NBA Trade Verdict
Nuggets Win
Denver received Aaron Gordon; Gary Clark Jr. from Orlando Magic, sending RJ Hampton; Gary Harris; first-round pick (2 years after Nuggets transfer first-round pick to Thunder, protected top 5 in 2025-27) (2025 #25-Jase Richardson) in return.
March 25, 2021 Denver Nuggets / Orlando Magic Record confidence: High
Denver Nuggets Received
- Player Aaron Gordon
- Player Gary Clark Jr.
Orlando Magic Received
- Player RJ Hampton
- Player Gary Harris
- Draft Pick first-round pick (2 years after Nuggets transfer first-round pick to Thunder, protected top 5 in 2025-27) (2025 #25- Jase Richardson )
Trade Analysis
Aaron Gordon became a championship starter, elite defensive matchup option, and ideal the other team for Nikola Jokic. Orlando received Gary Harris, RJ Hampton, and a protected first, but Denver secured the transaction's defining player and a title. The combination of peak performance and years of team value makes Denver's advantage clear.