Nuggets’ Peyton Watson (knee) out 4 weeks

Field Level Media|published: 02/03/2025, 1:07pm EST

Jan 31, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) controls the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Denver Nuggets swingman Peyton Watson will be sidelined at least four weeks with a knee sprain.

The team said Monday that Watson sustained the injury in Friday's win at Philadelphia. He missed Saturday's three-point win at Charlotte. He'll be reevaluated in four weeks, the team said.

Watson, 22, is averaging a career-best 8.1 points and 3.4 rebounds in 48 games (12 starts) this season. He's averaging a career-high 24.1 minutes per game.

The Nuggets acquired Watson in a draft-night trade with Oklahoma City in June 2022. He was selected No. 30 overall in the draft.

--Field Level Media