The Denver Nuggets have already been shorthanded in Game 1 and Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with standout wing Peyton Watson sidelined , and now the team is dealing with another key injury. Heading into Game 3 in Minnesota on Thursday, the Nuggets have added star forward Aaron Gordon to the injury report. Gordon is listed as probable for Thursday's game with left calf tightness. Even though Gordon is expected to play in Game 3, seeing him pop up on Denver's injury report is the last thing this team needs. Gordon played in just 36 of Denver's 82 games in the regular season due to various injuries, including two hamstring strains, and the Nuggets need him healthy for a deep playoff run. Aaron Gordon's impact in Denver — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 22, 2026 Gordon was already a bit banged up toward the end of the regular season and early in this series, but nothing will keep him out of a playoff game. Last year, Gordon suffered a hamstring strain in Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.…