Gordon initially went down with his hamstring strain against the Houston Rockets on November 21st, which would leave his timeline for re-evaluation at four to six weeks, and leave Denver's rotation— especially on the defensive end— a bit depleted for his extended absence.

For a possible return date for Aaron Gordon or Christian Braun, circle that marathon seven-game road trip the Nuggets take after Christmas.

Injury Report ahead of tomorrow's game against the Kings: OUT: Aaron Gordon (Right Hamstring Strain) Christian Braun (Left Ankle Sprain) Julian Strawther (Lower Back Injury Management) #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/Cm0m0twAeb

Gordon has been out of the Nuggets lineup since re-aggravating his previous hamstring injury, and will now be out until closer to the 2026 calendar year, likely sitting out next to another starter for Denver in Christian Braun, who's been out with a high ankle sprain for nearly the same amount of time.

Nuggets guard Jamal Murray joined his teammate Aaron Gordon with a franchise record during the team’s game against the Pacers.

The Denver Nuggets managed to overcome the loss of Aaron Gordon in the first half and beat the Houston Rockets on the road at the Toyota Center on Friday in an NBA Cup game.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) passes the ball against Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren) Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28 ...