase Tuesday after playing only 19 minutes in Sunday's win over the Jazz, so it appears coach Michael Malone is comfortable with where he's at on the health front. Barton seems locked in as the team's starting shooting guard for at least the next couple of weeks with Gary Harris (foot) unavailable, and his production should improve as he becomes further removed from the sprained ankle.

Barton (ankle) started at shooting guard and generated seven points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes in Sunday's 105-91 win over the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the previous nine games with a sprained ankle, Barton got right back into the swing of things by sinking a three-pointer on the Nuggets' first possession, but he had a limited impact thereafter while coach Michael Malone restricted his playing time. It may take a couple of games for Barton to regain full conditioning and have any restrictions taken away, but after averaging 18.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 three-pointers in 35.3 minutes per game over his first three contests of the season before suffering the injury, the 25-year-old's upside remains high, especially with Gary Harris (foot) expected to miss extended time.

Barton will start at shooting guard Sunday against the Jazz, Chris Dempsey of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton will take the court Sunday for the first time since October 31, and will jump right back into the starting lineup at the shooting guard spot. It's not clear if he will face any sort of playing time limit Sunday, but he averaged 18.0 points over 35.3 minutes in the three starts he made earlier this season.

Barton (ankle) will play Sunday against the Jazz, Nuggets announcer Jason Kosmicki reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton has not played at all in November due to his ankle injury, but he is ready to get back on the court Sunday night. It's not yet clear if Barton will start in his first game back, but the Nuggets will reveal that information at some point before tip-off.

Barton (ankle) was a participant in Sunday's morning shootaround, but remains a game-time decision against the Jazz, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton has missed nine straight games due to a lingering left ankle sprain, but his availability during Sunday's shootaround bodes well for his status moving forward. That said, the team may opt to play it safe with Barton and keep him sidelined for further recovery, so stay tuned for further updates on his status. He'll likely go through pregame warmups before having a final decision made on his availability just prior to tipoff.

Barton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Jazz, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friday's game against Toronto marked the ninth straight absence for Barton, who continues to work back from a sprained left ankle. A decision likely won't be made until after shootaround Sunday, but if Barton is again unable to play, expect Danilo Gallinari to see big minutes at small forward, while Wilson Chandler and Jamal Murray should continue to see increased run off the bench.