Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is in “good condition” after suffering “lacerations to his face and hand” from a dog bite on Christmas Day, the team announced Wednesday.
The 28-year-old Gordon “will remain away from the team while he recovers,” the Nuggets added in a statement, noting further updates will be issued as necessary.
A former first-round pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, Gordon began his career with the Magic before being traded to the Nuggets in March 2021.
He became a first-time NBA champion in June when Denver defeated the Heat in five games during the 2023 NBA Finals.
So far this season, Gordon is averaging 13.6 points per game, 6.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
He recorded 16 points in the Nuggets’ 120-114 win over the Warriors on Dec. 25, along with 10 rebounds and three assists.
The Nuggets (22-10) will host the Grizzlies (10-19) on Thursday, followed by the Thunder (19-9) on Friday.
They’ll face the Hornets (7-21) on New Year’s Day.
The Nuggets are currently second in the Western Conference standings behind the Timberwolves (22-7).
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