This Magic-Nuggets trade features Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon, NBA Draft, Orlando Magic, Warriors
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Denver Nuggets Receive: Aaron Gordon

Orlando Magic Receive: Will Barton, PJ Dozier, 2021 1st Round Pick

Aaron Gordon has been one of the major trade pieces mentioned recently for Orlando, along with Evan Fournier. Gordon has missed sometime this season but is averaging 14.8 points.

As of late, Aaron Gordon has taken his offensive game up a notch and is continuing to be one of the better perimeter defenders in the NBA. Gordon’s defensive versatility would be needed alongside Nikola Jokic while his athleticism would be maximized offensively with Jokic’s passing.

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Will Barton would be the centerpiece of this deal going back to the Magic in this particular scenario. He has played in 38 games, making 34 starts, and is scoring 12.8 points per contest. PJ Dozier and a first-round pick in the future would also be going to Orlando.

Let’s take a closer look and see how this NBA trade deadline scenario centered around Aaron Gordon would help both sides right away.

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