Michael Malone's Concerning Injury Update on Denver Nuggets Star

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone provides injury update on key starter

Jan 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone looks on in the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, as they've won seven of their last 10 games and will head into their Wednesday night contest against the New Orleans Pelicans with a chance to extend their winning streak to four games. In their next five games before the All-Star break, they'll only face one team with a winning record.

While the Nuggets have been benefiting from strong play from their trio of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Russell Westbrook, there's also a handful of other players on the roster making a difference. One of those is Aaron Gordon, who Nuggets head coach Michael Malone shared the status of on Tuesday.

On Aaron Gordon: Michael Malone says the calf is something Gordon will probably be dealing with for the rest of the season.

Malone mentioned Gordon playing 30+ minutes on both legs of the Nuggets latest back-to-back (Philly, Charlotte)

— Harrison Wind (@HarrisonWind) February 4, 2025

According to Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports, Malone said Gordon will likely be dealing with an injury to his calf for the rest of the season. While this isn't something that's going to rule him out, it is important to note that Gordon could be at risk of missing significant time if it manages to get worse.

While Gordon didn't appear for the Nuggets in Monday's win over New Orleans, he did play 30 or more minutes in his three prior games as he returned to the starting lineup.

𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺: Aaron Gordon (right calf injury management) is questionable tomorrow vs. Pelicans

Russell Westbrook (left hamstring strain) is out pic.twitter.com/IQbuvdiIRv

— DNVR Nuggets (@DNVR_Nuggets) February 4, 2025

As Gordon remains questionable for Wednesday's contest against New Orleans, it's important to remember how important he was for Denver's success during their last two playoff runs with his all-around ability. If Gordon can reach full health by the time the playoffs start, it will only increase the Nuggets' odds as contenders in the West.

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