Nuggets small forward Will Barton is targeting a return during Denver’s first-round series against Portland, league sources told The Denver Post.
Barton has been out for nearly a month after sustaining a right hamstring strain at Golden State on April 23.
The team is hopeful for Barton’s return as well, a source said. Barton participated in parts of Wednesday’s practice as the Nuggets prepared for Saturday’s Game 1.
If Barton returns, and he’s signaled on social media that a return is close, the nine-year veteran and former Blazer would give the Nuggets an extra scorer off the bench they could sorely use.