Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Likely to play Tuesday vs. Warriors
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Gordon (calf) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against Golden State.
Gordon returned from a 10-game absence due to a right calf strain Sunday against the Clippers, and he finished with 10 points, four assists, one rebound and one steal over 24 minutes in a reserve role. It's unclear whether Gordon will supplant Peyton Watson (groin) in the Nuggets' starting lineup for Tuesday's NBA Cup game.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Chips in off bench in return
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Gordon (calf) tallied 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four assists, one rebound and one steal across 24 minutes in Sunday's 126-122 loss to the Clippers.
Though he's eventually expected to supplant Peyton Watson in the starting five, Gordon was eased back into action in a bench role after missing the Nuggets' previous 10 games with a right calf strain. The Nuggets also managed Gordon's playing time in his return, but he was still able to make some useful contributions across the board during his time on the court. Regardless if he starts in the Nuggets' next game Tuesday versus the Warriors, expect Gordon to see at least a mild boost in minutes.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Coming off bench in return
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Gordon will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Gordon has missed the last 10 games due to a calf strain, so it doesn't come as much of a surprise to see Denver easing him back into play. Although there is no official word on a minute restriction, it seems likely he will see a lighter workload than usual Sunday.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Back in lineup
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Gordon (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Gordon has missed the last 10 games due to a right calf strain, but he will return to action Sunday. In the six non-injury-shortened games he's played this season, Gordon has averaged 17.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 34.7 minutes per contest.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Upgraded to questionable Sunday
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Gordon (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Gordon has missed 10 straight outings due to a right calf strain, though his status being upgraded from doubtful to questionable bodes well for his potential return to game action soon. Even If the 29-year-old forward is deemed available Sunday, he will likely remain under a minutes restriction. If Gordon is sidelined once again, his next chance to return will come in Tuesday's NBA Cup matchup versus Golden State.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Doubtful to play Sunday
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Gordon (calf) is doubtful to play against the Clippers on Sunday.
Gordon is likely to miss his 11th straight game after aggravating a right calf injury against the Raptors on Nov. 4, though he did manage to participate in Saturday's practice, per Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette. Gordon's next opportunity to play will be Tuesday against the Warriors in NBA Cup action.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Nearing return
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Gordon (calf) is getting close to a return, according to head coach Michael Malone, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Gordon participated in Saturday's practice, and his status for Sunday's game against the Clippers remains uncertain. He has not returned to game action since aggravating his right calf strain on Nov. 4. Prior to the injury, the 29-year-old averaged 17.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 0.8 steals across 34.7 minutes in six games. Whenever he does get the green light to return, look for the Nuggets to ease him back into the swing of things.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Out indefinitely
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Coach Michael Malone said Monday that Gordon (calf) doesn't have a set timetable for a return and that the Nuggets will remain cautious with him, Nuggets beat writer Matt Brooks reports.
Gordon hasn't returned to game action since aggravating the right calf strain in the Nov. 4 win over Toronto. Before Nov. 4, the 29-year-old averaged 17.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 0.8 steals in 34.7 minutes per game over his first six regular-season appearances. In Gordon's absence, Peyton Watson (hip) and Julian Strawther should both continue to see an uptick in playing time.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Slated to miss multiple weeks
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Gordon will miss multiple weeks due to a right calf strain he aggravated during Monday's win over the Raptors, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Gordon was initially trying to play through the injury and with good results -- he averaged 17.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 0.8 steals in 34.7 minutes per game over his first six appearances. However, he lasted only four minutes before being removed from Monday's game. The timeline is vague, but it wouldn't be surprising if Gordon missed at least a month. In his absence, Peyton Watson and Julian Strawther are the most likely candidates to see increased roles, but Hunter Tyson could also work his way into the rotation. However, the offense will presumably run through Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray (concussion), with Russell Westbrook seeing a boost until Murray is cleared to return.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Shut down with calf strain
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Gordon (calf) won't return to Monday's game against Toronto, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Gordon exited the contest in the first half due to a right half strain, and the team has elected to hold him out for the final two quarters. He'll be considered day-to-day until more information on his availability moving forward comes to light.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Questionable to return Monday
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Gordon is questionable to return during Monday's game against the Raptors due to a right calf strain.
Gordon suited up Monday despite a right knee contusion and right calf inflammation, though it seems he aggravated the calf injury in the first quarter. If the 29-year-old forward is unable to return, Peyton Watson and Hunter Tyson are candidates for an increased role the rest of the way.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Goes to locker room Monday
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Gordon (leg) went back to the locker room in the first quarter of Monday's game against the Raptors, Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com reports.
Gordon limped back the locker room while favoring his leg with 7:44 remaining in the first quarter. The 29-year-old was cleared to play through a right knee contusion and right calf inflammation before tipoff, and it is unclear if his injury against Toronto is related.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Gets green light
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Gordon (knee/calf) will play Monday against Toronto.
Gordon was considered probable leading up to tipoff, so his clearance to play comes as no surprise. He turned in a quiet performance in his last appearance Saturday against Utah, totaling 12 points, six rebounds and five assists in 26 minutes.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Probable for Monday
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Gordon (knee/calf) is probable for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Gordon is expected to play through a pair of minor injuries. Over his last four appearances, the veteran forward has averaged 20.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.3 steals-plus-blocks in 34.8 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Good to go vs. Jazz
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Gordon (knee/calf) is available for Saturday's game against Utah.
Gordon will play through a right knee contusion and right calf inflammation Saturday. He's coming off a double-double performance against the Timberwolves on Friday, finishing the game with 31 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 38 minutes.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Expected to play Saturday
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Gordon is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Jazz due to a right knee contusion and right calf inflammation.
Gordon is expected to play through multiple injuries to his right leg Saturday. The 31-year-old forward is coming off a double-double performance against Minnesota in which he scored a season-high 31 points.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Big double-double in loss
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Gordon chipped in 31 points (11-18 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Friday's 119-116 loss to the Timberwolves.
The veteran forward led all scorers on the night, dropping 30-plus points for the first time this season while recording his second double-double in five games. Gordon has had an impressive start to the campaign, averaging 18.6 points and 8.2 rebounds per game -- marks which would both be career highs -- and he could see his usage increase in the short term if Jamal Murray (concussion) misses some time.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Good to go Friday
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Gordon (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
As expected, Gordon has been upgraded from probable to available. Over his first four appearances this season, the veteran forward has averaged 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 36.0 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Added to injury report
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Gordon is probable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves due to a bruised right knee.
This is the first mention of a knee injury for Gordon after he dropped 24 points Tuesday against Brooklyn, though it doesn't appear as though it'll force him to miss any time. Expect clarity on his availability closer to Friday's tipoff.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Drops 24 on Nets
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Gordon ended Tuesday's 144-139 overtime victory over Brooklyn with 24 points (8-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 33 minutes.
It's the best scoring performance of the season so far for Gordon, who appears to have put in some work on his shooting during the offseason. After sagging to 29.0 percent shooting from three-point range and 65.8 percent at the free-throw line in 2023-24, The veteran forward has come out of the gates firing this season by shooting 40.0 percent (4-for-10) from beyond the arc and 85.7 percent (18-for-21) from the charity stripe. While the samples are small, any improvement from Gordon in those areas would go a long way toward bolstering the Nuggets' offense behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
