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2 weeks ago – via TSN

Nuggets forward Will Barton is starting to take a few shots as he recovers from surgery to fix core and hip muscle injuries. There is no timetable for his return. Barton said Friday he’s “getting stronger every day.

2 weeks ago – via Twitter msinger

Michael Singer: Will Barton wouldn’t put a timeline on his return when asked if mid-December was a possibility, says he wishes it was “tomorrow.”

2 weeks ago – via Twitter NickKosmider

Nick Kosmider: Will Barton was great while meeting the media today, as he always is. Says rehab from core muscle surgery going well, but there’s set time for his return. “I wish it was tomorrow, but we’ll see.” Has stayed engaged with teammates. “I need it. I don’t like being alone.”

3 weeks ago – via Twitter HarrisonWind

Harrison Wind: Will Barton here at Nuggets shootaround walking around under his own power. Seems to be in good spirits. Nuggets said he’d be re-evaluated in six weeks after last Tuesday’s surgery.

4 weeks ago – via Twitter chrisadempsey

Chris Dempsey: #Nuggets coach Michael Malone said he’s talked with Will Barton after surgery and that Barton is “in good spirits.” Malone said Barton will be evaluated after 6 weeks.

4 weeks ago – via Twitter msinger

Michael Singer: Nikola on Barton’s absence: “We’re gonna miss him, especially in the locker room… On the court, he’s a big bucket machine.”

4 weeks ago – via NBA.com

Will Barton underwent successful surgery to repair core and hip muscle injuries. The procedure was performed by Dr. William Meyers at the Vincera Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Barton’s status will be re-evaluated in six weeks.

4 weeks ago – via Twitter MarcJSpearsESPN

Marc J. Spears: Nuggets guard Will Barton (Adductor muscle) will have surgery tomorrow and is expected to be out 5-6 weeks, a source said.

4 weeks ago – via Twitter HarrisonWind

Harrison Wind: As expected, Will Barton (right hip/core strain) will miss the Nuggets’ matchup Tuesday vs. Kings. I’d expect Torrey Craig to continue to start at small forward.

4 weeks ago – via Twitter msinger

Michael Singer: Nuggets announce Will Barton diagnosed with a hip and core strain. No timeline given for his return.

4 weeks ago – via Yahoo! Sports

Denver Nuggets swingman Will Barton underwent an MRI exam Sunday that revealed a groin strain, league sources told Yahoo Sports. ‪His recovery timetable is still being determined.‬

4 weeks ago – via Twitter msinger

Michael Singer: Mike Malone said team thinks Will Barton avoided anything season ending, but he’ll be out for “foreseeable future.”

4 weeks ago – via Twitter ShamsCharania

Shams Charania: Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @watchstadium: Denver starter Will Barton has suffered a strained groin and his timetable for return is unclear. Barton underwent MRI today after being carted off floor in Saturday’s win over Phoenix.

1 month ago – via ESPN

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Will Barton suffered a right hip injury in Saturday night’s 119-91 win against the Phoenix Suns.

11 months ago – via Twitter HarrisonWind

Harrison Wind: Will Barton (back) will also play tonight vs Pelicans.

11 months ago – via Twitter HarrisonWind

Harrison Wind: Nikola Jokic (ankle) and Will Barton (back) both questionable for tonight. Both went through shootaround.

11 months ago – via Twitter HarrisonWind

Harrison Wind: Will Barton (low back contusion) is questionable for Friday’s game vs Pelicans. Nikola Jokic (ankle) is good to go, not on the injury report.

11 months ago – via Twitter HarrisonWind

Harrison Wind: Will Barton (low back contusion) is out however.

1 year ago – via Denver Post

Barton simply rolled his ankle. He practiced fully Tuesday and is “ready to go” for Wednesday’s season opener at Utah. “It was a little scary when it first happened, but I’m fine,” Barton said.

1 year ago – via Twitter HarrisonWind

Harrison Wind: Will Barton says he’s fine. Rolled his ankle yesterday in that scary post-practice fall. He’s good to go tomorrow in Utah.

1 year ago – via Twitter TJMcBrideNBA

TJ McBride: Will Barton just fell at practice and screamed out. Checking on him now. Definitely his leg.

2 years ago – via Twitter BSN_McBride

TJ McBride: Barton (foot) and Nelson (calf) are both OUT according to Malone. Murray will start at point guard with Mudiay backing him up.

2 years ago – via Twitter BSN_McBride

TJ McBride: Barton got a MRI on his ankle today. Results are not back yet but he was expected to play yesterday and did not. DEN in wait and see mode.

2 years ago – via Twitter chrisadempsey

Chris Dempsey: Will Barton (ankle) is out of tonight’s game vs. the Lakers. As are Jokic and Mudiay. Everyone else is in. #Nuggets.

2 years ago – via Twitter ChrisBHaynes

Chris Haynes: Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (ankle) returning tonight against Houston Rockets, league source tells ESPN. He missed 12 of last 15 games.

2 years ago – via Twitter ChrisBHaynes

Chris Haynes: ESPN Sources: Denver guard Will Barton still experiencing discomfort in ankle and moving forward is day-to-day. He’s out tonight vs. OKC.

2 years ago – via Twitter ChrisBHaynes

Chris Haynes: Denver G Will Barton (ankle) returned to practice Tuesday, but soreness led to being pulled midway, sources told ESPN. Remains day-to-day.

2 years ago – via Denver Post

Barton’s return is contingent on one thing, he said: Full health. “I’m just not me yet,” Barton said. “I don’t want to come back until I’m me. There’s a difference between playing injured and sore, and hurt and injured. I played through being sore and being hurt last year. Played all 82 games. There was times where I was hurt, but I played. But this is an injury. I’m going to take my time until I feel like me.”

2 years ago – via Twitter chrisadempsey

Chris Dempsey: #Nuggets coach Michael Malone hopeful to get Will Barton back in “week to 10 days.” Barton’s been dealing with a sprained ankle.

2 years ago – via Denver Post

Barton was immediately taken back to the locker room for X-rays, which came back negative. He tried to walk by himself but ultimately had to be helped back. He’s day to day. “It’s just sore, a bad sprain, a real bad sprain,” Barton said. “My foot stepped on one of the big guys’ feet from Toronto and just turned as soon as I touched it.”

2 years ago – via Denver Post

Barton needed crutches to get around afterward but is taking a wait-and-see approach to his availability for Thursday’s game at Minnesota. He called the sprain a “mid-ankle” sprain, not a high ankle sprain, but he’ll know more Tuesday when it has sat overnight.

2 years ago – via Twitter chrisadempsey

Chris Dempsey: Will Barton had x-rays on a sprained left ankle. They came back negative. #Nuggets