DENIR

The Denver Nuggets will likely remain without forward Peyton Watson for the duration of their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a lingering hamstring injury. Watson has been sidelined since April 1, when he aggravated the issue in a matchup against the Utah Jazz. Although the Nuggets initially held out hope for a potential playoff return, recent reporting indicates his recovery has not progressed enough for a comeback in the current series.

The Denver Nuggets will likely remain without forward Peyton Watson for the duration of their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a lingering hamstring injury. Watson has been sidelined since April 1, when he aggravated the issue in a matchup against the Utah Jazz. Although the Nuggets initially held out hope for a potential playoff return, recent reporting indicates his recovery has not progressed enough for a comeback in the current series.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon suffered a setback with his right hamstring during Friday night’s 102–100 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Gordon had recently returned from a hamstring injury before aggravating the same area in the win. Despite the re-injury, Nuggets head coach David Adelman expressed optimism about Gordon’s condition. Adelman told reporters that Gordon would undergo a full medical evaluation on Saturday to determine the severity of the strain. According