<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nuggets-news-pivotal-jamal-murray-aaron-gordon-injury-updates-wizards-game');   ga('set', 'title', 'Nuggets get pivotal Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon injury updates for Wizards game');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/0Denver-gets-pivotal-Jamal-Murray-Aaron-Gordon-injury-updates-for-Wizards-game0.jpg"></figure><h1>Nuggets get pivotal Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon injury updates for Wizards game</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-07T11:55:08-08:00">December 7th, 11:55am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-07T14:57:56-08:00">December 7th, 2:57pm</time><address><a>Josue Pavon</a>Josue Pavon is an Associate Editor and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for ClutchPoints. He started his career as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com in Boston, where he grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media. Alongside the Celtics radio broadcaster and two-time NBA champion Cedric Maxwell, Josue is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Denver <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-vs-wizards-prediction-odds-pick-12-7-2024">Nuggets visit the Washington Wizards on Saturday</a> night. Aaron Gordon is on the <a href="https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2024-12-07_10AM.pdf" rel="noopener">injury report</a> alongside Jamal Murray, with Gordon listed as probable and Murray as questionable. </p><p>Gordon is dealing with a right calf strain, while Murray has inflammation in his right hamstring after going for 19 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers. <i>Here’s everything we know about Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray’s injury and their playing status vs. the Wizards.</i></p><p><i><b>*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(Get Access | Save $30)</a>*</b></i></p><h2><b>Aaron Gordon’s injury status vs. Wizards</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nuggets-forward-Aaron-Gordon.jpg"><figcaption>David Richard-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Given Gordon’s probable status on the injury report, the assumption is that he will suit up against the Wizards. He is coming off his 18 points, seven rebounds, and two assists in a 126-114 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. Perhaps his name on the Nuggets’ injury report is just a formality.</p><p>The Wizards are 2-18 on a 16-game losing streak and have the worst record in the NBA. The Nuggets, 11-9, who have lost two of their last three games, are two games above .500 for eighth place in the Western Conference. Denver will look to gain momentum in the standings. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-denver-struggles-continue">Nuggets have struggled while hovering around a .500 record</a> for most of 2024-25.</p><p>Gordon’s production has been solid this season. He’s averaging 15.1 points on 55.2% shooting, including 53.3% from deep, which is by far the most efficient shooting percentage of his 11-year career. Gordon has never finished an NBA season shooting 40+ percent from deep but could be on pace to do so in 2024-25. He’s averaging 1.6 makes on 3.0 attempts from behind the arc.</p><h2><b>Jamal Murray’s injury status vs. Wizards</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nuggets-guard-Jamal-Murray.jpg"><figcaption>David Richard-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Given Murray’s questionable status on the injury report, the Nuggets could give him the night off if the inflammation in his right hamstring doesn’t subside. In a rare back-to-back set on the road, ending against the Hawks on Sunday, the Nuggets could take the precautionary route with their starting point guard.</p><p>Murray’s production dipped over the past few outings. While averaging 17.8 points and 4.0 rebounds this season, Murray averaged 16.3 points and 2.3 rebounds for the Nuggets over the past three games. Overall, Murray’s shooting percentages — 42.0% from the floor, including 33.3% from deep — are the lowest since his rookie season.</p><p>Murray and Gordon finished with 19 and 18 points in the Nuggets’ 12-point loss to the Cavs. Their last victory was a four-point win (119-115) against the Warriors.</p><p>So regarding whether Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray are playing tonight vs. the Wizards, suffice it to say Gordon could be activated while Murray sits, which wouldn’t be the worst thing for the Nuggets.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nuggets get pivotal Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon injury updates for Wizards game

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/is-aaron-gordon-playing-vs-cavs-injury-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'Is Aaron Gordon playing vs. Cavs? 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Latest Nuggets injury update</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-05T10:34:54-08:00">December 5th, 10:34am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-05T10:34:54-08:00">December 5th, 10:34am</time><address><a>Jackson Stone</a>Jackson Stone is a Mercer University senior from Atlanta on track to graduate with a BA in communications. A lifelong sports lover, Jackson is a die-hard fan of all Atlanta teams. He joined ClutchPoints in 2023.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-vs-cavaliers-predictions-odds-pick-12-5-2024">Denver Nuggets visit the Cleveland Cavaliers</a> on Thursday night. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-aaron-gordon-inching-close-return-injury-report-upgrade">Aaron Gordon is on the injury report</a> for Denver, listed as probable. Gordon has been dealing with a right calf strain and just recently returned from an extended injury absence. Here’s everything we know about <a href="https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2024-12-05_12PM.pdf" rel="noopener">his playing status</a> vs the Cavs.</p><p><b><i>*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV </i></b><b><i>(<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener">free trial</a></i></b><i>)</i><b><i>*</i></b></p><h2><b>Aaron Gordon injury status vs Cavs</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Gordon-dunks.jpg"><figcaption>Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Given that he is probable on the injury report, the assumption is that Aaron Gordon will try to give it a go on Thursday evening from Cleveland. The Nuggets felt the weight of his absence during most of the month of November, struggling to find secondary playmaking behind superstar big man Nikola Jokic particularly as Jamal Murray’s troubling shooting trends continue.</p><p>The Nuggets currently sit at 11-8, having had to scratch and claw their way to stay afloat in a crowded Western Conference playoff picture.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Cavs got off to a red hot start to this season, setting a franchise record by reeling off 14 straight wins to begin the campaign, but have since cooled off a bit, including recently dropping consecutive games to the Atlanta Hawks.</p><p>On the whole, the Cavs figure to be one of the teams in the league better suited to at least slow down Nikola Jokic considering their big man tandem of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, which in some ways resembles the duo of Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert that found success against Denver in last year’s playoffs for the Minnesota Timberwolves.</p><p>Still, Nuggets fans will be happy to see that their team is now finally staying healthy, even as they look for more consistent play when everyone is on the court.</p><p>In any case, the Cavs and Nuggets are slated to tip off at 7:00 PM ET from Cleveland. 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Is Aaron Gordon playing vs. Cavs? Latest Nuggets injury update

