Peyton Watson Out Thursday with Right Trunk Contusion, First Miss of Season

Peyton Watson has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Orlando due to a right trunk contusion, marking his first missed game of the 2025-26 regular season. The Denver Nuggets forward has started in each of the team's last 14 games, and his absence could open up starting minutes for Tim Hardaway or Zeke Nnaji. Watson's next opportunity to play will be Saturday against the Rockets.