Gordon pivots to a defense-first role with a deeper team, hoping to stay healthier after a taxing playoff run and to leverage improved depth for better overall impact.

Gordon returns as a versatile forward who defends, drives, and finishes, providing a stable two-way presence and helping to anchor Denver’s improved depth.

Gordon anchors the wing defense and provides versatility, blending in scoring with rebounding and secondary playmaking, reinforcing the Nuggets’ depth and playoff-ready balance.

Gordon provides versatile two-way play alongside Jokic, contributing scoring, rebounds, and defense in a lineup built on efficiency and floor balance.

Gordon remains a versatile connector, providing defense, slashing, and rebounding that stabilize lineups and spark allows Jokic to orchestrate more freely.