Watson will come off the bench during Sunday's preseason game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Watson will shift to a reserve role due to Aaron Gordon (rest) returning to the lineup. Watson should still see an ample role Sunday.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Cleared to play Sunday
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Gordon (rest) will be available to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Clippers, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Gordon sat out the team's preseason game against the Raptors on Monday due to rest purposes. He participated in practice Friday and is expected to play Sunday.
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Nuggets' Terrence Hargrove: Waived by Denver
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The Nuggets waived Hargrove on Thursday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Hargrove signed a training camp deal with the Nuggets on Wednesday. He'll more than likely end up suiting up for the G League's Grand Rapids Gold following being waived by the NBA club.
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Nuggets' Coleman Hawkins: Latches on with Denver
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Hawkins signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Nuggets on Wednesday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Hawkins will join the Nuggets' organization, although it's likely he will wind up playing for the G League's Grand Rapids Gold. Hawkins went unselected in the 2025 NBA Draft and played in Summer League with the Golden State Warriors.
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Nuggets' Terrence Hargrove: Inks Exhibit 10 deal
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The Nuggets signed Hargrove to an Exhibit 10 deal Wednesday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Smith has been added to the training camp roster with three preseason games left on the schedule. Hargrove will likely end up with the G League's Grand Rapids Gold to start the 2025-26 campaign.
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Nuggets' Bruce Brown: Sees 18 minutes Monday
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Brown recorded seven points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks across 18 minutes of Monday's 112-108 preseason win over the Raptors.
Brown, who reunited with the Nuggets on a one-year, $3.63 minimum contract, is expected to play a key role for the second unit. The last time he was in Denver (2022-23), Brown averaged 29.7 minutes per game, but that number seems unlikely this time around due to internal improvements from Christian Braun and Peyton Watson.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Improves in second preseason game
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Johnson tallied 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 FT, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, an assist and a blocked shot over 20 minutes during Monday's 112-108 preseason win over the Raptors.
It may take some time for Johnson to gel fully with his teammates, as he's now occupying a role previously filled by Michael Porter, who was a mainstay in the offense for six seasons. Johnson brings a slightly different skillset to the table, with more playmaking skills. While he'll still play a complementary role in the offense, he'll bring a different dimension to the team as a third or fourth-best offensive option.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Logs 17 points in limited action
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Jokic compiled 17 points (5-5 FG, 7-9 FT), six rebounds, five assists and a steal across 21 minutes during Monday's 112-108 preseason win over Toronto.
Jokic was perfect from the field during the win. We should continue to see limited minutes from the All-Star during the preseason to keep him fresh and healthy for the regular season. The perennial MVP candidate is expected to have another monster season ahead, with triple-double performances setting the gold standard for multi-category producers in the league.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Posts 17 points in preseason win
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Murray logged 17 points (6-10 FG, 2-2 FT, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists over 21 minutes during Monday's 112-108 win over the Raptors.
Murray's shot warmed up after a tepid outing in the season opener, sinking three three-pointers in six attempts beyond the arc. Bruce Brown's return to the team will lend support to Murray, who was overworked last season after logging the highest minute-per-game average of his career. Brown's presence will keep Murray fresh down the stretch, reserving his best stuff for critical moments in close games.
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Nuggets' Christian Braun: Perfect from field in preseason win
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Braun recorded 19 points (8-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 22 minutes in Monday's 112-108 preseason win over the Raptors.
Braun was perfect from the field en route to a game-high-tying 19 points. He also tallied two steals, matching the team high. The 24-year-old shooting guard is coming off a career-best season in which he was a regular in the starting five. Over 79 regular-season appearances (77 starts) in the 2024-25 campaign, he averaged 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals across 33.9 minutes per game. The Kansas product also posted career-high shooting splits of 58.0/39.7/82.7 last season.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Out Monday
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Gordon (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Raptors, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
Gordon will get the night off after posting 14 points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 15 minutes in Saturday's loss to Minnesota. Peyton Watson will get the starting nod with Gordon sidelined, and the 30-year-old forward's next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Clippers.
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Nuggets' Peyton Watson: Starting Monday
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Watson will be in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason matchup with Toronto, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
Aaron Gordon (rest) is sitting out Monday's exhibition for maintenance purposes, so Watson will get the start in his place. He'll be joined by Jamal Murray, Cameron Johnson, Christian Braun and Nikola Jokic.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Iffy for Monday
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Gordon (rest) is questionable for Monday's preseason game against the Raptors, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Nuggets head coach David Adelman said Gordon is dealing with routine maintenance and nothing serious, though his status for Monday will be updated closer to tipoff. If he's held out, Peyton Watson and Zeke Nnaji could see increased playing time.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Efficient in preseason loss
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Gordon recorded 14 points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 15 minutes in Saturday's 126-116 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.
Gordon tied the team-high mark in points and was one of five Denver players to reach double figures. The 30-year-old forward shot a career-high 43.6 percent from beyond the arc in the 2024-25 campaign and remains a key contributor for Denver entering the 2025-26 season. Over 51 regular-season games (42 starts) last season, he averaged 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists across 28.4 minutes per contest.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Logs 12 points in preseason loss
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Murray amassed 12 points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five assists, one rebound and one block across 16 minutes in Saturday's 126-116 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.
Muray led the Nuggets in assists and was one of five Denver players to score in double figures. The 28-year-old point guard is coming off another productive season, averaging 21.4 points, 6.0 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 47.4 percent from the field and 39.3 percent from beyond the arc across 67 regular-season games.
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Nuggets' Cameron Johnson: Muted performance in Denver debut
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Johnson logged two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one assist over 15 minutes during the Nuggets' 126-116 preseason loss to the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Johnson made his first appearance in a Nuggets uniform Saturday, though he didn't make much of an impact on the offensive side of the floor. He spent the last two full seasons with the Nets but was traded by Brooklyn to Denver in late June in exchange for Michael Porter and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick. Johnson averaged a career-high 18.8 minutes per game for the Nets last season, but he's expected to take on a more complementary role while playing alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
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Nuggets' Jalen Pickett: Leads Denver bench in scoring
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Pickett tallied 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four assists and three rebounds over 14 minutes during Saturday's 126-116 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.
Pickett connected on a team-high three three-pointers Saturday, leading the bench in scoring while finishing second on the Nuggets in that category behind Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon (14 points each). Pickett saw his bench role steadily grow over the course of the 2024-25 regular season, though his playing time was cut down significantly during the postseason, especially during the second round of the Western Conference playoffs against the Thunder. The 2023 second-rounder is facing stiff competition for minutes from Bruce Brown, Julian Strawther and Tim Hardaway.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Scores 14 points in preseason loss
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Jokic contributed 14 points (4-5 FG, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 19 minutes in Saturday's 126-116 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.
Jokic led Denver in rebounds and tied the team high in points during a near-perfect performance from the field. The three-time MVP has finished in the top two of MVP voting in five consecutive seasons and is coming off arguably the best campaign of his career. Over 70 regular-season appearances in the 2024-25 season, the 30-year-old big man averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.2 assists, 2.0 three-pointers and 1.8 steals per game, shooting 57.6 percent from the field and a career-high 41.7 percent from beyond the arc.
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Nuggets' Hunter Tyson: Available Saturday
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Tyson (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Tyson will suit up in Saturday's preseason opener after missing the club's final three Summer League games due to an undisclosed issue. The 25-year-old forward appeared in 51 regular-season games (two starts) last season, during which he averaged 2.6 points and 1.5 rebounds across 7.8 minutes per contest.
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