{"id":697682,"date":"2026-04-04T12:30:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T12:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/697682\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T12:30:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T12:30:25","slug":"does-nuggets-injury-news-vs-spurs-include-aaron-gordon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/697682\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Nuggets Injury News vs Spurs Include Aaron Gordon?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MixCollage-23-Nov-2025-10-44-PM-113.jpg\" class=\"attachment-featured-image size-featured-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Aaron Gordon\"   decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGetty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Aaron Gordon of the Denver Nuggets suffered a hamstring injury against the Houston Rockets.<\/p>\n<p>At home on Saturday, April 4, the Denver Nuggets are slated for a matchup against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/san-antonio-spurs\/\" title=\"San Antonio Spurs\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"214411\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">San Antonio Spurs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While not everything is positive on the injury front for the Nuggets, they did land good news regarding the veteran forward, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nba\/player\/aaron-gordon\/\" title=\"Aaron Gordon\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"214430\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aaron Gordon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After entering the last few games listed on the injury report, Gordon has officially been left off of it. Barring any unexpected setbacks on Saturday, Gordon is set to play against San Antonio.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5359212\" class=\"size-inline wp-image-5359212\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Aaron-Gordon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"782\" height=\"521\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5359212\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA \u2013 MAY 05: Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during the first quarter of Round Two Game One of the 2025 <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/\" title=\"NBA\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"214413\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NBA<\/a> Playoffs O 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)<\/p>\n<p>In his last outing, Gordon checked in for 28 minutes against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/utah-jazz\/\" title=\"Utah Jazz\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"214412\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Utah Jazz<\/a> on the road on April 1. The veteran forward struggled with his shot, making just one of his seven attempts from the field.<\/p>\n<p>Gordon finished the game with six points two rebounds, two assists, and one steal. He wasn\u2019t on his A-game, but the Nuggets still pulled off a 130-117 victory.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5731905\" class=\"size-inline wp-image-5731905\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2256801060-e1769264373337.jpg\" alt=\"Aaron Gordon, Denver Nuggets, Aaron Gordon injury\" width=\"782\" height=\"521\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5731905\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyAaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets brings the ball up court against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/los-angeles-lakers\/\" title=\"Los Angeles Lakers\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"214410\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on January 20, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.<\/p>\n<p>Who Are The Denver Nuggets Going To Miss vs Spurs<\/p>\n<p>Three players have been ruled out for the Nuggets on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nba\/player\/peyton-watson\/\" title=\"Peyton Watson\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"214432\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Peyton Watson<\/a> is out with a right hamstring strain. The Nuggets announced that he is week-to-week. <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nba\/player\/zeke-nnaji\/\" title=\"Zeke Nnaji\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"214431\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zeke Nnaji<\/a> is out with a left hip sprain. <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nba\/player\/spencer-jones\/\" title=\"Spencer Jones\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"214428\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Spencer Jones<\/a> is down with a right hamstring strain.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nba\/player\/tim-hardaway\/\" title=\"Tim Hardaway\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"214429\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tim Hardaway<\/a> Jr. is listed as probable due to left knee soreness.<\/p>\n<p>The Nuggets Are Looking To Improve In The Standings<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5811510\" class=\"size-inline wp-image-5811510\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2243552222.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"782\" height=\"521\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5811510\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyDENVER, COLORADO \u2013 OCTOBER 29: Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets goes to the basket against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/new-orleans-pelicans\/\" title=\"New Orleans Pelicans\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"214409\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New Orleans Pelicans<\/a> 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)<\/p>\n<p>With a 49-28 record, the Nuggets are ranked fourth in the Western Conference.<\/p>\n<p>After their win over the Utah Jazz, the Nuggets improved their seven-game winning streak and are still chasing the Los Angeles Lakers in the standings. LA is holding a 50-27 record, with a 1.0-game lead over Denver.<\/p>\n<p>The Spurs won\u2019t make it easy on Saturday. They currently hold the league\u2019s top winning streak with 11 victories in a row.<\/p>\n<p>Nuggets-Spurs is set to tip off at 3 PM ET on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>More Denver Nuggets News<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/denver-nuggets\/brutal-injury-blow-spurs-game\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Denver Nuggets Hit With Brutal Injury Blow Before Spurs Game<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/denver-nuggets\/peyton-watson-critical-update-future-nuggets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Peyton Watson Gets Critical Update on Future With Denver Nuggets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/denver-nuggets\/former-nba-champ-future-plans-revealed\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Former Denver Nuggets NBA Champ\u2019s Future Plans Revealed<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/denver-nuggets\/nuggets-nikola-jokic-gets-bad-news-on-nba-mvp-race\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nuggets\u2019 Nikola Jokic Gets Bad News on NBA MVP Race<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the latest Denver Nuggets news and rumors, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/denver-nuggets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Heavy on Nuggets<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/author\/justingrasso32\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Justin Grasso<\/a> Justin Grasso is an NBA reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. 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