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/check-out-aaron-gordon-amazing-451k-car-collection-with-photos');   ga('set', 'title', 'Check out Aaron Gordon’s amazing $451K car collection, with photos');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Check-out-Aaron-Gordons-incredible-451K-car-collection-with-photos.jpg"></figure><h1>Check out Aaron Gordon’s amazing $451K car collection, with photos</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-03T10:42:32-08:00">December 3rd, 10:42am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-03T10:42:32-08:00">December 3rd, 10:42am</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/spencersee10" rel="facebook">Spencer See</a>Spencer See is a part-time writer at ClutchPoints focusing on the NBA, evergreen content and celebrity lifestyle. He is also a lifelong fan of LeBron James. In his free time, he either goes fishing or watches basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Aaron Gordon has an amazing car collection. Gordon is a top-flight NBA athlete who was part of the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-denver-wins-first-championship-game-5-demolition-heat">Denver Nuggets squad that won the NBA championship</a> in 2023. Aside from being a crucial championship piece in Denver, Gordon is also known as a top-tier dunker, having competed in the Slam Dunk Contest twice.</p><p>Given Gordon’s popularity in the NBA, have you ever wondered what kind of cars he drives? Well, wonder no more. Here is Aaron Gordon’s amazing $451K car collection, with photos.</p><p>According to Celebrity Net Worth, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/aaron-gordon-net-worth">Gordon has a net worth</a> of around $50 million. With a relatively successful NBA career as a starter, it isn’t surprising that Gordon is highly paid to showcase his craft. As a result, this allows him to <a href="https://21motoring.com/aaron-gordon-car-collection-cars-of-aaron-gordon/#more-50770" rel="noopener">purchase some elite super cars</a> to fill up his garage, as per sources.</p><h2><b>3. Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2020_mercedes-amg_gt-r_LOL07745-54811-scaled-1.webp"></figure><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2020_mercedes-amg_gt-r_lol07642-28542-1.webp"></figure><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2020_mercedes-amg_gt-r_lol07640-28491.webp"></figure><p><a href="https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2020-mercedes-amg-gt-r-7/" rel="noopener">For more photos, click here</a></p><p>The cheapest car in Gordon’s collection is a Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R. For this top-tier coupe, the 2023 NBA champion paid around $99,950. The AMG GT R may be the cheapest car in Gordon’s garage, however, it can be described as flashy at the very least. But more importantly, it isn’t cheap by any means.</p><p>The AMG GT R finds a way to blend both style and performance. It certainly oozes class and luxury, making it a high-class status symbol. Furthermore, it features a spectacular interior, which should provide the utmost comfort for the Nuggets star. Given the features of this luxury coupe, it certainly fits the bill for the NBA champion.</p><p>The AMG GT R derives its power from a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine. This allows it to produce 640 horsepower and 505 lb-ft of torque.</p><p>Thanks to a seven-speed manual transmission, the AMG GT R <a href="https://fastestlaps.com/models/mercedes-benz-amg-gt-r" rel="noopener">can reach a maximum speed of 198 mph</a>, according to online outlets. Furthermore, in terms of acceleration, the AMG GT R has no problems moving from standstill position to 60 mph in just less than four seconds.</p><h2><b>2. Aston Martin Vantage</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/USC80ANC011A01350.webp"></figure><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/USC80ANC011A01309.webp"></figure><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/USC80ANC011A01300.webp"></figure><p><a href="https://www.autoblog.com/buy/2020-Aston+Martin-Vantage/photos/" rel="noopener">For more photos, click here</a></p><p>Next up on this list is an Aston Martin Vantage, which retails for around $150,000. The Vantage is the second standout super car in Gordon’s car collection. The Vantage is another ideal choice for the Nuggets star whenever he wants to roam around the city with style.</p><p>In terms of features, the Vantage possesses a sporty look with the elite performance to match. Furthermore, interior-wise, the Vantage also has a lavish interior that should treat any owner like royalty. Given the features of the Vantage, it easily fits the bill of the baller lifestyle of the Nuggets star.</p><p>The Vantage sources its power from a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine. This allows it to produce 503 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. With a nine-speed automatic transmission, the Vantage can <a href="https://www.astonmartinhouston.com/manufacturer-information/aston-martin-vantage-specs/#:~:text=Aston%20Martin%20Vantage%20Horsepower%3A%20503,ZF%20eight%2Dspeed%20automatic%20transmission" rel="noopener">speed up to 202 mph</a>, based on Aston Martin’s official website. On the other hand, it’s capable of accelerating from a standstill to 60 mph in just a little longer than 3½ seconds.</p><h2><b>1. Aston Martin DB11</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DJ2A7158-78428-scaled-1.webp"></figure><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DJ2A7131-78235-scaled-1.webp"></figure><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DJ2A7186-78614-scaled-1.webp"></figure><p><a href="https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2019-aston-martin-db11-amr/" rel="noopener">For more photos, click here</a></p><p>It seems like Gordon is a huge fan of Aston Martins with two parked in his garage. The second one comes in the form of the Aston Martin DB11. For this beast on wheels, the NBA champion shelled out around $200,990. The DB11 is another elite coupe. However, it’s safe to say that it’s the main highlight of Gordon’s car collection.</p><p>The DB11 is designed to take over the competition of super cars. In addition to this, Gordon should have no problems taking this top-of-the-line coupe for a spin in terms of comfort.</p><p>Given that it perfectly blends both performance and style, the DB11 is easily one of the most coveted luxury coupes in the market. As a result, even the Nuggets star just couldn’t resist getting this top-of-the-line coupe for himself.</p><p>The DB11 operates on a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 powertrain. This allows it to produce 530 horsepower and 513 lb-ft of torque. In just a hair less than four seconds, the DB11 can move from a standstill to 60 mph with ease.</p><p>When it comes to speed, the DB11 has no problems <a href="https://www.astonmartinhouston.com/manufacturer-information/db11-specs/" rel="noopener">reaching a top speed of 192 mph</a>, according to Aston Martin’s official website, and it has an eight-speed automatic transmission.</p><p>Nevertheless, this is all the information that we have on Aaron Gordon’s amazing $451K car collection.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Check out Aaron Gordon’s amazing $451K car collection, with photos

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nuggets-news-aaron-gordon-inching-close-return-injury-report-upgrade');   ga('set', 'title', 'Aaron Gordon inching close to Nuggets return with injury report upgrade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Aaron-Gordon-inching-close-to-return-with-injury-report-upgrade.jpg"></figure><h1>Aaron Gordon inching close to Nuggets return with injury report upgrade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-01T10:47:13-08:00">December 1st, 10:47am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-01T10:47:13-08:00">December 1st, 10:47am</time><address><a>Jackson Stone</a>Jackson Stone is a Mercer University senior from Atlanta on track to graduate with a BA in communications. A lifelong sports lover, Jackson is a die-hard fan of all Atlanta teams. He joined ClutchPoints in 2023.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-most-pleasant-surprise-early-2024-25-season"> Denver Nuggets have had an up and down start</a> to the 2024-25 season, currently sitting at 10-7 after a<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-vs-jazz-prediction-odds-pick-11-27-2024"> road win over the Utah Jazz.