Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon out at least a month with strained right hamstring

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets will be without forward Aaron Gordon for at least a month after he reinjured his right hamstring last week at Milwaukee.

The team said Thursday before hosting Brooklyn that Gordon will be evaluated again in 4 to 6 weeks. Gordon is averaging 17.7 points and 6.2 rebounds this season.

Gordon missed 19 games earlier this season with a strained hamstring. The Nuggets also are without center Nikola Jokic (left knee), forward Cameron Johnson (right knee) and forward Christian Braun (left ankle).

The 30-year-old Gordon was acquired by Denver in a trade with Orlando in March 2021. He was an integral piece when the Nuggets won the 2023 NBA title.

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Denver Nuggets 2025-26 schedule

  • January 29, 2026 (Thu): Brooklyn – 7:00 PM MT
  • January 30, 2026 (Fri): LA Clippers – 8:00 PM MT – ESPN
  • February 1, 2026 (Sun): Oklahoma City – 7:30 PM MT – NBC
  • February 3, 2026 (Tue): at Detroit – 5:00 PM MT
  • February 4, 2026 (Wed): at New York – 5:00 PM MT – ESPN
  • February 7, 2026 (Sat): at Chicago – 6:00 PM MT
  • February 9, 2026 (Mon): Cleveland – 7:00 PM MT
  • February 11, 2026 (Wed): Memphis – 8:00 PM MT – ESPN
  • February 19, 2026 (Thu): at LA Clippers – 8:30 PM MT
  • February 20, 2026 (Fri): at Portland – 8:00 PM MT
  • February 22, 2026 (Sun): at Golden State – 1:30 PM MT – Denver7
  • February 25, 2026 (Wed): Boston – 8:00 PM MT – ESPN
  • February 27, 2026 (Fri): at Oklahoma City – 7:30 PM MT – ESPN
  • March 1, 2026 (Sun): Minnesota – 1:30 PM MT – Denver7
  • March 2, 2026 (Mon): at Utah – 7:00 PM MT
  • March 5, 2026 (Thu): L.A. Lakers – 8:00 PM MT – Prime
  • March 6, 2026 (Fri): New York – 7:00 PM MT
  • March 9, 2026 (Mon): at Oklahoma City – 5:30 PM MT – Peacock
  • March 11, 2026 (Wed): Houston – 8:00 PM MT – ESPN
  • March 12, 2026 (Thu): at San Antonio – 7:00 PM MT
  • March 14, 2026 (Sat): at L.A. Lakers – 6:30 PM MT – Denver7
  • March 17, 2026 (Tue): Philadelphia – 7:00 PM MT
  • March 20, 2026 (Fri): Toronto – 7:00 PM MT
  • March 22, 2026 (Sun): Portland – 3:00 PM MT
  • March 24, 2026 (Tue): at Phoenix – 9:00 PM MT – NBC
  • March 25, 2026 (Wed): Dallas – 8:00 PM MT
  • March 27, 2026 (Fri): Utah – 7:00 PM MT
  • March 29, 2026 (Sun): Golden State – 8:00 PM MT – NBC
  • April 1, 2026 (Wed): at Utah – 7:00 PM MT
  • April 4, 2026 (Sat): San Antonio – 1:00 PM MT – Prime
  • April 6, 2026 (Mon): Portland – 7:00 PM MT
  • April 8, 2026 (Wed): Memphis – 7:00 PM MT
  • April 10, 2026 (Fri): Oklahoma City – 8:00 PM MT – Prime
  • April 12, 2026 (Sun): at San Antonio – 6:30 PM MT

The Associated Press

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