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April 3, 2026
Considered week-to-week
Watson (hamstring) is considered week-to-week, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis
This is a tough blow for Denver after Watson suffered the setback during Wednesday's win over the Jazz. With the playoffs quickly approaching, the Nuggets are likely to tread carefully. In the meantime, Cameron Johnson and Julian Strawther are likely to be more involved for Denver.
April 2, 2026
Doesn't return Wednesday
Watson exited Wednesday's 130-117 win over the Jazz in the second quarter and did not return due to right hamstring tightness, finishing with six points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and three rebounds across nine minutes.
Analysis
Watson checked out with 7:03 remaining in the first half and never checked back in. The fourth-year forward recently missed 19 straight games due to a right hamstring strain, so the team may have been exercising caution with him. Watson's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Spurs.
April 2, 2026
Questionable to return vs. Jazz
Watson is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to right hamstring tightness.
Analysis
Watson logged just over nine minutes in the first half before checking out with 7:03 remaining in the second quarter. If he's unable to return, he'll finish with six points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and three rebounds.
April 2, 2026
Won't start Wednesday
Watson won't start Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis
With Aaron Gordon (calf) back in the lineup after a one-game absence, Watson will retreat to the second unit. The fourth-year forward has averaged 14.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 21.3 minutes per contest over his last three appearances off the bench.
March 30, 2026
Starting Sunday
Watson will start Sunday versus the Warriors.
Analysis
Watson is getting the spot-start with Aaron Gordon (calf) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson and Nikola Jokic. As a starter this season, Watson owns averages of 17.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.8 triples, 1.1 steals and 1.2 blocks per contest.