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Aaron Gordon of the Denver Nuggets suffered a hamstring injury against the Houston Rockets.
The Denver Nuggets held a practice session on Tuesday afternoon, which revealed some positive news regarding two players who were recently injured.
Following the session, it was reported that the veteran forwards Aaron Gordon and Cam Johnson were both present and participating.
It wasn’t all positive on the injury front. Zeke Nnaji and Spencer Jones remained sidelined for the session. Their statuses going forward are unclear.
via DNVR: 𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺: Aaron Gordon and Cam Johnson practiced today and there’s hope both will play tomorrow vs. Jazz
Zeke Nnaji and Spencer Jones did not practice and are “day-to-day.”
𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺: Aaron Gordon and Cam Johnson practiced today and there’s hope both will play tomorrow vs. Jazz
Zeke Nnaji and Spencer Jones did not practice and are “day-to-day”
What’s Next For The Denver Nuggets?
GettyAaron Gordon #32 (R) and Christian Braun #0 of the Denver Nuggets celebrate a basket during the third quarter of Round Two Game One of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on May 05, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
On Wednesday, March 31, the Nuggets are set to take on the Utah Jazz on the road. The game is scheduled for a 9 PM ET tip.
With the Nuggets still working on finalizing the initial injury report, there seems to be a good chance that the report comes with good updates on the Johnson and Gordon front.
When it comes to Gordon, the one-time champion was on pace to play in the Nuggets’ recent game against the Golden State Warriors.
However, he was scratched before the outing, adding more concern to his calf issue.
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 29: Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets goes to the basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Ball Arena on October 29, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images)
Here’s what Denver head coach David Adelman told reporters about Gordon:
“It’s just too delicate to play him,” Adelman said via the Denver Post.
“If something happens, even if something small happens, and he’s out for two weeks or whatever it is, that’s a killer with this many games to go. So no reason to (play him). Sometimes I really don’t know (if the injury is serious). Majority of the time, you really do want them to at least try. Go out there and see where their body is at. Today is not one of those times.”
As for Cam Johnson, he started for the Nuggets in their action against the Warriors. After seeing the court for 19 minutes, Johnson left for the locker room due to back spasms. He was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Following the action, Johnson assured reporters that he could have returned in different circumstances. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors with a score of 116-93.
The Nuggets will search for their 49th win of the year on Wednesday night.
Justin Grasso Justin Grasso is an NBA reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso
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