Barton (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton will miss a third consecutive game due to a sprained left ankle. As a result, Austin Rivers and Davon Reed could see extra minutes in Denver's backcourt. His next chance to return will be Saturday against the Raptors.

Barton (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against Golden State, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton will have a chance to return after missing the last two games with a left ankle sprain. If he remains out, Austin Rivers, Bones Hyland (knee) and Bryn Forbes are candidates to see increased playing time.

Barton (ankle) won't play Wednesday against the Kings, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton will miss a second consecutive game as he continues to recover from a sprained left ankle. With Bones Hyland (knee) also ruled out, Austin Rivers and Bryn Forbes will likely see extra minutes in Denver's backcourt.

Barton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton missed Monday's win over the Warriors with the sprained left ankle, and the Nuggets will wait to see how he feels Wednesday morning before issuing an update. If he's unable to go, Austin Rivers could be looking at another spot start.

Barton (ankle) won't play Monday against Golden State, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton has been dealing with a sprained ankle suffered over the weekend, and the injury is severe enough to keep him out of Monday's clash. Bryn Forbes and Bones Hyland will both be candidates to start in Barton's absence.

Barton (ankle) is questionable for Monday's contest against the Warriors, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barton sprained his left ankle during Sunday's overtime win over the Pelicans, but Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said after the game that the issue doesn't appear to be too serious. Either way, if Barton is sidelined Monday, Austin Rivers, Bryn Forbes and Bones Hyland are all candidates for increased roles.

Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said after Sunday's 138-130 overtime win over the Pelicans that the sprained left ankle Barton sustained in the contest doesn't appear too serious, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Before exiting with the injury, Barton tallied nine points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 24 minutes. Though initial evaluations of Barton's injured ankle are promising, the 31-year-old still looks uncertain to play in the second half of the Nuggets' back-to-back set Monday versus Golden State. If Barton is out, Denver would likely turn to a committee of Austin Rivers, Bryn Forbes and Bones Hyland to cover his minutes.

Barton is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Pelicans due to a left ankle sprain.

EDGE Analysis

Barton went to the locker room early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's matchup, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available down the stretch. If he's unable to return, Bryn Forbes and Bones Hyland should see increased run.

Barton finished with six points (1-10 FG, 0-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal across 26 minutes Wednesday in the Nuggets' 119-107 loss to the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Barton has been limited to just nine points between his last two games, largely a result of his ice-cold shooting from downtown. He's gone 0-for-14 on three-point attempts during that two-game stretch, dropping his season-long rate from 37.3 percent to 35.7. Barton's track record suggests he should bounce back sooner or later, and a matchup Friday with a Hornets squad that allows the second-most three-pointers per game (13.9) represents a good opportunity for 31-year-old to correct course.

Barton posted 31 points (11-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block in 32 minutes during Thursday's 128-110 victory over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Barton started the second half of the campaign with a flourish, recording a season-high point total with an efficient 11-of-17 shooting line. The veteran guard added five rebounds, marking the sixth time in his past eight games that he has pulled down at least five boards. From a fantasy perspective, Barton's strengths are his 15.2 points and 2.2 three-pointers per game, but at 5.0 rebounds per contest he also provides a fair amount of boards from the shooting guard position.