Aaron Gordon Injury Status Update for April 2nd, 2026
The Nuggets got some good news today — Aaron Gordon has been cleared and is officially available to play. Aaron had previously been listed as Probable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Nuggets.
Aaron Gordon Season Averages
The Nuggets get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 32 games, Aaron is averaging 16.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 27.6 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.6 | 16.6 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 11.2 |
Nuggets Performance With & Without Aaron Gordon
The numbers tell a clear story about Aaron's value to the Nuggets. With Aaron in the lineup this season, the team is 23-9. Without him, they've gone 25-19. The Nuggets's net rating is 2.2 points worse per 100 possessions when Aaron plays, which is a substantial gap.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 23-9 | 25-19 | — |
| Off Rating | 120.1 | 121.1 | +1.0 |
| Def Rating | 114.2 | 117.4 | +3.2 |
| Net Rating | 5.9 | 3.7 | -2.2 |
| PPG | 119.8 | 122.4 | +2.6 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Aaron Gordon Back
With Aaron back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Julian Strawther and Spencer Jones are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Aaron again.
PPG: -5.5 | FGA: -3.6 | MPG: -10.1
MPG: -7.3
Aaron Gordon Betting Trends
With Aaron returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Nuggets have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Gordon) Nuggets ML: 23-9 (+10.5u, -137 avg. line) Christian Braun STL UNDER: 8-1 (+9.2u, 0.9 / +101 avg. line)
Aaron is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Nuggets and the rest of the league.