Peyton Watson's ascent with the Denver Nuggets

Jan 29, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) passes the ball in the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesPeyton Watson’s ascent in the NBA has been fun to watch. He has become one of the most integral players on the Denver Nuggets. A team that has championship aspirations and are built to win now. Each year in the NBA he has gotten better and it has culminated in a breakout 2025 season so far. Averaging 14.7 points per game and doing so on 49.9/41.3/73 shooting splits. He is also a good defender that uses his length to effect passing lanes and block shots. Showing he is ready for a big payday soon.

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