Gordon is dealing with a minor undisclosed injury and will not suit up for Sunday's preseason game against the Celtics in Abu Dhabi, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
The injury likely isn't anything that would keep Gordon from playing in the regular season, but the Nuggets won't take any chances with the veteran forward in their second game of the exhibition schedule. Vlatko Cancar will start at power forward in Gordon's stead Sunday, and the 29-year-old's next opportunity to suit up during the preseason will come Oct. 13 against the Suns.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Expected for limited run Friday
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Gordon is expected to play limited minutes in Friday's preseason opener against Boston, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
With coach Mike Malone able to try out 19 different players in the preseason, the Nuggets' starting unit of Gordon, Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter and Jamal Murray is expected to play extremely limited minutes. This will likely remain the case until the club gets closer to Opening Night.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Solid play not enough Thursday
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Gordon recorded 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and three blocks in 28 minutes during Thursday's 115-70 loss to Minnesota in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
The entire Nuggets offense struggled in this game, as shown by the fact the team shot 30.2 percent from the field and 19.4 percent from three-point range in this Game 6 loss. Despite the collective struggles, Gordon found a way to make an impact with his two-way play, and he was also one of just three Denver players who scored in double digits in this loss. Gordon has been arguably the second-best player for Denver in this series, and he'll aim to deliver another strong showing in Game 7 at home on Sunday.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Makes history in Game 4 victory
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Gordon produced 27 points (11-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal over 41 minutes during Sunday's 115-107 win over the Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Even though Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray get most of the attention for carrying Denver back from an 0-2 deficit, Gordon's performance Sunday can't be overlooked. He became the first player in NBA history to put up at least 27 points, seven rebounds and six assists while shooting 90 percent or better from the field in a playoff game. He's averaging 17.3 points per game while shooting 71.8 percent from the field in the series, and he'll aim to keep the momentum going ahead of Game 5 on Tuesday.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Puts up 20 points in loss Monday
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Gordon registered 20 points (8-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Monday's 106-80 loss to Minnesota in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Gordon played with tons of energy and tried to spark the rest of the team throughout the game, but his efforts were unsuccessful. This game snapped a three-game streak of Gordon not being able to reach double-digit figures in the scoring column, and Gordon needs to remain a valuable offensive alternative for the Nuggets if they want to have a shot at turning the series around, especially given the struggles of both Jamal Murray and Michael Porter.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Carries Denver to Game 3 win
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Gordon posted 29 points (12-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 41 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Nikola Jokic finished just one assist away from a triple-double, and Jamal Murray had another impressive showing, but the Nuggets came through in Game 3 thanks to the energy and tenacity of Gordon, who stepped his game up when Denver needed him the most, especially in the third quarter. The 29-point output was Gordon's second-best scoring mark of the entire campaign, and he's averaging a solid 18.3 points, 11.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game through the first three games of the series against the Lakers.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Sniffs triple-double in win
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Gordon accumulated 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and seven assists across 32 minutes during Saturday's 114-103 win over the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Gordon didn't do much in the first two quarters since he was dealing with foul trouble, but he stepped up in the second half and delivered a strong showing, ending just three assists away from a triple-double. The Nuggets will go as far as Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray can carry them, but Gordon's contributions on both ends of the court will be pivotal for the team's success. Gordon should continue to see favorable matchups in this series as long as he gets paired with Rui Hachimura.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Cleared to play
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Gordon (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Gordon and the rest of Denver's regulars have been upgraded from questionable to available, as the Nuggets attempt to secure the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. Over his last seven appearances, Gordon has averaged 14.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 31.7 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Back on injury report
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Gordon (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against Memphis.
Gordon is still being bothered by a right foot strain, and he's been a regular on the injury report. Most of Denver's rotation is carrying questionable tags, however, so the Nuggets could be looking to rest some players for the finale.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Good to go Friday
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Gordon (foot) will play Friday against the Spurs.
All five of Denver's starters were carrying probable tags with minor issues, but they all have the green light to suit up. There's a chance that the Nuggets could monitor their minutes, however.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Likely to play Friday
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Gordon (foot) is probable for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Gordon returned to the court Wednesday against the Timberwolves and tallied five points, nine assists, five rebounds and a steal in 28 minutes. Despite his lingering foot issue, he'll likely be available once again Friday.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Available for Wednesday
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Gordon (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Gordon is back after a two-game stint on the sidelines, and his return will likely result in Christian Braun heading back to the second unit. Gordon managers can go ahead and get him active.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Iffy against Minnesota
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Gordon (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Gordon is in danger of missing his third straight contest Wednesday due to a right foot strain. If the 28-year-old forward is ruled out, Christian Braun will likely draw another start.
Gordon (foot) will not play Tuesday versus Utah.
Gordon's next opportunity to take the court comes in short order, as Denver closes the back-to-back Wednesday versus Minnesota. Peyton Watson has averaged 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in seven games without Gordon this season.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Questionable for Tuesday
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Gordon (foot) is questionable for Tuesday's game versus Utah.
Gordon is at risk of missing his second consecutive game due to a right foot strain. Every game remains of relevance to Denver, as the team is tied atop the Western Conference standings with Minnesota, so Gordon's status will need to be monitored.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Out against Hawks
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Gordon (foot) won't play against the Hawks on Saturday, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
The writing was on the wall once Gordon was downgraded from probable to questionable earlier in the day. Gordon didn't go through his usual warmups, but he's still considered day-to-day ahead of the Nuggets' next game Tuesday in Utah. With Gordon sidelined, Peyton Watson is a candidate to see extended minutes Saturday.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Downgraded to questionable
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Gordon (foot) has been downgraded to questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
It is unclear if Gordon suffered any type of setback or if the team is just erring on the side of caution with his status on the injury report, but he is trending in the wrong direction for Saturday's contest. Still, more clarity on his status should come after he tests things out during pregame warmups. Should he not get the green light, Peyton Watson and Braxton Key could see extra minutes at power forward.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Expected to play Saturday
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Gordon is probable for Saturday's game against the Hawks due to a right foot strain.
Gordon missed a game March 25 due to a foot injury but has appeared in five straight since then, averaging 16.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 33.0 minutes during that stretch. He continues to show up on the injury report, but the veteran hasn't been limited since his absence.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Solid line in narrow loss
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Gordon notched 18 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-14 FT), six rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 102-100 loss to the Clippers.
Despite a foot injury, Gordon appeared in his fifth consecutive game and registered a mark in every statistical category. He's averaged 16.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists since his absence 10 days ago.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Will play Thursday
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Gordon (foot) is available to play Thursday against the Clippers.
Gordon was initially listed as probable to face the Clippers in this heavyweights matchup, so his chances of featuring and shouldering his regular workload were always high. Gordon is averaging 14.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game over his last 10 appearances.
