In trade talks with the Denver Nuggets, Magic would prefer Will Barton over Gary Harris in a potential Aaron Gordon business, league sources told HoopsHype. Barton has a $ 14.6 million player option for next season, while Harris is owed a $ 20.9 million guarantee. Orlando also has an interest in guarding beginners RJ Hampton while Denver is reluctant to trade Sphere Sphere as part of the commercial package for Gordon.
Boston Celtics offers one of Aaron Nesmith or Romeo Langford as part of their Gordon commercial package in talks with the Orlando Magic, league sources told HoopsHype.
During trade talks with the Minnesota Timberwolves for Gordon, the Orlando Magic coveted Jaden McDaniels, league sources told HoopsHype. However, Minnesota was reluctant to forward the rookie.