</a> Nikola Jokic has been playing at an MVP level through the season’s first four weeks, but Denver has also dealt with some injury absences as well as the repercussions of recent free agency departures.</p><p>One of those injuries has been one to power forward Aaron Gordon, who has been out since early November with a calf injury. However, the Nuggets recently got some optimistic news <a href="https://x.com/LawMurrayTheNU/status/1863034416827601259" rel="noopener">regarding his status.</a></p><p>“The Denver Nuggets have upgraded PF Aaron Gordon (calf) to doubtful for Sunday’s matchup in LA,” reported Law Murray of The Athletic on X.</p><p>Murray added that Peyton Watson (adductor) is probable.</p><p>Aaron Gordon last played on November 4 and had gotten off to arguably the best start to a season of his career prior to the injury.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Nuggets have been a mixed bag overall so far this year. They’ve had some wildly frustrating losses, including a recent home demolition at the hands of the New York Knicks, but have also looked wildly impressive at times, most notably in a road destruction of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets have been relying on Herculean stat lines on a nightly basis so far this year from Nikola Jokic in order to keep pace in a crowded Western Conference playoff picture.</p><p>The Nuggets will be back in the City of Angels Sunday night and looking to take down a Clippers squad that has held its own in the injury absence of Kawhi Leonard so far this year. It will be the Nuggets’ first time playing in the newly opened Intuit Dome in Inglewood.</p><p>The game between the Nuggets and Clippers is slated to tip off at 10:00 PM ET.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Aaron Gordon inching close to Nuggets return with injury report upgrade

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nuggets-news-aaron-gordon-out-indefinitely-calf-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon out indefinitely with calf injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Aaron-Gordon-out-indefinitely-with-calf-injury.jpg"></figure><h1>Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon out indefinitely with calf injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-05T12:44:08-08:00">November 5th, 12:44pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-05T13:00:47-08:00">November 5th, 1:00pm</time><address><a>Brett Siegel</a>Brett Siegel joined ClutchPoints as a credentialed NBA insider and reporter in May 2023 after previously covering the NBA for Fastbreak on FanNation and NBA Analysis Network, as well as working with Louisville Basketball. From playing to coaching to covering the game as a media member, Brett has been involved with the game of basketball from many different perspectives. Breaking the news of various free agent signings, yearly NBA Draft news and other key stories around the league, Brett is always on the phone, getting the latest news and rumors around the NBA. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @BrettSiegelNBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Denver Nuggets starting forward Aaron Gordon is set to <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1853900431375683949">miss multiple weeks</a> due to a right calf strain, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has suffered a right calf strain and will be OUT multiple weeks, per <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShamsCharania</a>. <a href="https://t.co/phRdZJVijD">pic.twitter.com/phRdZJVijD</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1853898459046388135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>After entering Monday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors on the injury report with right calf inflammation and a right knee contusion, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-aaron-gordon-exits-raptors-game-with-apparent-lower-body-injury">Gordon checked out of the game</a> with 7:44 remaining in the first quarter and did not return. Initially, the Nuggets called Gordon’s injury a calf strain and that he would not return to the game.</p><p>While the Nuggets were able to rattle off a two-point victory over Toronto, losing Gordon is a massive hit to a team that is already <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-michael-malone-worrying-jamal-murray-injury-update">without star point guard Jamal Murray due to a concussion</a>. Between his defensive impact and ability to create second-chance scoring opportunities on offense due to his strong rebounding skills, Gordon will be irreplaceable in Denver.</p><p>Prior to leaving Monday’s game with this calf injury, Gordon was averaging 17.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game while shooting 52.9 percent from the floor. As a result of his steady play entering the 2024-25 season, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-aaron-gordon-113-million-contrcat-extension">Nuggets rewarded Gordon with a four-year, $133 million contract extension</a> right before the season began.</p><p>Denver is currently 4-3 on the season after picking up a two-point victory without Gordon on Monday night. Of the Nuggets’ four wins this season, two of them have come in overtime, and both of this team’s wins over Toronto were by just two points. Early on, the Nuggets have struggled to find their identity outside of their three-time MVP, which is why losing Gordon creates even more uncertainty about their ability to contend at the highest level possible in what looks to be a very crowded Western Conference.</p><p>Without his production alongside Nikola Jokic, especially given Gordon’s ability to defend the opposing team’s’ best players on the wing, the Nuggets are bound to face even more questions.</p><p>In Gordon’s absence, Denver will likely look to increase the minutes given to Peyton Watson, Hunter Tyson, and veteran big man Dario Saric in the frontcourt. It is possible that Zeke Nnaji will also see his role expand.</p><p>With Gordon and Murray both dealing with injuries, as well as the Nuggets’ bench being underwhelming to begin the new season, Denver could begin to slip in the standings. Denver entered the 2024-25 season with questions about their depth, and now they will get clear answers about if their roster is good enough to compete with the best of the best due to Gordon being out indefinitely.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon out indefinitely with calf injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nuggets-news-aaron-gordon-exits-raptors-game-with-apparent-lower-body-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon exits Raptors game with apparent lower-body injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nuggets-news-Aaron-Gordon-receives-injury-update-for-Timberwolves-game.jpg"></figure><h1>Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon exits Raptors game with apparent lower-body injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-04T19:55:48-08:00">November 4th, 7:55pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-04T20:16:13-08:00">November 4th, 8:16pm</time><address><a href="https://letterboxd.com/splooshpuhrty/films/by/your-rating/">Jedd Pagaduan</a>Jedd Pagaduan is a certified Clippers and Gunners fan, which means he's a very sports-traumatized individual. He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As if the Denver Nuggets weren’t already struggling to begin the season, the hits keep on coming for a team that’s in desperate need of getting into a rhythm. Compounding matters for the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-michael-malone-worrying-jamal-murray-injury-update">Nuggets amid Jamal Murray’s concussion battle</a>, Denver saw Aaron Gordon exit their Monday night clash against the Toronto Raptors at the 7:44 mark of the first quarter.</p><p>Per ClutchPoints Nuggets beat reporter Rachel Strand, Gordon <a href="https://x.com/MileHighRachel/status/1853637635702411416" rel="noopener">was favoring his leg</a> and then proceeded to head back to the locker room with a trainer. On the team’s official account on X, they announced that the 29-year-old forward will not be returning to Monday’s action with what the team called <a href="https://x.com/nuggets/status/1853649765394743422" rel="noopener">a calf strain</a>.