Michael Malone explains the delineation between Aaron Gordon missing a game because he can’t play and missing a game because he can’t play well.

So, when Denver Nuggets star forward Aaron Gordon reached out to ask if we’d be interested in learning more about his new collaboration with Saxx —a skivvy brand known for its innovative approach to, um, ball handling—we felt compelled to follow the story wherever it led.

So, regarding whether Aaron Gordon is playing tonight vs. the Lakers, the Nuggets should cautiously approach the forward's current injury given his previous absences. However, a win over Los Angeles would go a long way toward securing Denver's position atop the Western Conference playoff bracket.

Gordon’s calf injury hasn’t caused him to miss games recently, but it doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon, either.