Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon is expected to receive interest from numerous teams this summer, with the Suns, Mavericks and Pacers being three teams to watch, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News.
Gordon, who’s spent all four of his NBA seasons with the Magic, is set to enter restricted free agency on July 1.
Following from Sporting News:
But the Magic are terrible, and the new front office of Jeff Weltman and John Hammond ideally would wipe the slate clean and rebuild the team from there. There was talk of a trade for Gordon at the deadline, but nothing ever got close. The team pushed off a decision on his future until this summer, when the Magic will still have the power to control Gordon’s fate
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League sources told Sporting News this week that the Suns are expected to be suitors for Gordon, who starred at Arizona for one memorable season. Phoenix has ample cap room and a roster in need of more proven players. Another team with interest in Gordon, according to sources, would be the rebuilding Mavericks, who have been eager to find a budding star to fill in alongside Harrison Barnes and Dennis Smith Jr., softening the blow of Dirk Nowitzki’s retirement, which could come in just months.
The Pacers intend to investigate restricted free agents, too, hoping to add young talent to an improving roster. Still, if any team makes a formal offer, the Magic can match it.
Gordon’s tenure with Orlando has been tumultuous, but he remains an intriguing, young prospect capable of adding a significant scoring boost to a team. He’s averaged a career-high 18.4 points and 8.3 rebounds in 39 games this season.