</p><p>As Strand pointed out, Gordon was already on the injury report prior to their game against the Raptors, with the Nuggets forward dealing with a right knee contusion and right calf inflammation. It certainly seems as though Gordon tweaked something in his right leg two plays prior to the timeout that saw Denver take him out of the game.</p><p>The Nuggets opted to bring Peyton Watson in for Gordon to at least help replicate the athleticism the team needs from their frontcourt partner alongside Nikola Jokic. But there’s simply no replacing Gordon’s glue-guy contributions for a Nuggets team that he has elevated since his arrival in 2021.</p><p>Gordon has been one of the Nuggets’ shining stars to begin the 2024-25 season. Tasked to do more scoring in the aftermath of losing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Gordon has been a revelation to start the new campaign. Entering Monday night, Gordon has been averaging 17.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists on an incredible 55 percent shooting from beyond the arc.</p><p>With Murray already out, the Nuggets could ill afford an injury to another one of their key players. Their depth is already limited as it is, but requiring a bench player to step up amid the possibility of an extended absence from Gordon could stretch Denver even more thin.</p><h2><b>Can the Nuggets weather the storm?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Aaron-Gordon.jpg"></figure><p>The Nuggets could go a few different directions to try and stem the tide amid the absences of Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon. They could go hyper-offense, with Julian Strawther in to take the bulk of Gordon’s minutes to give the team some semblance of spacing. Or perhaps they could go with Peyton Watson like they did in the early goings of their game against the Raptors.</p><p>Whatever setup the Nuggets go with will have plenty of drawbacks. For one, Watson has struggled to shoot the ball to start the year, and Denver is already finding it difficult to score in the halfcourt as it is. A lineup with Russell Westbrook, Christian Braun, and Watson would allow opponents to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-historic-nba-achievement-legendary-resume">clog the paint</a> with little consequence.</p><p>Meanwhile, Strawther makes the Nuggets even more shaky on the perimeter on defense. But Michael Malone has no choice but to live with these drawbacks given how limited the team’s roster is at the moment. He appears to be banking on some shooting regression from Watson, as he won’t be shooting 10 percent from deep all season long.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon exits Raptors game with apparent lower-body injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nuggets-news-aaron-gordon-injury-update-timberwolves-game');   ga('set', 'title', 'Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon receives injury update for Timberwolves game');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nuggets-news-Aaron-Gordon-receives-injury-update-for-Timberwolves-game.jpg"></figure><h1>Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon receives injury update for Timberwolves game</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-01T08:23:08-07:00">November 1st, 8:23am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-01T08:28:43-07:00">November 1st, 8:28am</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In a rematch of the 2024 Western Conference Semifinals, the Denver Nuggets travel to Minneapolis to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Recently <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-aaron-gordon-113-million-contrcat-extension">re-signed forward Aaron Gordon</a> is the key player on the <a href="https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2024-11-01_10AM.pdf" rel="noopener">injury report</a> for the game with a right knee contusion. Here is everything we know about Gordon’s injury status against the Timberwolves.</p><p><b><i>*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV </i></b><b><i>(<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=492408">free trial</a></i></b><i>)</i><b><i>*</i></b></p><h2><b>Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon’s injury status vs. Timberwolves</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Aaron-Gordon.jpg"><figcaption>Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Gordon is listed as probable for the Nov. 1 game with his knee injury, giving him a good chance to take the court. He is the only key player on either side with an injury designation, setting the table for what should be an electric matchup on national television.</p><p>It is unclear exactly when Gordon suffered the injury but it is likely a minor flare-up that will not affect his availability. The 29-year-old is coming off a season-high 24-point performance against the Brooklyn Nets entering Denver’s biggest game of the young season.</p><p>The last time these teams met, the Timberwolves eliminated the Nuggets from the 2024 playoffs in Game 7. Gordon was a key player in that series, averaging 14.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steals per game. His scoring was instrumental for the team during moments when Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. struggled against Minnesota’s elite perimeter defense.</p><p>Gordon has been even better to begin the 2024-2025 season, averaging 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per outing through his first four games. It is an extremely small sample size, but averaging 15.5 points per game at the end of the year would be the fourth-highest of Gordon’s 11-year career.</p><p>As a team, the Nuggets got off to a sluggish 0-2 start but have won two consecutive games in overtime to even their record at 2-2. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-why-another-nikola-jokic-mvp-award-is-bad-for-the-nba-per-kevin-hart">Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic</a> leads the way with 31.5 points, 12.2 rebounds and 9.2 assists per game early on.</p><p>While the Nuggets boast a similar roster from a year ago, the biggest change from the 2024 playoff series will be on Minnesota’s side. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-karl-anthony-towns-julius-randle-trade-between-timberwolves-knicks-sends-shockwaves">Timberwolves acquired forward Julius Randle</a> from the New York Knicks in the offseason, making him Gordon’s direct matchup. Through four games, Randle is averaging 23.5 points per game, second on the team behind Anthony Edwards.</p><p>Gordon will undoubtedly need his full strength against Randle and should not be limited too much by his knee. Expect fireworks as the Nuggets seek revenge against the Timberwolves.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon receives injury update for Timberwolves game

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/raptors-news-scottie-barnes-heated-altercation-nuggets-aaron-gordon-swipes');   ga('set', 'title', 'Scottie Barnes’ heated altercation with Nuggets has Aaron Gordon taking swipes');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Raptors-news-Scottie-Barnes-gets-in-heated-altercation-with-Russell-Westbrook-Aaron-Gordon.jpg"></figure><h1>Scottie Barnes’ heated altercation with Nuggets has Aaron Gordon taking swipes</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-28T22:54:48-07:00">October 28th, 10:54pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-28T22:54:48-07:00">October 28th, 10:54pm</time><address><a>Kendall Capps</a>Kendall Capps is a multi-media journalist and editor who is overly passionate about all sports (to his wife's dismay). He's a Senior Editor at ClutchPoints who previously managed SB Nation's golf vertical. He has also done work for FantasyPros and co-hosted the Lay The Points podcast as part of a decade-long career in sports entertainment.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Toronto Raptors fell to 1-3 Monday after blowing a 15-point lead against the Denver Nuggets. The Raptors lost 127-125 in overtime as tensions boiled over numerous times throughout the game. But things got really heated as the fourth quarter kicked off. Raptors star forward Scottie Barnes picked up a steal and was going coast to coast until Russell Westbrook fouled him hard.