Just as Peyton Watson was starting to get settled in with the Denver Nuggets again, the young veteran suffered another setback.
Following the Nuggets’ practice session on Friday, April 3, the head coach, David Adelman, issued some unfortunate news regarding Watson. The standout guard is going to be considered week-to-week due to a right hamstring injury.
via Bennett Durando, Denver Post: News: Peyton Watson (right hamstring) is considered week-to-week, David Adelman says after practice today.
The 23-year-old was playing in his fourth-straight game when he suffered his latest setback.
This season, Watson has checked in for 54 games (40 starts). He is seeing the court for 29.6 minutes per game, producing 14.6 points per game, and shooting 41.1% from three.
Back on February 4, Watson suffered a setback, which resulted in a 19-game absence throughout February and March. He returned on March 22.
Peyton Watson Gets Bad Injury News From The Nuggets
During the Nuggets’ April 1 game against the Utah Jazz, Watson came off the bench for just nine minutes before going out.
Before Watson checked out of the game, the veteran guard appeared on the court for nine minutes. He shot 3-5 from the field, missing both of his shots from beyond the arc. Watson exited the game with six points, three rebounds, and one turnover.
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The Nuggets managed to take care of business against the Utah Jazz in their latest outing, winning 130-117. Having a few days off was a major benefit for the Nuggets, as they had a few players dealing with minor setbacks.
But a few days won’t be enough for Watson.
What’s Next For The Nuggets?
The Nuggets are scheduled for a 3 PM ET tip against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, April 4.
While the injury report hasn’t been revealed yet, it’s clear the Nuggets are going to roll without their star guard. The Spurs matchup will be Denver’s last of the week, before they open up next week’s slate with a game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
With just 10 days left in the regular season, Watson’s absence could stretch into the playoffs. In that case, he’ll get a few weeks to recover. With Denver avoiding the NBA Play-In Tournament, the earliest they’ll play again after the regular season is on April 18. That’s the official start of the postseason.