Orlando Magic trade Aaron Gordon to the Denver Nuggets

Denver is trading its a protected 2025 first-round pick in the deal, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 25, 2021

Orlando is including Gary Clark in the deal too, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 25, 2021

Gary Harris is overpaid and not very good, so this seems to be an underwhelming return for the Magic. RJ Hampton was a potential Celtics pick at #14 last draft, but Boston selected Aaron Nesmith and RJ dropped to the Nuggets in the 20's. My guess is the magic prefer Hampton over Nesmith. Could see this being a case where the Celtics actually offered what could be considered a better offer in something like Nesmith and two first rounders, but Orlando preferred RJ, Gary Harris (for some reason) and one protected 1st. .