</p><p>Westbrook was initially called for a flagrant foul, but upon review, it was rescinded. That did not stop the temperature from escalating.</p><p>Nuggets power forward Aaron Gordon, in an attempt to defend his player, had words with Barnes. That is when things nearly <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1851073852732031355" rel="noopener">got out of hand</a>.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Scottie Barnes was ANGRY after this hard foul by Russell Westbrook.</p><p>Barnes, Westbrook, and Aaron Gordon get into it after the foul, which is being reviewed.<a href="https://t.co/pZy64cj4L4">pic.twitter.com/pZy64cj4L4</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1851073852732031355?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Both players had to be held back as Gordon appeared to try and slap Barnes across his face. Barnes and Gordon were assessed technical fouls.</p><p>The skirmish fired up the Toronto crowd, helping the Raptors build what appeared to be an insurmountable lead. Barnes drained a triple with 2:17 left, giving the Raptors a 111-101 lead.</p><p>It was all downhill from there.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-shaq-goes-hard-at-shannon-sharpe-after-criticism-over-viral-nikola-jokic-mvp-moment">3-time NBA MVP Nikola</a> Jokic scored six quick points and assisted on Jamal Murray’s game-tying jumper with 0.1 seconds left in regulation. Overtime did not fare any better.</p><p>Jokic scored eight points in the first 2:05 of overtime, part of his game-high 40. RJ Barrett missed a 28-foot three for the win late, and Ochai Agbaji missed a tip-in for the tie at the buzzer. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-full-2009-carmelo-anthony-help-denver-end-drought">Nuggets got off the schneid</a>, winning their first game of the season.</p><p>Meanwhile, frustration likely is mounting north of the border. After never having much of a shot at a win in Minnesota, the Raptors let one get away.</p><p>In the loss, Barnes put forth a pretty spectacular effort. He finished with 21 points on 9-for-19 shooting, adding 12 rebounds, nine assists and five steals.</p><p>Following a tough stretch to open the season against four title contenders, the Raptors will play at Charlotte on Wednesday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Scottie Barnes’ heated altercation with Nuggets has Aaron Gordon taking swipes

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nuggets-news-denver-aaron-gordon-extension');   ga('set', 'title', '4 reasons Nuggets made right choice extending Aaron Gordon');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/X-reasons-why-the-Nuggets-made-the-right-choice-extending-Aaron-Gordon.jpg"></figure><h1>4 reasons Nuggets made right choice extending Aaron Gordon</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-22T18:59:37-07:00">October 22nd, 6:59pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-22T18:59:37-07:00">October 22nd, 6:59pm</time><address><a>Rachel Strand</a>Rachel Strand is a credentialed beat reporter covering the Denver Nuggets and Denver Broncos for ClutchPoints. She is also the creator of DailyDenverBroncos and a podcast host for Mile High Report.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Earlier this week news broke that the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-aaron-gordon-113-million-contrcat-extension">Denver Nuggets agreed to sign forward Aaron Gordon to a massive contract extension</a>. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Nuggets and Gordon <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1848518963384271016" rel="noopener">agreed to a four-year, $133M</a> contract extension. The deal includes a player option in 2028-29 and a trade kicker.</p><p>Since joining the Nuggets in the 2020-21 season, Gordon has seen a career resurgence in the Mile High City. Gordon was also a key contributor in the Nuggets’ 2023 championship run. With the extension of Gordon, the core of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. will stay intact for at least another three years as the Nuggets continue to push for additional championships.</p><p>Let’s take a look at four reasons why the Nuggets made the right choice by extending Aaron Gordon.</p><h2><b>Gordon is still in his prime</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Denver-Nuggets-forward-Aaron-Gordon-in-the-first-quarter-against-the-Phoenix-Suns.jpg"><figcaption>Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The good news for Nuggets fans is that Gordon just recently turned 29 and is very much <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-aaron-gordon-ready-for-war-with-russell-westbrook">still in his prime.</a> At the end of his contract, Gordon will be 33 years old. So with Gordon still being young, there is a good possibility that Gordon will remain in his prime throughout his new contract extension.</p><p>Even better news? The Nuggets’ core four are also still relatively young as well. Should the Nuggets pad their bench with quality role players behind the core four, the Nuggets could easily win another ring or two.</p><h2><b>The Gordon-Jokic chemistry still dominates</b></h2><p>As mentioned before, Gordon found a career resurgence when he joined the Nuggets. The hyper-athletic forward found instant chemistry with Jokic. In fact, their connection has developed to be downright unstoppable. Their contrasting skill sets complement each other perfectly, with Jokic’s elite passing and vision setting up Gordon’s explosive athleticism and finishing ability.</p><p>Jokic lobs the ball toward the basket? Gordon is there for the alley-oop. Jokic fighting off a double team? Gordon cuts to the basket, catches a pass from Jokic, and finishes it off with a slam dunk.</p><p>Seeing this connection for years to come will be quite a treat for Nuggets fans.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Here’s a little more than 2 minutes of Aaron Gordon reflecting on his extension, this team and core, and the city of Denver. <a href="https://t.co/FrniAwOigi">pic.twitter.com/FrniAwOigi</a></p><p>— Katy Winge (@katywinge) <a href="https://twitter.com/katywinge/status/1848804115423297802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Gordon is a fan-favorite</b></h2><p>Since joining the Nuggets, it didn’t take long for Gordon to be embraced by the Mile High City. On top of his connection with Jokic, Gordon’s knack for big plays quickly made him a fan favorite. Gordon frequently throws down rim-rattling dunks, which always brings the fans at Ball Arena to their feet.</p><p>In 2023, DNVR gave Gordon the title <a href="https://thednvr.com/why-aaron-gordon-is-mr-nugget/" rel="noopener">Mr. Nugget.</a> The title is not only given to a player who is a great teammate but to someone who prioritizes winning and gives love back to the city they play in. Simply put, Gordon is a positive culture-setter for the Nuggets.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Aaron Gordon is a man of the people, celebrating in the streets of Denver <a href="https://t.co/oV8hx5Re1w">pic.twitter.com/oV8hx5Re1w</a></p><p>— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/status/1668628519138758656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2023</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Gordon’s skill set is a position of need</b></h2><p>Standing at 6’8″, Gordon possesses an elite blend of height and athleticism. Not only is he able to catch lobs for alley-oops and throw down monster dunks, but he utilizes his height on the defensive side of the ball as well. He isn’t a one-way player, and at times can seriously be underrated as a defender. He’s held his own against the likes of Kevin Durant, Karl Anthony-Towns and LeBron James.</p><p>With the extension of Gordon, the Nuggets have solidified their core for years to come, ensuring they remain a top contender in the NBA. Gordon’s athleticism, playmaking ability, and chemistry with his teammates make him an invaluable asset to the team. As the Nuggets continue their pursuit of championships, Gordon’s presence will be instrumental in their success.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

4 reasons Nuggets made right choice extending Aaron Gordon

