Gordon amassed 27 points (9-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 4-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 35 minutes during Saturday's 127-125 overtime loss to the Lakers.
Gordon couldn't have asked for a better return to the lineup after sitting out the win over the Spurs on Thursday due to injury management. The veteran forward led the team in scoring and stepped up offensively in a game where Jamal Murray struggled badly on offense (1-14 FG). Gordon has scored at least 23 points in two of his four appearances since coming back from a 17-game absence due to a hamstring problem. The Nuggets are expected to monitor Gordon's workload closely, so it wouldn't be surprising if he pops up on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Will play Saturday
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Gordon (hamstring) is available for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Gordon sat out Thursday's game against the Spurs while managing a right hamstring injury, and he has been given the green light to play in Saturday's road tilt. He's been inconsistent since returning from a 17-game absence due to his lingering hamstring injury, but he has been a key piece for the Nuggets since he was acquired from the Magic in March 2021. Gordon should find his consistency as he gets more games under his belt over the final weeks of the regular season.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Probable for Saturday
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Gordon (hamstring) is probable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Gordon is likely to return from a one-game absence Saturday, which is expected to result in Spencer Jones heading back to the second unit. Check back for official confirmation on Gordon's status closer to Saturday's tipoff.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Unavailable Thursday
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Gordon (hamstring) is out for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Gordon will get the night off after playing in the first leg of Denver's back-to-back Wednesday against Houston. The Nuggets figure to lean more heavily on Spencer Jones and Tim Hardaway in Gordon's absence.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Listed as questionable
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Gordon (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
The Nuggets are thinking about holding Gordon out for hamstring injury management during the second half of their back-to-back. A potential absence for Gordon would vacate some playing time for the likes of Tim Hardaway, Bruce Brown and Cameron Johnson.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Double-double in defeat
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Gordon supplied 23 points (6-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Monday's 129-126 loss to the Thunder.
After a lackluster return Friday following a lengthy absence due to a right hamstring strain, Gordon was more productive in Monday's loss, converting often at the charity stripe and recording a double-double. It marked the forward's fourth double-double of this injury-riddled campaign and his first with points and rebounds since Nov. 17. Gordon's health and productivity moving forward will be a key storyline to monitor for the Nuggets down the stretch of the regular season and into the playoffs.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Poor production in return
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Gordon (hamstring) recorded three points (1-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 21 minutes in Friday's 142-103 loss to the Knicks.
Returning to action Friday for the first time since Jan. 23 after completing his recovery from his second right hamstring strain of the season, Gordon displayed some rust, as expected. Despite coming up empty from downtown, the 12th-year forward is still shooting 38.9 percent from three-point range on the season, showing that his big jump in efficiency from beyond the arc in 2024-25 (career-high 43.6 percent on 3.4 attempts per game) wasn't a complete outlier. Given his long-term absence, Gordon's production may lag for a few games coming off the hamstring injury, but he should re-emerge as a solid back-end roster option in most 12-team leagues once he's back to playing upper-20s/lower-30s minutes on a regular basis.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Available to play
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Gordon (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Knicks.
This will be Gordon's first game back since aggravating his hamstring injury Jan. 23, so he'll likely have some heavy minutes restrictions. His return should result in less playing time for Zeke Nnaji and Julian Strawther.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Questionable for Friday
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Gordon (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Knicks.
Sam Amick of The Athletic reported Wednesday that Gordon was looking to make his return Friday, so he feels closer to probable than questionable. Managers can expect to get official confirmation on Gordon's status closer to tipoff, but if he is able to get back out there, there will be less opportunity for Zeke Nnaji, Cameron Johnson and Julian Strawther.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Eyeing return Friday
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Gordon (hamstring) is targeting a return to the Nuggets lineup Friday against the Knicks, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports.
