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Aaron Gordon Traded to Denver Nuggets

Orlando Magic Forward Aaron Gordon to Join the Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets have acquired forward Aaron Gordon from the Orlando Magic in exchange for Gary Harris, R.J. Hampton, and a future first-round pick.

Gordon, a 25-year-old forward, is averaging 14.6 points and 6.6 rebounds over 25 games this season. He has been a key part of the Magic's young core, but the team has struggled to find success in recent years.

The Nuggets, on the other hand, are one of the top teams in the Western Conference. They are currently third in the standings and are looking to make a deep run in the playoffs.

The addition of Gordon gives the Nuggets another versatile player who can contribute in a variety of ways. He can score, rebound, and defend, and he should be a good fit alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.

The Magic, meanwhile, get a package of young players and a future first-round pick in return for Gordon. Harris is a 26-year-old guard who is averaging 10.2 points and 3.1 rebounds this season.

Hampton is a 20-year-old guard who was the 24th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. He is averaging 5.6 points and 2.8 rebounds this season.

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