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nuggets-news-aaron-gordon-113-million-contrcat-extension');   ga('set', 'title', 'Aaron Gordon agrees to $133 million contract extension with Nuggets');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Nuggets-news-Aaron-Gordon-agrees-to-133-million-contract-extension-with-Denver.jpg"></figure><h1>Aaron Gordon agrees to $133 million contract extension with Nuggets</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-21T17:30:00-07:00">October 21st, 5:30pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-21T18:22:52-07:00">October 21st, 6:22pm</time><address><a>Christopher Smith</a>Christopher Smith is an associate editor covering a variety of sports with a beat focus on the Chicago Sky for ClutchPoints. The Aurora, Illinois native earned a degree in philosophy from Creighton University, where he also competed as a Division 1 Cross Country runner.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Denver Nuggets will enter the 2024-25 season with vengeance. Denver suffered a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-most-to-blame-for-crazy-playoff-series-loss-to-timberwolves">second-round exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves</a> during the 2024 NBA Playoffs. However, the team is bringing back most of its contributors, including veteran forward Aaron Gordon. Gordon’s future with the Nuggets received a major update after news broke of an extension agreement between the two sides on Monday.</p><p>Aaron Gordon and the Nuggets <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1848518963384271016" rel="noopener">have agreed to</a> a four-year, $133 million contract extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The deal includes a player option in 2028-29 and a trade kicker, Charania added.</p><p>Gordon joined the Nuggets during the 2020-21 season after spending his previous six and a half seasons with the Orlando Magic. In his first full year in Denver, Gordon averaged 15.0 points and 5.9 rebounds. The campaign saw him reach his highest scoring mark since 2018-19.</p><p>The two-way forward continued his stout production into the 2022-23 season. Gordon averaged 16.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, and tied his career-high in blocks with 0.8 per game. He was instrumental in the Nuggets’ 2023 NBA Finals run.</p><p>After averaging 13.9 points and 6.5 rebounds in 2023-24, Gordon is ready to help Denver redeem themselves during the 2024-25 campaign.</p><p>In late October, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst spoke about the Nuggets’ perceived attitude <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-aaron-gordon-extension-talks-take-interesting-turn">on Gordon’s extension</a> before the two sides agreed on the new deal:</p><p>“Aaron Gordon was eligible for a four-year, $150 million-ish contract extension. They haven’t handed out that offer, otherwise he would have signed it. From what I understand, they are negotiating and they’re hopeful of getting him at less than what would be his quote, unquote max,” Windhorst revealed.</p><p>Denver’s investment in Gordon should prove to be valuable. With Nikola Jokic returning in great form after winning his third MVP in 2023-24, Denver will continue to use depth pieces like Gordon to help support Jokic.</p><p>The Nuggets look to give their all to make a deeper playoff run in 2024-25.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Aaron Gordon agrees to $133 million contract extension with Nuggets

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nuggets-news-aaron-gordon-extension-talks-take-interesting-turn');   ga('set', 'title', 'Aaron Gordon extension talks with Nuggets take interesting turn');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Nuggets-news-Aaron-Gordon-extension-talks-take-interesting-turn.jpg"></figure><h1>Aaron Gordon extension talks with Nuggets take interesting turn</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-18T12:55:31-07:00">October 18th, 12:55pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-18T12:55:31-07:00">October 18th, 12:55pm</time><address><a>Randall Barnes</a>Randall Barnes is a Fall 2019 Graduate of Fort Valley State University, an HBCU (Historically Black College or University) in Fort Valley, Georgia, where he majored in Media Studies. He is the Founder of HBCU Pulse, a multimedia outlet with the mission to tell the authentic stories of HBCU Life via traditional, digital and social media outlets to amplify our voice. He is also the host of HBCU Pulse Radio, which can be heard on SiriusXM Channel 142 HBCU Fridays at 5 p.m. EST and wherever you get your podcasts.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The extension talks between Aaron Gordon and the Denver Nuggets have taken an interesting turn per recent comments by ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst on <i>The Hoop Collective </i>podcast. While Gordon, a key piece in Denver’s 2023 NBA title run, wants to sign an extension with the team, the<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx8edmvEEDY" rel="noopener"> Nuggets are looking to sign him for less than the maximum amount</a> that he can be paid.</p><p>“From what I understand, they are negotiating with Aaron Gordon,” Windhorst said. “Aaron Gordon was eligible for a four-year, $150 million-ish contract extension. They haven’t handed out that offer, otherwise he would have signed it. From what I understand, they are negotiating and they’re hopeful of getting him at less than what would be his quote, unquote max.</p><p>He continued, “We’ll see if [they] get that done, but I think they’re trying to do a negotiation there.”</p><p>Aaron Gordon was traded to the Nuggets from the Magic in 2021. In September 2021, he signed a four-year, $92 million contract extension that gave him a player option for the 2025-2026 season. He’s been a great front-court piece alongside Michael Porter Jr. and three-time MVP Nikola Jokić, averaging 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 31 minutes played last season.</p><p>But, could the Nuggets looking to pay Gordon less on his extension prove to be a problem when it comes to retaining his services? <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-kentavious-caldwell-pope-declined-nuggets-return-free-agency">Denver lost two key role players</a> who were essential to their championship victory in 2023: Bruce Brown and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/gilbert-arenas-gets-real-on-cheap-208-million-jamal-murray-nuggets-extension">The Nuggets recently signed Jamal Murray</a> to a lofty four-year, $207.8 million max extension. Would Denver be willing to let Gordon walk to save money?</p><p>However, there are several steps to take in the process before discussing speculations on both Gordon and Denver’s next moves. The Nuggets have until October 21st to come to terms with an extension for Gordon and it certainly seems as if he wants to stay in the Mile High City per comments he made at Nuggets media day.</p><p>“I really love this organization. I love the players on this team. I love the coaching staff. So I hope we get it done. It seems like it’s moving forward in the right direction. So I’m excited. I’m excited hopefully to be extended and to stay with this organization.”</p><p>The Nuggets tip off the regular season against the Thunder on Thursday, October 24th at 10 PM. The game will be broadcast on TNT.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Aaron Gordon extension talks with Nuggets take interesting turn

