With two more games left on the 2025-2026 NBA schedule, the Denver Nuggets are heading into their second-to-last outing agains the Oklahoma City Thunder with a few key names on the injury report.
Aaron Gordon was among them, listed as questionable. According to the official NBA injury report, the standout forward is managing a right hamstring injury.
Lately, it’s been apparent that Gordon is dealing with some minor ailments. However, he hasn’t missed any action since the Nuggets’ March 29 game against the Golden State Warriors.
Since returning to the court on April 1 to take on the Utah Jazz, the Nuggets have had Gordon in the lineup for four games in a row. Now, they are wisely keeping their options open regarding his status moving forward.
The Nuggets Are Heading Into The Playoffs Hot
Currently, the Nuggets hold the NBA’s longest winning streak with 10 victories in a row.
Holding a 52-28 record, the Nuggets recently passed by the Los Angeles Lakers to take up the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. The Lakers won on Thursday night over the Golden State Warriors, giving the Nuggets something to play for on Friday.
Along with Gordon, the Nuggets have listed Nikola Joki and Jamal Murray as questionable for Friday’s action against the Thunder. As expected, Spencer Jones and Peyton Watson are on the report, too.
The Thunder’s Injury Report Is Loaded
The OKC Thunder recently locked in as the Western Conference’s top seed. They truly don’t have anything left to accomplish until the postseason.
Players like Alex Caruso, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Hartenstein, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Joe, Ajay Mitchell, Thomas Sorber, Cason Wallace, Jalen Williams, and Jaylin Williams have all been ruled out for OKC.
The visitor’s injury report could certainly play a major role in the Nuggets’ decision to play Gordon and the rest of the guys or not.
The Nuggets and the Thunder are slated for a 9 PM ET tip on Friday.