denver nuggets Ahead peyton watson Expected to return on Sunday against portland trail blazers After missing more than six weeks with a hamstring strain, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Saturday.
Watson’s return will mark the first time the Nuggets have had their full roster available since the start of the season. Many players including three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, cameron johnson And Christian BraunHas missed extended time this year.
Watson was in the midst of a breakout campaign before suffering an injury in the Feb. 4 loss. new York Knicks. He is averaging career highs across the board since the start of 2026, averaging 21.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.6 blocks per game.
but after victory Toronto Raptors As of Friday, the Nuggets (43-28) are No. 5 in the West with 11 games remaining in their regular season.
