The Basketball Gods have an interesting way of testing each player. Sometimes they break iconic pairs, and sometimes they’ll hit them with injuries. Making the game harder to watch as fans see their teams on the brink of defeat. However, for the Denver Nuggets, losing doesn’t seem like an option anymore. Game 7 is near, and David Adelman brings hopeful yet concerning news on Aaron Gordon.
Shams Charania informed the NBA world that AG’s left hamstring injury is of second grade. This means that the 29-year-old forward would require several weeks to recover. This again means that he would be out for the last game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. Reports suggested that Gordon was trying everything to make it back to the floor, but his return seems improbable.
Now, speaking to the media ahead of the game at Paycom Center, the Nuggets head coach Adelman informed the reporters, “He (Aaron Gordon)’s going through the process right now. Grade number, I don’t really know…he’s trying to play. We’ll see when we get to game time.” This has thrown Charania’s reporting into question, as many fans have asked if the insider exaggerated his news. But most importantly, further reports from Underdog NBA say “Aaron Gordon is available to play Sunday.”
David Adelman on Aaron Gordon’s hamstring:
“He’s going through the process right now. Grade number, I don’t really know…he’s trying to play.”
“We’ll see when we get to game time.”
— Brendan Vogt (@BrendanVogt) May 18, 2025
Meanwhile, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon also confirmed what David Adelman further mentioned about AG’s hamstring injury. He said. “If Aaron can go, he’ll go. That’s who he is. There’s a real toughness there. Sometimes being really, really tough and being hurt can get in the way.” Reports suggest that the team would make a collective decision after Gordon’s pregame warmup.
Adelman’s update, however, changes everything. It is a jolt of hope, especially after Shams Charania’s grim Sunday report. As a result, the door to Gordon’s return now creaks open. Nevertheless, the risk remains high. After all, one wrong move could turn a bold decision into a costly setback. Even so, the thought of Gordon suiting up breathes new life into the Nuggets’ fading postseason dream.
Aaron Gordon’s Grade 2 hamstring injury might keep him away from basketball for weeks
First came the initial blow. ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed that Aaron Gordon had suffered a left hamstring strain. His Game 7 status was instantly thrown into doubt. But then, the outlook darkened further. As the hours passed, reality turned cold. Charania returned with an even tougher update. “The Nuggets’ playoff star has been searching for ways to play in today’s Game 7 against Oklahoma City, but it is becoming physically improbable to do so,” the senior insider informed. Now, hope hangs by a thread as Denver stares down its toughest challenge yet.
Denver’s Aaron Gordon has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and needs several weeks to recover from the injury, sources tell ESPN. The Nuggets’ playoff star has been searching for ways to play in today’s Game 7 against Oklahoma City, but it is becoming physically improbable to do so. https://t.co/YG7ishR0A3
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 18, 2025
Simply put, Aaron Gordon (maybe) will not play in Game 7. That alone shifts the balance in this win-or-go-home clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 29-year-old has done all he could to return. Yet, the clock is ticking, and hope is slipping away. So far, Gordon has averaged 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. Additionally, he has shot an impressive 53.1 percent from the field. Therefore, his absence will leave a void that the Denver Nuggets may struggle to fill.
Hope may be wounded, but it still breathes. With Game 7 fast approaching, Aaron Gordon’s fate hangs in the balance. While Charania paints a bleak picture, Adelman offers a flicker of light. If Gordon plays, it will be a testament to grit. If not, Denver must summon every ounce of heart to keep the dream alive.
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