Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks with a left hamstring strain.
Denver Nuggets breakout forward Peyton Watson is set to miss an extended period with an injury.
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According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Watson will be re-evaluated in four weeks for a left hamstring strain.
Watson sustained his injury in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 134-127 double-overtime loss on Wednesday against the New York Knicks.
This serves as another gut-wrenching blow to the Nuggets in the wake of an injury-riddled season. Given that Aaron Gordon will be out until March due to a hamstring injury as well.
It is a disappointing development for Watson himself, as he enjoyed a breakout campaign this year. He is averaging 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals while shooting 49.6 percent from the field (41.7 from three) across 49 games.
He played an instrumental role in the Nuggets' survival and continued stand atop the league standings despite Nikola Jokic's lengthy knee injury absence.
Watson is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, and this hamstring injury will certainly land an impact in elevating his value.
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