Overview
- Aaron Gordon re-injured his right hamstring on Jan. 23 in a 102–100 win at Milwaukee after an initial strain in November.
- The team plans a re-evaluation in four to six weeks, a window that could extend his absence into mid-March if it runs long.
- Coach David Adelman says the focus is Gordon’s mental reset and avoiding a rushed comeback.
- Nikola Jokic has returned from a 16-game layoff under a minutes restriction managed by Adelman.
- Christian Braun was upgraded to doubtful for Sunday against the Thunder, while Peyton Watson’s role continues to grow.