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April 4, 2026
Available to play Saturday
Hardaway is available for Saturday's game in San Antonio.
Analysis
Hardaway was listed as probable, although he will now officially avoid his first absence since the 125-124 win over Philadelphia on January 5. The veteran has been a reliable contributor for Denver throughout the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 13.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.1 blocks and 0.5 steals while shooting 45.0 percent from the field and 41.0 percent from deep across 26.7 minutes per contest, mostly while coming off the bench
April 3, 2026
Expected to play Saturday
Hardaway (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against San Antonio.
Analysis
Hardaway exited Wednesday's 130-117 win over the Utah Jazz because of left-knee soreness and didn't return. Fortunately, it appears the 34-year-old avoided a serious injury, as he is expected to suit up Saturday versus San Antonio. Hardaway has been a reliable contributor for Denver throughout the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 13.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.1 blocks and 0.5 steals while shooting 45.0 percent from the field and 41.0 percent from deep across 26.7 minutes per contest, mostly while coming off the bench.
April 2, 2026
Doesn't return vs. Utah
Hardaway exited Wednesday's 130-117 win over the Jazz in the second quarter due to left knee soreness and did not return, finishing with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one rebound in 10 minutes.
Analysis
The veteran swingman exited Wednesday's victory with 8:40 remaining in the first half and never checked back in. Hardaway's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Saturday's game against the Spurs.
April 2, 2026
Questionable to return Wednesday
Hardaway is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to left knee soreness.
Analysis
Hardaway logged just over 10 minutes in the first half before checking out with 8:40 remaining in the second quarter. If he's unable to return, he'll finish with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one rebound.
March 30, 2026
Spurs rally in third quarter
Hardaway closed with 16 points (5-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 26 minutes during Sunday's 116-93 victory over the Warriors.
Analysis
Denver stormed back from a significant deficit in the second half, and Hardaway contributed 10 of his 16 points in the third quarter as the Nuggets erased the Warriors' lead. Hardway's numbers were also aided by premature exits from Cameron Johnson (back) and Spencer Jones (hamstring), who were both injured and failed to return.