Gordon Cleared to Play Thursday vs. Washington Despite Hamstring Issue

Aaron Gordon (right hamstring) has been cleared to play Thursday night against Washington. Despite being added to the injury report with a right hamstring issue, it will not hold him out of the first half of a back-to-back. Since rejoining the starting lineup, the Denver Nuggets forward has been sharp, averaging 17.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in five appearances.