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January 29, 2026
Out 4-to-6 weeks
Gordon (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in 4-to-6 weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports Thursday.
Analysis
This is a brutal blow for Denver and for Gordon's fantasy managers. If he's re-evaluated at the front end of this timetable, a return against the Thunder on Feb. 27 would be the best-case scenario. In Gordon's absence, Peyton Watson will likely take on a larger role, and Spencer Jones and Bruce Brown could see more run as well.
January 29, 2026
Ruled out for Thursday
Gordon (hamstring) won't play Thursday against the Nets.
Analysis
The Nuggets have yet to provide any updates on the severity of Gordon's hamstring injury, but considering this injury has been giving him trouble since the start of the season, it wouldn't be shocking to see him get hit with another lengthy absence. Peyton Watson has been the primary beneficiary with Gordon sidelined.
January 26, 2026
Ruled out for Tuesday
Gordon (hamstring) will not play Tuesday against the Pistons.
Analysis
Gordon's fantasy managers should be preparing for the possibility of a multi-game absence with the forward dealing with a strain. In his absence, Peyton Watson will likely soak up some usage, and Jonas Valanciunas could be a big part of Denver's game plan.
January 24, 2026
Won't play Sunday
Gordon (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Memphis.
Analysis
Gordon exited Friday's win over Milwaukee after aggravating his right hamstring injury, and now he'll miss Sunday's matchup with Memphis. Peyton Watson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game, and if he's forced to join Gordon on the sidelines, that would open up a ton of opportunity for Zeke Nnaji and Julian Strawther. For now, Gordon should be considered doubtful for Tuesday's game versus Detroit.
January 24, 2026
Shut down with hamstring injury
Gordon (hamstring) won't return to Friday's game against the Bucks, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Analysis
Gordon aggravated his strained right hamstring in the first half, and he'll finish with 13 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 16 minutes. The veteran forward previously missed over a month due to the same injury, and even if this latest recurrence proves to be less severe, Gordon appears highly likely to miss time once again. The Nuggets return to action Sunday in Memphis.
January 24, 2026
Questionable to return Friday
Gordon is questionable to return to Friday's game against the Bucks due to a right hamstring strain, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis
Gordon didn't start the second half and may be held out of the final two quarters due to the hamstring injury. It's worth noting that the veteran forward previously missed over a month with a strained right hamstring, and the Nuggets could be exercising caution on the second leg of their back-to-back set. While Gordon is on the sidelines, DaRon Holmes and Hunter Tyson are candidates for increased minutes.
January 24, 2026
Good to go Friday
Gordon (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis
The Nuggets continue to include Gordon on the injury report following an extended absence due to a right hamstring strain, though he'll suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The veteran forward has started each of his last six appearances, averaging 17.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 31.5 minutes per game during that span.