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nuggets-news-aaron-gordon-ready-for-war-with-russell-westbrook');   ga('set', 'title', 'Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon ready for ‘war’ with Russell Westbrook');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nuggets-news-Aaron-Gordon-ready-for-war-with-Russell-Westbrook.jpg"></figure><h1>Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon ready for ‘war’ with Russell Westbrook</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-26T19:27:03-07:00">September 26th, 7:27pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-26T19:27:03-07:00">September 26th, 7:27pm</time><address><a href="https://letterboxd.com/splooshpuhrty/films/by/your-rating/">Jedd Pagaduan</a>Jedd Pagaduan is a certified Clippers and Gunners fan, which means he's a very sports-traumatized individual. He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Denver Nuggets fell short of their goal last season to repeat as champion. But now that the 2024-25 season is almost upon us, the Nuggets have a renewed vigor about them as they look to put the disappointment of last year in the rearview mirror. The Nuggets may have lost one of their best contributors over the past three seasons in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, but <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-russell-westbrook-shares-kobe-bryant-mentality-for-handling-boos-from-fans">brought in the ultimate X-factor</a> in the NBA to come off the bench: Russell Westbrook.</p><p>Westbrook has been arguably the most polarizing player in the NBA over the past decade. He has clear strengths in his game, but his deficiencies are also glaring, namely, he can’t space the floor consistently well.</p><p>But the Nuggets are welcoming the fact that he’s on the roster now, with Aaron Gordon commending the energy the former league MVP brings to the table. In fact, Gordon has already been touched by Westbrook’s contagious competitive streak, with Gordon saying that he’s <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1839417578005147884" rel="noopener">ready to do whatever it takes</a> while competing alongside the veteran floor genral.</p><p>“Just the energy. He’s a hell of a competitor. You want him on your side and I’m glad we got him… Dude is a legend… I’m ready to go to war with him,” Gordon said in his press conference, via the official NBA account on X (formerly known as Twitter).</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">“Just the energy. He’s a hell of a competitor. You want him on your side and I’m glad we got him… Dude is a legend… I’m ready to go to war with him.”</p><p>Aaron Gordon on Russell Westbrook 🙌</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBA</a>)<a href="https://t.co/wXPIeqI4XH">pic.twitter.com/wXPIeqI4XH</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1839417578005147884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Indeed, if there’s anything Russell Westbrook is in abundance of, it’s this competitive fire and the us-against-the-world mentality that he brings on every single night. When Westbrook is on the team, he’s fully bought in. Nearly all of his former teammates have spoken highly of him, and Aaron Gordon’s remarks show that nothing has changed in that regard for the 35-year-old guard.</p><p>Of course, jelling with the team might take time. The Nuggets will be well aware of Westbrook’s weak spots on the court, and they will want to avoid putting him in positions where it will be difficult for him to contribute. But Westbrook has made their locker room vibes immaculate, which should be of big help considering the regular season grind that lies ahead.</p><h2>Russell Westbrook and the Nuggets brace for a Western Conference bloodbath</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Russell-Westbrook-on-April-28-2024.jpg"></figure><p>Russell Westbrook said that he <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/russell-westbrook-eye-opening-defense-michael-malone">wanted to sign with the Nuggets</a> due to the fact that they play the right way — with the ball always moving and the team giving up good shots to find great looks. The Nuggets, however, will have to reconfigure their offense if they were to keep up with the behemoths of the Western Conference.</p><p>The heartbeat of the team will continue to be the Nikola Jokic-Jamal Murray two-man game, but other than that, the Nuggets will have to find other reliable ways to generate points — especially from the perimeter. Last season, the Nuggets were the lowest-volume three-point shooting team in the league, and they will have to tilt the mathematical equation back in their favor if they were to improve upon last year’s effort.</p><p>Westbrook should help in that regard. He is an unselfish playmaker who works well with the ball in his hands, and the sheer force with which he attacks the basket should generate good looks from beyond the arc. Michael Porter Jr., Julian Strawther, and Dario Saric will thrive alongside Westbrook, while Peyton Watson could be a good pick-and-roll partner for the 35-year-old guard.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon ready for ‘war’ with Russell Westbrook

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/aaron-gordon-reveals-conversation-with-steve-kerr-team-usa');   ga('set', 'title', 'Aaron Gordon reveals conversation with Steve Kerr, Team USA');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Aaron-Gordon-reveals-conversation-with-Steve-Kerr-Team-USA.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Aaron Gordon reveals conversation with Steve Kerr, Team USA</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-26T15:10:35-07:00">September 26th, 3:10pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-26T15:10:35-07:00">September 26th, 3:10pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon recently revealed details about a conversation with Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr regarding a potential role with Team USA.</p><p>Following a standout 2023-24 NBA season, Kerr, who is also the head coach of the U.S. men’s basketball team, floated the idea of Gordon joining the team for a future Olympics. While Gordon didn’t specify when the conversation occurred, it’s believed to have happened after the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-stuns-warriors-sends-fans-into-pandemonium-after-wild-buzzer-beating-3-pointer">Nuggets’ January 4 victory over the Warriors</a>, where Gordon scored a season-high 30 points in a 130-127 win in San Francisco.</p><p>Although the offer Steve Kerr made was in a lighthearted manner, Gordon <a href="https://x.com/Double0AG/status/1839398781118472676" rel="noopener">has since used it as motivation</a> to potentially join Team USA for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Cracking the lineup for such a prestigious team, historically filled with NBA superstars, is no small feat. The ultimate decision on Olympic roster selections lies with managing director Grant Hill, who oversees the selection of players for the U.S. team.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">After we beat the warriors in the bay Steve Kerr asked if I wanted to play on the USA team… idk bro. It’s a bit rhetorical but hey we got gold</p><p>— Aaron Gordon (@Double0AG) <a href="https://twitter.com/Double0AG/status/1839397885290700884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>Gordon, who has already been on Hill’s radar, was named one of the 41 finalists for Team USA’s roster during the 2024 selection process. While he didn’t make the final cut for that cycle, the 2028 Games could present a more realistic opportunity, especially with several veteran stars possibly stepping away from international competition by then.</p><h2><b>Aaron Gordon could represent for Team USA in the 2028 LA Olympics</b></h2><p>As players like <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/predicting-team-usa-12-man-roster-2028-los-angeles-olympics">LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry</a> are likely to retire from international duty in the coming years, younger talents like Gordon could find a place in the national team’s future rosters. Known for his versatility, Gordon’s ability to defend multiple positions and contribute offensively without needing the ball could prove valuable for Team USA, which often relies on role players with specific skill sets.</p><p>During the 2023-24 NBA season, Gordon started in 73 games and <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/player/stats/_/id/3064290/aaron-gordon" rel="noopener">averaged 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds</a>, and 3.5 assists per game, while shooting an efficient 55.6 percent from the field. His ability to impact the game in multiple ways makes him a strong candidate for future international play.</p><p>In the past, Team USA has included players who aren’t necessarily elite scorers but contribute significantly through their defense and hustle. Gordon could follow in the footsteps of players like JaVale McGee and Jerami Grant, who made Olympic rosters thanks to their defensive prowess and ability to fit within a team-oriented system. Interestingly, Grant served as the starting power forward for Denver before Gordon took over that role, providing a potential blueprint for Gordon’s fit with Team USA.</p><p>By the time the 2028 Olympics arrive, Gordon will be 32 years old, but his defensive skills, championship experience with Denver, and ability to play alongside stars could position him as a strong contender for a spot on Team USA as they look to secure another gold medal.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Aaron Gordon reveals conversation with Steve Kerr, Team USA