Gordon has been sidelined for Denver's last 16 games after aggravating a right hamstring injury Jan. 23, and while playing in Thursday's game against the Lakers appears to be off the table, the veteran forward may have a shot at being available for the second leg of a back-to-back set. After such a lengthy layoff due to the hamstring injury, Gordon will likely face a strict minutes restriction in his first game back in action and could be brought off the bench.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Remains out Monday
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Gordon (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Gordon will be sidelined for a 16h straight game due to a right hamstring strain, though head coach David Adelman hinted last Tuesday that the veteran forward could be closing in on a return. The Nuggets will play their 62nd game of the season Monday, and Adelman told Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com that he's hoping that the team can get fully healthy with around 20 games to go. According to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, Adelman also said last Tuesday that Gordon was doing "basically everything but contact stuff" in practice, but it's unclear how much the veteran forward has progressed since then. Expect the Nuggets to provide another update on Gordon's status leading up to their Thursday/Friday back-to-back set versus the Lakers and Knicks, respectively.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Out for Sunday
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Gordon (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Gordon will miss a 15th consecutive contest as he continues to recover from a right hamstring strain. While Friday was initially targeted as the earliest possible return date for the veteran forward, the team has yet to provide an updated timeline after announcing Jan. 29 that he would be re-evaluated in 4-to-6 weeks.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Remaining out vs. OKC
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Gordon (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Friday's matchup was initially seen as the earliest possible return date for Gordon, but the team has yet to provide another update on his recovery after stating that he'd be evaluated in 4-to-6 weeks -- a report that dates back to Jan. 29. The Arizona product can be considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Out 4-to-6 weeks
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Gordon (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in 4-to-6 weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports Thursday.
This is a brutal blow for Denver and for Gordon's fantasy managers. If he's re-evaluated at the front end of this timetable, a return against the Thunder on Feb. 27 would be the best-case scenario. In Gordon's absence, Peyton Watson will likely take on a larger role, and Spencer Jones and Bruce Brown could see more run as well.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Ruled out for Thursday
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Gordon (hamstring) won't play Thursday against the Nets.
The Nuggets have yet to provide any updates on the severity of Gordon's hamstring injury, but considering this injury has been giving him trouble since the start of the season, it wouldn't be shocking to see him get hit with another lengthy absence. Peyton Watson has been the primary beneficiary with Gordon sidelined.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Gordon (hamstring) will not play Tuesday against the Pistons.
Gordon's fantasy managers should be preparing for the possibility of a multi-game absence with the forward dealing with a strain. In his absence, Peyton Watson will likely soak up some usage, and Jonas Valanciunas could be a big part of Denver's game plan.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Won't play Sunday
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Gordon (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Memphis.
Gordon exited Friday's win over Milwaukee after aggravating his right hamstring injury, and now he'll miss Sunday's matchup with Memphis. Peyton Watson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game, and if he's forced to join Gordon on the sidelines, that would open up a ton of opportunity for Zeke Nnaji and Julian Strawther. For now, Gordon should be considered doubtful for Tuesday's game versus Detroit.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Shut down with hamstring injury
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Gordon (hamstring) won't return to Friday's game against the Bucks, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Gordon aggravated his strained right hamstring in the first half, and he'll finish with 13 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 16 minutes. The veteran forward previously missed over a month due to the same injury, and even if this latest recurrence proves to be less severe, Gordon appears highly likely to miss time once again. The Nuggets return to action Sunday in Memphis.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Questionable to return Friday
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Gordon is questionable to return to Friday's game against the Bucks due to a right hamstring strain, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Gordon didn't start the second half and may be held out of the final two quarters due to the hamstring injury. It's worth noting that the veteran forward previously missed over a month with a strained right hamstring, and the Nuggets could be exercising caution on the second leg of their back-to-back set. While Gordon is on the sidelines, DaRon Holmes and Hunter Tyson are candidates for increased minutes.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Good to go Friday
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Gordon (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.
The Nuggets continue to include Gordon on the injury report following an extended absence due to a right hamstring strain, though he'll suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The veteran forward has started each of his last six appearances, averaging 17.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 31.5 minutes per game during that span.
