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Peyton Watson ruled out vs. Thunder
Peyton Watson is listed out (right hamstring soreness) for his next game at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder, tip off Monday, Nov 2 at 7:00 PM ET, per ESPN's NBA injury report.
By the Parlae Desk ·
Key facts
- Status
- Out
- Before
- Day to day
- Injury
- Right hamstring soreness
- Estimated return
- Wednesday, Nov 4
- Next game
- vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, Monday, Nov 2 at 7:00 PM ET
- NBA board rank
- 116 overall, SF19
- Seen by our tracker
- Monday, Nov 2 at 6:35 PM ET
What changed
On Monday, Nov 2 at 6:35 PM ET our tracker saw Peyton Watson's designation move from day to day to out, per ESPN's NBA injury report. The listed injury is right hamstring soreness. The feed's estimated return date is Wednesday, Nov 4, which is an estimate, not a schedule.
Watson's role so far
He averages 28.5 minutes, 10.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists this season, worth 27.7 fantasy points a game in our scoring. Last season, 2025-26, he played 54 games and averaged 29.6 minutes and 14.6 points. He ranks 116th overall on our NBA board and SF19 at his position.
Who steps in
Our minutes model spreads the time Peyton Watson leaves behind across the healthy rotation, more of it to players who share his position. The biggest gains for the Cleveland Cavaliers: Evan Mobley (about 7.8 more minutes, to 40.0 a game), Sam Merrill (about 7.0 more minutes, to 32.6 a game) and Donovan Mitchell (about 6.7 more minutes, to 40.0 a game).
What it means for your lineup
An out designation means Watson cannot score for you in that game. Move him to the bench or an IR slot if your league allows one for this status, and look at the next man in line above. NBA designations can change through game day, and the final call often comes close to tip off.
Sources
- ESPN's NBA injury report, Nov 2, 2026, 6:30 PM ET