Nuggets fans react to Rich Paul's comments on Peyton Watson's absence

Peyton Watson's departure from the Denver Nuggets has sparked mixed reactions among fans following comments from his agent, Rich Paul. Watson’s last appearance for Denver was a nine-minute stint against the Utah Jazz in April, after which he re-aggravated a hamstring injury. Paul revealed that Watson could have participated in the 2026 playoffs but was held out for health reasons, leading to frustration among supporters who believed his skills could have impacted the team's playoff performance. The Nuggets faced the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round and lost the series despite finishing the regular season strong at 54-28.

• 10:29 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Disgraceful,’ ‘I Get It, But It’s Frustrating’ — Nuggets Fans Torn Over Peyton Watson’s Agent Rich Paul’s Post-Cavs Trade Confession