Watson is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Warriors. With three of Denver's usual starters out Monday, the defensive-minded forward will get an opportunity in the first unit. Watson has averaged 11.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.7 steals in 30.7 minutes across 12 games as a starter this season.

Gillespie slides into the starting unit for the 1st time this season after replacing Beal to begin the second half of Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers - as the latter was ruled out for at least a week shortly prior to tip-off.

The defending champion New York Liberty have acquired three-time All-Defensive team honoree Natasha Cloud from the Sun for the No. 7 overall pick.