Peyton Watson could return this week for Nuggets

After dealing with injuries to multiple starters and key rotation players for most of the season, the Denver Nuggets are getting close to having a fully healthy roster.

According to Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette, the team is optimistic that wing Peyton Watson could return this week after being sidelined since February 4 with a right hamstring strain.

At this point, Watson is essentially the only player still listed on Denver’s injury report, aside from those currently assigned to the team’s G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold.

Watson has already been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against Philadelphia, and Benedetto notes that a return on Wednesday in Memphis is unlikely as well.

However, Friday’s game against Toronto is being viewed as a possible target for his comeback.

The 23-year-old forward is also set to become a restricted free agent this offseason.