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He's been working as a sports analyst for two years now and aims to leave a remarkable impression in the industry. When off the keyboard, Itiel participates in the local basketball league and pickup games. But when he's off the court, he also loves to grab his controller and enjoy a vast collection of video games.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Gaming</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Aaron Gordon recently <a href="https://twitter.com/Double0AG/status/1825995177032360049">gave his honest thoughts</a> on Michael Porter Jr.’s <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-2k-releases-top-10-player-ratings-for-nba-2k25">NBA 2K25 rating</a>. Gordon and Porter Jr. have been teammates in the Denver Nuggets for four seasons. They both won their first NBA title in 2023 and have played prominent roles in their championship run. Given these factors, Gordon is fully aware of Porter Jr.’s capabilities on the hardwood and understands the value he brings to the table.</p><p>Unfortunately, it appears that 2K Games doesn’t see it in the same light. As the upcoming <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-2k25-release-date">release of NBA 2K25</a>, Porter Jr.’s initial overall will be an 83 rating. The Nuggets forward had the same initial rating last year in NBA 2K24.</p><p>After Porter Jr.’s NBA 2K rating was announced, Gordon simply had two words to say about it:</p><p>“Too low”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Too low <a href="https://t.co/jE1TYkJLio">https://t.co/jE1TYkJLio</a></p><p>— Aaron Gordon (@Double0AG) <a href="https://twitter.com/Double0AG/status/1825995177032360049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Is Aaron Gordon right about Michael Porter Jr. deserving a higher rating?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Michael-Porter-Jr.-looking-down.jpg"><figcaption>Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Michael Porter Jr. has played a pivotal role for the Denver Nuggets throughout his career. While he is no All-Star, Porter Jr. is definitely one the most solid role players in the NBA today. His efficient support for the Nuggets is one of the main reasons why Nikola Jokic was able to lead the team to triumph in 2023. But the question now is, was he as efficient in the 2023-24 season?</p><p>Looking at his numbers, Porter Jr. averaged 16.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. He shot 39.7% from deep and 48.4% overall. His numbers are still quite solid but was a little less efficient in shooting and scoring.</p><p>Come the postseason, the Nuggets failed to defend their title as they fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round. During that series, Porter Jr. was on and off in terms of his scoring contributions. Given that his role focuses more on providing points, his performances weren’t necessarily the best. In Game 1 he scored 20 points then in Game 3 he had 21 points. Unfortunately, in the other five games, Porter Jr. didn’t even reach double-scoring figures. That being said, his efficiency for the team wasn’t up to par compared to his 2023 NBA Playoffs performance.</p><p>Given these factors, while Aaron Gordon might be right about Porter Jr.’s talents on the court, 2K Games is simply basing it on how he performed last season. Porter Jr. received an 83 rating after their title win in 2023. He’s lucky to still have the same rating despite falling off last season.</p><p>Nevertheless, NBA 2K is known to bump up the ratings as the season progresses. Porter Jr.’s rating will eventually catch on as long as he continues to prove his worth on the hardwood.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Aaron Gordon’s blunt 2-word reaction to teammates’ NBA 2K rating

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From playing to coaching to covering the game as a media member, Brett has been involved with the game of basketball from many different perspectives. Breaking the news of various free agent signings, yearly NBA Draft news and other key stories around the league, Brett is always on the phone, getting the latest news and rumors around the NBA. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @BrettSiegelNBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has had to battle through a very tough moment in life this offseason with his family. Aaron’s brother, Drew Gordon, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-aaron-gordon-brother-tragically-passes-away-accident">tragically passed away in a car accident</a> after the Nuggets had been eliminated from the playoffs. Gordon, who has been mourning his brother, had given very little details as to what he has been up to this offseason and what is to come for the 2024-25 NBA season.</p><p>While the 10-year veteran has yet to fully discuss what transpired this offseason, Gordon has made the decision to honor his late brother for the 2024-25 NBA season by switching his jersey number. Instead of his normal No. 50 Nuggets jersey, Gordon will honor his brother by <a href="https://x.com/EtienneCatalan/status/1828038486122734042" rel="noopener">switching</a> to No. 32, according to NBA jersey enthusiast Etienne Catalan. This is the same number Drew wore during his basketball career, both in college and at the professional ranks.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Aaron Gordon will switch his jersey number from 50 to 32 this season to honor his older brother Drew, who passed away this past May, per <a href="https://twitter.com/EtienneCatalan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EtienneCatalan</a>. <a href="https://t.co/jJWbhUc3JQ">pic.twitter.com/jJWbhUc3JQ</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1828073731790385177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Drew Gordon played for both UCLA and New Mexico in college before spending most of his playing career overseas. He did join the Philadelphia 76ers in 2014, and he spent time in the NBA G League with the Sixers’ affiliate the following year. Gordon retired from playing professional basketball last summer and oftentimes supported his younger brother at Nuggets games.</p><p>Aaron changing his jersey number is simply a nod to his older brother, who influenced his basketball career before he even entered the league. Even so, this won’t make the grieving process any smoother or easier for the entire Gordon family.</p><p>In addition to changing his jersey number to honor his brother, Gordon also appeared to get a new tattoo this summer, with the initials “D” and “G” <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C75iDQsMPaO/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=4ce04071-4220-44a0-8c1f-230479d32d00&amp;img_index=1" rel="noopener">spotted</a> in one of his Instagram posts.</p><p>As he enters the 2024-25 NBA season, the No. 32 jersey that Gordon is set to wear will be his third different number since being drafted fourth overall in 2014. He wore No. 00 with the Orlando Magic and No. 50 with the Nuggets over the last three-and-a-half seasons.</p><p>Last season, Gordon played in 73 total games, averaging 13.9 points and 6.5 rebounds per game while shooting 55.6 percent from the floor. Whatever happens during the upcoming season, Gordon will be dedicating all of his accomplishments to his brother.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
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2024-25 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
14.1	5.9	3.1	0.2	0.5

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