Warriors / Magic discussing Aaron Gordon?

[RJ87]

Aaron Gordon for the #2 pick, even in a weak draft, seems like a stretch to me.  I am having a hard time envisioning him as a missing piece in GSW system.  His stock dropped a lot last season.

I would imaginea trade would look something like

To GSW: Gordon, Fournier, 15th pick
To Magic: Wiggings, 2nd pick

That would be a steal for the Warriors.

They should do that deal if it's there. I've always been intrigued by Gordon, obviously he thinks he's a wing when he's more of a small-ball big. He may actually buy into it if he's on a team with a culture like the Warriors. Put Draymond at the 5, him at the 4 with Curry and Klay, that's an uptempo team.

[jambr380]

Aaron Gordon for the #2 pick, even in a weak draft, seems like a stretch to me.  I am having a hard time envisioning him as a missing piece in GSW system.  His stock dropped a lot last season.

I would imaginea trade would look something like

To GSW: Gordon, Fournier, 15th pick
To Magic: Wiggins, 2nd pick

That would be a steal for the Warriors.

Yeah, people are throwing this out there like it makes sense, but aren't realizing that Fournier is actually the best player in this deal and is only 27 y/o. Including the #15 pick on top of it seems like a stretch.

It's actually pretty funny that these are two trade partners discussed in potential Gordon Hayward deals. Obviously there haven't been any actual rumors and there are major questions as to how this would make us better (although including Fournier in the Gordon deal changes things a LOT), but I wonder if the Cs could get involved.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

I know it's a weak draft, supposedly, but I'd rather have the #2 pick than Aaron Gordon.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Aaron Gordon for the #2 pick, even in a weak draft, seems like a stretch to me.  I am having a hard time envisioning him as a missing piece in GSW system.  His stock dropped a lot last season.

I would imaginea trade would look something like

To GSW: Gordon, Fournier, 15th pick
To Magic: Wiggins, 2nd pick

That would be a steal for the Warriors.

Yeah, people are throwing this out there like it makes sense, but aren't realizing that Fournier is actually the best player in this deal and is only 27 y/o. Including the #15 pick on top of it seems like a stretch.

It's actually pretty funny that these are two trade partners discussed in potential Gordon Hayward deals. Obviously there haven't been any actual rumors and there are major questions as to how this would make us better (although including Fournier in the Gordon deal changes things a LOT), but I wonder if the Cs could get involved.

Well, let's see

Celtics in: Aaron Gordon (19m)
Celtics out: Gordon Hayward (34m), 2021 first round pick

Magic in: Andrew Wiggins (29m), Kevon Looney (5m), Warriors 2nd overall pick
Magic out: Aaron Gordon (19m), Evan Fournier (17m)

Warriors in: Evan Fournier (17m) into Iggy trade exemption, Gordon Hayward (34m), Celtics 2021 first round pick
Warriors out: Andrew Wiggins (29m), Warriors 2nd overall pick

I mean, I could construct narratives as to why this makes sense. The Warriors may want a more proven player like Gordon Hayward as an extra cog in their offense, and he does provide a similar defensive versatility to Harrison Barnes from a few years ago (but not as much as Gordon).

For the Cs, I know people will disagree with me, but I think Gordon could give a little more size inside and could even slide up to the 5 at times. He's also on a great contract that could help the Cs stay out of the luxury tax for another year or two.

Then the Cs could go after someone with almost the full MLE this off-season without going into the luxury tax. Someone like Joe Harris could work. 2021-2022 would start the luxury tax concerns if no other deals were made. For the 2020-2021 season, they would probably start Walker-Brown-Tatum-Gordon-Theis with Smart-Harris-Williams-Williams-Langford-Kanter-Wanamaker off the bench. That seems a bit deeper to me.

[NKY fan]

Aaron Gordon for the #2 pick, even in a weak draft, seems like a stretch to me.  I am having a hard time envisioning him as a missing piece in GSW system.  His stock dropped a lot last season.

I would imaginea trade would look something like

To GSW: Gordon, Fournier, 15th pick
To Magic: Wiggins, 2nd pick

That would be a steal for the Warriors.

Yeah, people are throwing this out there like it makes sense, but aren't realizing that Fournier is actually the best player in this deal and is only 27 y/o. Including the #15 pick on top of it seems like a stretch.

It's actually pretty funny that these are two trade partners discussed in potential Gordon Hayward deals. Obviously there haven't been any actual rumors and there are major questions as to how this would make us better (although including Fournier in the Gordon deal changes things a LOT), but I wonder if the Cs could get involved.

