The Denver Nuggets have emerged as the leaders to acquire Aaron Gordon, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report.
Denver is looking to send the Orlando Magic a package centered around Gary Harris, and picks and other young players could be sent to Orlando as well.
Gordon would effectively serve as a replacement for Jerami Grant, who departed for the Detroit Pistons in the offseason. Gordon’s shooting, playmaking and defensive versatility will play very well into the fabric of this team as they look to build off of last season’s success and come out of the Western Conference this season.
More Trade Rumors
- The Cleveland Cavaliers trading Andre Drummond is said to be “50-50” at this point, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. The New York Knicks are interested in making a trade for the 6-foot-10 center, as we touched up on earlier.
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Lonzo Ball has been linked to the Chicago Bulls, as the New Orleans Pelicans have looked into moving the talented point guard. The Pelicans are seeking first-round picks in any potential deal, but the Bulls aren’t particularly keen on sacrificing any first-round draft capital, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago.
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Lauri Markkanen has been rumored to be on the move. However, K.C. Johnson said in the same piece above that he believes Markkanen will stay with the Bulls and a new point guard would help bring the best out of the sharpshooting forward.
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Thaddeus Young could bring the Bulls back some significant value back in a trade. However, Zach LaVine wants him to stick around, according to Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports Chicago. Young has thrived this year in Chicago, as he’s averaging 12.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and a career-high 4.4 assists per game.
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DeMar DeRozan is near the top of the Knicks’ trade wishlist, according to A. Sherrod Blakely of Bleacher Report. DeRozan would bring his consistent scoring and playmaking skills to the Big Apple and should pair up very well with Julius Randle, particularly on the pick-and-roll. DeRozan would be a huge get for the Knicks’ potential playoff push.
