Sources: Nuggets’ Peyton Watson expected to return Sunday

Denver Nuggets ahead Peyton Watson is expected to return Sunday in opposition to the Portland Trail Blazers after lacking greater than six weeks due to a hamstring pressure, sources advised ESPN’s Shams Charania.

The Nuggets formally listed Watson as questionable of their harm report on Saturday.

Watson’s return would mark the primary time the Nuggets have had their full roster obtainable since early within the season. Several gamers, together with three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Cameron Johnson and Christian Braunhave missed prolonged time this 12 months.

Watson was in the course of a breakout marketing campaign earlier than he went down with the harm in a Feb. 4 loss to the New York Knicks. He’s averaging profession highs throughout the board, together with 21.4 factors, 5.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.6 blocks per recreation because the begin of 2026.

Following a win over the Toronto Raptors On Friday, the Nuggets (43-28) sit No. 5 within the West with 11 video games remaining of their common season.