As the Denver Nuggets look to make a 3-1 comeback against the Minnesota Timberwolves, already pulling off one of the three necessary wins, there is one player they wish were on the court with them. Standout wing Peyton Watson has missed each of Denver's first five playoff games as he recovers from a hamstring strain, and there is doubt that he will be able to suit up at all this round. If Denver's season ends in the first round, does that mean we have already seen the last of Watson in Nuggets uniform? Watson is a restricted free agent this offseason, and with the Nuggets already tied up financially, they might explore other options than bringing him back. The Stein Line 's Jake Fischer reports that there are three teams with known interest in Watson: the Los Angeles Lakers, the Chicago Bulls, and the Brooklyn Nets. Mar 22, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts in the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena.…