Well, let's see

Celtics in: Aaron Gordon (19m)
Celtics out: Gordon Hayward (34m), 2021 first round pick

Magic in: Andrew Wiggins (29m), Kevon Looney (5m), Warriors 2nd overall pick
Magic out: Aaron Gordon (19m), Evan Fournier (17m)

Warriors in: Evan Fournier (17m) into Iggy trade exemption, Gordon Hayward (34m), Celtics 2021 first round pick
Warriors out: Andrew Wiggins (29m), Warriors 2nd overall pick

I mean, I could construct narratives as to why this makes sense. The Warriors may want a more proven player like Gordon Hayward as an extra cog in their offense, and he does provide a similar defensive versatility to Harrison Barnes from a few years ago (but not as much as Gordon).

For the Cs, I know people will disagree with me, but I think Gordon could give a little more size inside and could even slide up to the 5 at times. He's also on a great contract that could help the Cs stay out of the luxury tax for another year or two.

Then the Cs could go after someone with almost the full MLE this off-season without going into the luxury tax. Someone like Joe Harris could work. 2021-2022 would start the luxury tax concerns if no other deals were made. For the 2020-2021 season, they would probably start Walker-Brown-Tatum-Gordon-Theis with Smart-Harris-Williams-Williams-Langford-Kanter-Wanamaker off the bench. That seems a bit deeper to me.

This is well put as long as the warriors are ready to pay all that luxury tax. I was wondering why trade 2021 draft pick? Why not 26 and 47 from this draft?

[gouki88]

Aaron Gordon for the #2 pick, even in a weak draft, seems like a stretch to me.  I am having a hard time envisioning him as a missing piece in GSW system.  His stock dropped a lot last season.

I would imaginea trade would look something like

To GSW: Gordon, Fournier, 15th pick
To Magic: Wiggins, 2nd pick

That would be a steal for the Warriors.

Yeah, people are throwing this out there like it makes sense, but aren't realizing that Fournier is actually the best player in this deal and is only 27 y/o. Including the #15 pick on top of it seems like a stretch.

It's actually pretty funny that these are two trade partners discussed in potential Gordon Hayward deals. Obviously there haven't been any actual rumors and there are major questions as to how this would make us better (although including Fournier in the Gordon deal changes things a LOT), but I wonder if the Cs could get involved.

Well, let's see

Celtics in: Aaron Gordon (19m)
Celtics out: Gordon Hayward (34m), 2021 first round pick

Magic in: Andrew Wiggins (29m), Kevon Looney (5m), Warriors 2nd overall pick
Magic out: Aaron Gordon (19m), Evan Fournier (17m)

Warriors in: Evan Fournier (17m) into Iggy trade exemption, Gordon Hayward (34m), Celtics 2021 first round pick
Warriors out: Andrew Wiggins (29m), Warriors 2nd overall pick

I mean, I could construct narratives as to why this makes sense. The Warriors may want a more proven player like Gordon Hayward as an extra cog in their offense, and he does provide a similar defensive versatility to Harrison Barnes from a few years ago (but not as much as Gordon).

For the Cs, I know people will disagree with me, but I think Gordon could give a little more size inside and could even slide up to the 5 at times. He's also on a great contract that could help the Cs stay out of the luxury tax for another year or two.

Then the Cs could go after someone with almost the full MLE this off-season without going into the luxury tax. Someone like Joe Harris could work. 2021-2022 would start the luxury tax concerns if no other deals were made. For the 2020-2021 season, they would probably start Walker-Brown-Tatum-Gordon-Theis with Smart-Harris-Williams-Williams-Langford-Kanter-Wanamaker off the bench. That seems a bit deeper to me.

I wouldn't give up Hayward alone for Gordon, let alone with a first round pick as well

[greenhead85]

GSW and Steph Curry want a strong finisher to the basket and one with good outside shooting, rebounding and defensive skills. Gordon gives them those plus he's still young and experienced.

The Magic could rebuild on the # 2 pick.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

GSW and Steph Curry want a strong finisher to the basket and one with good outside shooting, rebounding and defensive skills. Gordon gives them those plus he's still young and experienced.

The Magic could rebuild on the # 2 pick.

Bay Area kid as well, this would sit well with the fans who followed his career since high school.

[Csfan1984]

I would think 2 and Wiggins for 15 and Gordon is still a better deal for the Magic. If that was the offer Magic should jump for it.