Is Aaron Gordon playing against the Mavericks? The latest Nuggets injury update

While it is The Denver Nuggets are clearly back on trackthey did it without Aaron Gordon. The forward was sidelined with a calf strain and remains on the injury report ahead of the Nuggets’ matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. Currently sitting out nine games, Gordon is officially questionable to return against Dallas, but is expected to play. Here’s everything we know about Aaron Gordon’s injury and his playing status against the Mavericks.

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Aaron Gordon’s injury status against the Mavericks

The official game day injury report listed Gordon as interrogativewhich suggests a 50-50 chance that they will terminate the contract. However, he has been questionable for the last few games and he is expected to return vs. Mavericks, per Chris Haynes.

Due to the lengthy layoff, Gordon could be on a minute limit upon his return. Players dealing with lower leg injuries usually return to action.

Gordon isn’t the only key Denver player on the injury report. Nikola Jokic is likely out due to a recent illness, but Jamal Murray is also questionable with a lingering left knee problem. Both played in the team’s final game, a 124-105 win over the Brooklyn Nets, though Murray was limited to just 16 minutes.

In the nine games since Gordon’s injury, the Nuggets have gone 6-3 without him. Russell Westbrook was the biggest beneficiary of his absence and thrived in the starting lineup. Since Gordon’s injury, Westbrook has averaged 15.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game. He has two triple-doubles in that time, but will likely return to the bench if Gordon is activated.

With Westbrook in the starting lineup, Michael Porter Jr. moved to power forward and Christian Brown moved down to small forward. Both have improved in Gordon’s absence, especially Brown, who gets most of his points in the paint.

Gordon injured his calf on Christmas Day 2024. Since then, the Nuggets have also been dealing injuries to Jokić and Murrayleaving them significantly deprived of certain games. It would be wise to keep an eye out for further updates, but for now, consider Gordon more likely than doubtful.

Jaren Kavada is the NFL, College Football and Betting Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a degree in sports media.