Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is now expected to be out 4 to 6 weeks with a hamstring injury, according to NBA.com and a team announcement Thursday. The Nuggets star had already missed a number of recent games after leaving a contest early against the Milwaukee Bucks Jan. 23.
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This is the second time Gordon will be out long-term this season after reinjuring the same hamstring, according to CBS Sports.
Aaron Gordon has enjoyed success this season when he has been healthy, averaging a career high 17.7 points per game.