For seven games, Aaron Gordon has been coming off the bench and playing on a minutes restriction since returning from a calf strain.

Aaron Gordon has been key to an improved Nuggets bench. Even when he returns to the starting lineup, Denver will need more of him when Nikola Jokic is off the court.

Aaron Gordon, the Nuggets' typical starting power forward, has come off the bench in five consecutive appearances since returning from his second calf strain of the season. Denver has won all five games since,

The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are taking to the court for game two of their regular season series matchup on Saturday. The last time these two met, the Timberwolves walked away winning with a final score of 116-119.

Anthony Edwards became the Timberwolves’ franchise leader in 3-pointers at 23 years old during a 34-point day. Malone waved the white flag and went to his reserves with more than five minutes remaining.

"Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf strain) intends to make his return today against the Dallas Mavericks after missing the previous nine games," Haynes reported. With a starting lineup of Westbrook, Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Gordon and Jokic, the Nuggets will be getting a glimpse of who they could roll out come playoff time.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 34 points and became the Minnesota Timberwolves’ career leader in 3-pointers in a 133-104 victory over the Denver Nuggets 133-104 on Saturday. Edwards made 14 of 23 shots from the floor and scored 23 points in the second half as Minnesota pulled away after leading by 11 at halftime.

The Denver Nuggets began a five-game road trip with a near 30-point loss, going down 133-104 vs the Minnesota Timberwolves.

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after Denver’s annihilation of Philadelphia. Among the topics discussed: Is the Joel Embiid-Nikola Jokic debate officially over?

Anthony Edwards scored 34 points with nine assists to lead Minnesota. In the process, he became Minnesota's franchise leader in 3-pointers made, jumping past Karl-Anthony Towns with 976 career triples. Edwards also set the mark with some flash, nailing this 3 from the center-court logo:

The Denver Nuggets have a 24-15 record and are the fourth seed in the Western Conference. Despite a somewhat concerning start, the Nuggets are back on track. Moreover, Nikola Jokic is having ...

DALLAS — The Nuggets dug themselves a 17-point hole ... And perhaps most importantly, Aaron Gordon announced his return from injury with a phenomenal 13-point, 6-for-7 shooting performance ...