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May 1, 2026
Out for Game 6
Gordon is out for Thursday's Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs against the Timberwolves, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis
Gordon attempted to warm up ahead of Thursday's clash, but he's not feeling healthy enough to give it a go. Spencer Jones stepped into the starting lineup in Gordon's place in Game 5 and should be considered the favorite to start again in Game 6.
April 29, 2026
Iffy for Game 6
Gordon (calf) is listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 6 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Timberwolves.
Analysis
Gordon missed Games 3 and 5 due to left calf tightness and may remain out for Thursday's win-or-go-home matchup. The veteran forward logged only 23 minutes in Game 4, so even if he's cleared to suit up Thursday, he could operate under a minutes restriction.
April 28, 2026
Unavailable for Game 5
Gordon (calf) has been ruled out for Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Timberwolves on Monday.
Analysis
Gordon struggled at times during Game 4 due to his calf injury, and he simply isn't feeling healthy enough to give it a go Monday night. Spencer Jones drew the start in Gordon's place in Game 3 and will be a candidate to do so again Monday.
April 28, 2026
Will be game-time call
Gordon (calf) is being considered a true game-time decision ahead of Monday's Game 5 against Minnesota, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Analysis
Gordon managed to return for Saturday's Game 4 and put up nine points in 23 minutes throughout the contest, but it's clear he's not yet over the calf injury. He'll test the calf in pre-game warmups before the Nuggets provide another update on his status for Game 5.
April 26, 2026
Iffy for Monday
Gordon is questionable for Monday's Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Timberwolves due to left calf tightness.
Analysis
Gordon has been dealing with the left calf issue for some time, and he even exited Game 4 briefly due to the issue. If he is unable to go Monday, Tim Hardaway and Spencer Jones could see expanded roles.
April 26, 2026
Modest output after brief exit
Gordon closed Saturday's 112-96 loss to Minnesota in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with nine points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), one rebound and one block in 23 minutes.
Analysis
Gordon briefly headed to the locker room with a calf injury but made it back to the bench before the end of the contest. It seemed obvious that Gordon was struggling during a few possessions, and he may not be ready for Monday's elimination game against the Timberwolves. More news should emerge after Monday morning.
April 26, 2026
Will return to Game 4
Gordon (calf) will return to Saturday's Game 4 in Minnesota, Duvalier Johnson of TheDNVR.com reports.
Analysis
Gordon briefly exited Saturday's game, but after getting checked on in the locker room, he's been cleared to return. Gordon doesn't appear to be 100 percent healthy, but he's good enough to play.
April 26, 2026
Headed to locker room
Gordon went back to the locker room during the third quarter of Saturday's Game 4 versus the Timberwolves with an undisclosed injury, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis
It's unclear exactly what Gordon is dealing with, but he was playing through a left calf issue, so he may have had a flare-up. We should get more info soon, but if Gordon needs to miss time, that would open up minutes for Tim Hardaway and Spencer Jones.
April 25, 2026
Will play in Game 4
Gordon (calf) will play in Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Timberwolves on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Analysis
Gordon will shed his questionable tag and return to action after missing Thursday's Game 3 loss due to left calf tightness. The veteran forward has averaged 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 33.0 minutes per contest over two first-round appearances.