Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Will face Indiana on Monday
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Gordon (calf) is available for Monday's matchup against Indiana.
The Nuggets continue to include Gordon on the injury report due to right calf injury management, though he'll suit up in his third consecutive contest Monday. The 29-year-old forward has played more than 30 minutes in each of his last two outings, and he should be able to shoulder his normal workload against the Pacers. Over his last five outings, Gordon has averaged 14.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists across 27.6 minutes per contest.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Cleared to play Monday
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Murray (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Murray was listed as probable for Monday's game due to left knee inflammation, and the issue isn't severe enough for the 28-year-old point guard to be sidelined. He's averaged 31.0 points, 5.6 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 steals over 36.0 minutes per game over his last five outings.
Cancar (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Cancar continues to rehab from arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in early December. His next chance to suit up is Thursday against the Bucks.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Likely available Monday
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Gordon (calf) is probable for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Gordon continues to be listed as probable while managing a calf injury. He's been sidelined for two of Denver's last 11 contests, but Gordon doesn't seem in danger of missing Monday's game and should have his usual workload.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Probable to play Monday
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Murray (knee) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Murray continues to be listed on the injury report due to left knee inflammation, but he's missed only one game since the start of the new year and should be cleared to play Monday. He's averaged 26.9 points on 54.5 percent shooting (including 45.7 percent from three on 7.0 3PA/G), 6.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 36.1 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.
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Nuggets' DaRon Holmes: Practicing, but remains out
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Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said that Holmes (Achilles) was able to participate in portions of Wednesday's practice, Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com reports.
The No. 22 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Holmes is still expected to miss the entire 2024-25 season while he recovers from the torn right Achilles tendon he suffered in the Las Vegas Summer League in July. That said, the fact that Holmes is back on the court in some capacity bodes well for his chances of being ready to play in Las Vegas when the summer rolls around. If he avoids any setbacks in his rehab program for the rest of the season and throughout the summer, Holmes could open the 2025-26 season as the top backup to starting center Nikola Jokic.
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Nuggets' DeAndre Jordan: Used sparingly again Saturday
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Jordan chipped in two rebounds and one assist in four minutes during Saturday's 123-100 loss to the Lakers.
Jordan barely saw the floor in the loss, playing fewer than 10 minutes for the first time in the past eight games. Although he is playing as the primary backup behind Nikola Jokic, his days of being a viable contributor are well behind him.
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Nuggets' PJ Hall: Rare appearance in loss
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Hall chipped in zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one block in four minutes during Saturday's 123-100 loss to the Lakers.
Hall suited up for just the 15th time this season, having played fewer than five minutes in all but two games. The Nuggets were humbled by the Lakers, resulting in them clearing their bench with about five minutes remaining. Hall is not someone who will be seeing meaningful playing time moving forward.
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Nuggets' Spencer Jones: Fails to score again Saturday
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Jones registered zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound across three minutes during Saturday's 123-100 loss to the Lakers.
Jones played three minutes during garbage time, a trend that has been consistent all season. At this stage, he is only being afforded playing time in blowouts, meaning there is no scope for him to step into a larger role any time soon.
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Green light to play vs. LAL
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Gordon (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Gordon has missed two of the Nuggets' last 10 games while managing a right calf strain, but he has been cleared to play Saturday. He has averaged 10.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists over 28.3 minutes per game over that span.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Suiting up Saturday
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Murray (knee) has been upgraded to available for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
The probable tag on Murray suggested the star floor general was expected to suit up Saturday. Since that's precisely what will happen, Murray should handle his regular workload as one of Denver's primary offensive weapons behind Nikola Jokic. Murray is averaging 26.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game since the beginning of February.
Cancar (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Cancar hasn't played since Nov. 19 and underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in early December, but he could be closing in on a return to the court. He was able to participate in portions of practice Wednesday, which gives him a chance at playing before the end of February.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Expected to play Saturday
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Murray is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Lakers due to left knee inflammation.
Murray is expected to suit up Saturday despite a nagging knee issue. Murray has averaged 36 minutes across his last four outings, so the star guard is unlikely to operate on a minutes restriction if he's upgraded to available.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Probable for Saturday
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Gordon (calf) has been listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Gordon has been managing a right calf injury for quite some time, but it doesn't appear it'll keep him off the floor Saturday against the visiting Lakers. The veteran big man has put up decent numbers this season for Denver, averaging 12.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game while shooting 50.7 percent from the floor and a career-high 41.6 percent from beyond the arc.
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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Productive in victory Thursday
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Gordon (calf) racked up 18 points (8-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes during Thursday's 129-115 victory over the Hornets.
Gordon was back in action coming out of the All-Star break after he missed the Nuggets' most recent game Feb. 12 versus the Trail Blazers due to a right calf injury management. The veteran forward operated with no restrictions in his return to the lineup Thursday, coming through with a strong stat line. Gordon has started in each of his last eight appearances and has averaged 10.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists across 28.3 minutes per contest.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter: Struggles in return
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Porter (hamstring) registered six points (2-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes during Thursday's 129-115 win over the Hornets.
Porter returned to action Thursday after missing Denver's final three contests before the All-Star break due to a strained left hamstring. The 26-year-old forward struggled from the field against Charlotte, failing to record double-digit points for just the fifth time in 2024-25. Still, Porter has been a highly efficient scorer this season, shooting 51.8 percent from the field and 41.4 percent from three-point range.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Seven assists in return Thursday
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Westbrook (hamstring) registered eight points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven assists and three rebounds over 26 minutes during Thursday's 129-115 win over the Hornets.
Westbrook struggled with efficiency during his return from a seven-game absence due to a left hamstring strain. However, the veteran playmaker led the Denver bench in assists during his limited run. Westbrook became a mainstay in the starting five during January, but it's unclear if he'll unseat Christian Braun for a spot on the top unit now that he's healthy again.
