The Denver Nuggets will be without forward Aaron Gordon for the foreseeable future.
Gordon will miss “several weeks” with a right calf strain, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. No further details are yet known about the timeline for his return or the severity of the injury.
Gordon went down in the Nuggets’ 121-119 victory over the Toronto Raptors at Ball Arena on Monday night. Gordon has been dealing with inflammation in his right calf, but started Monday’s game normally. However, he left after four minutes, after being booked for charges.
Gordon walked alone to the locker room, but did not return. He finished with three points and an assist.
“Honestly, I was a little surprised he played the last game,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said after their win over the Raptors. via Denver Post. “The calendar hasn’t been too kind to us from the beginning. I think he’s just dealing with bumps and bruises, nothing long term. But I will have to talk to our training staff to get an update on that.”
Gordon has averaged 15.4 points and 6.7 rebounds in seven games this season. The 29-year-old signed a four-year, $133 million contract extension with the team last month. Gordon was a key piece of the Nuggets’ starting lineup last season and helped lead them to their first title in 2023.
Monday’s win marked the second in a row for the Nuggets, who are now 4-3 on the season. The Nuggets were also without Jamal Murray on Monday night as he remained in concussion protocol. It is unclear how long he will be sidelined.
Denver will host Oklahoma City next Wednesday night.
