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.

The Denver Nuggets will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday at Ball Arena. Aaron Gordon is questionable on the team’s injury report due to right calf injury management and a left ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about Gordon’s injuries and playing status vs.