The Denver Nuggets will be without Peyton Watson for at least their first game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in round one, according to a recent injury update from the team. Per the Nuggets, Watson has been ruled out for game one against the Timberwolves on Saturday for what's labeled a right hamstring strain. Injury Report ahead of tomorrow's game against the Timberwolves: QUESTIONABLE: Spencer Jones (Right Hamstring Strain) OUT: Peyton Watson (Right Hamstring Strain) pic.twitter.com/OM5ILFmqP1 — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 17, 2026 Along with an update for Watson's status, the Nuggets also revealed that Spencer Jones will be upgraded to questionable with his own right hamstring strain; an injury that's sidelined him for the past several weeks. It's two big pieces of news for the Nuggets hours before their playoff action kicks off in the Mile High, as they'll be forced to do without their breakout two-way wing for at least one game, and possibly more.…