Denver Nuggets Injury Report (Dec. 28): Latest update on Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray's availability

The Denver Nuggets will continue their four-game homestand on Thursday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Nuggets started the homestand with a win over the Golden State Warriors on Christmas. On that note, let's look at the latest Denver Nuggets injury report.

According to the Nuggets' injury report, five players are out against Ja Morant and the Grizzlies. Vlatko Cancar remains in recovery from offseason knee surgery, while Collin Gillespie, Jay Huff and Hunter Tyson are assigned to the Grant Rapids Gold in the NBA G League.

Gordon is also listed as out after suffering face and hand lacerations from a dog attack. He's out for an extended period, but Jamal Murray is available to play on Thursday.

The Denver Nuggets announced on Wednesday that Aaron Gordon suffered face and hand lacerations from a dog attack. Gordon needed 21 stitches to his face and hand, but there are no further details about the severity of his injuries.

The Nuggets also confirmed that Gordon will be away from the team, and he has no timeline for a return. The incident with the dog happened on Christmas, but it was only reported two days later.

"He's hanging in there," coach Michael Malone told reporters after Wednesday's practice. "Obviously, a very traumatic experience and the most important thing I told him is that you take as much time as you need."

He added:

"We're a family, wins, losses, and when people go through tough times like Aaron's going through right now. We have his back. We love him. We're here for him, so whenever he's able to come back, we're going to open our arms up and embrace him."

---

---

Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies game preview

Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies game preview

The Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies face off for the second time this season. The Nuggets beat the Grizzlies 108-104 on Oct. 27, with Nikola Jokic putting up 22 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists.

Memphis is a much different team this time with Ja Morant back from suspension. The Grizzlies have not lostsince Morant's return and are on a four-game winning streak heading into Denver.

Thursday's game is the 104th regular-season meeting between the Nuggets and Grizzlies. The Nuggets are ahead 63-40 in the all-time head-to-head matchup and have won six of their last 10 games.

---