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Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon has missed the last two games due to a sore lower back, but it sounds like the former Arizona Wildcat has recovered enough to suit up for Wednesday’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. According to a report from Magic beat writer John Denton, Gordon was a full participant in Tuesday […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon will miss his team’s game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday afternoon due to a back injury, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic. “It’s still pretty sore,” said Gordon of his back. “It’s still kind of moving slow. It’s starting to feel a little bit better, but I’ve just […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon might miss their upcoming game against the Milwaukee Bucks after hurting his back during their Eastern Conference showdown with the Brooklyn Nets. According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, Gordon confirmed that his back is very tight, which makes him doubtful against the Bucks on Saturday. The 23-year-old forward said […]

Fans were treated to some pure magic this weekend. Orlando came home after a long road trip to win back-to-back games against the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets, respectively. They now sit in the No. 9 spot in the Eastern Conference, one game behind the Charlotte Hornets for the No. 8 spot. With the playoffs […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – No Bamba, no problem. The Orlando Magic returned after a 1-5 road trip for their first home game of the new year as Aaron Gordon finished with a game-high 28 points to lead the Magic to a 105-103 victory, bolstered by an impressive 13-of-13 from the free-throw line. This is the first […]

For Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey, Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic reminds him of a young Blake Griffin. Per Ron Beard of The Detroit News: In pregame, #Pistons Dwane Casey called Aaron Gordon a young Blake Griffin. I thought that was an interesting comp…and he's looking like every bit of it so far. […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon is known for his acrobatic dunks. He wowed many fans and players in the 2015 and 2016 Slam Dunk contests. There’s no denying that his athleticism is jaw-dropping and can lead to several highlight material plays. Against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Gordon once again displayed what he is capable […]

Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic decided to talk some trash to the Toronto Raptors bench. Instead of talking smack right back, the Raptors bench came up with an unusual reply. In the clip below, right after nailing a short corner three in front of the Raptors bench, Gordon faced the players and seemingly had […]

Aaron Gordon’s thunderous dunks once hinted at a potential revival of the endeared Slam Dunk Contest in 2016, but since his latest appearance in 2017, the Orlando Magic forward doesn’t see himself coming back for a third time, at least not now. “No, I’m not doing it [this year],” Gordon told Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon has a sprained left ankle and is a game-time decision for Sunday night’s game against the New York Knicks, according to John Denton of Magic.com. Gordon suffered the injury in the Magic’s 117-108 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. He had 20 points, seven rebounds and four assists […]

Charlotte Hornets big man Cody Zeller was not in the mood to be friendly to folks in the shaded area tonight. He made that evidently clear when he shoved this massive jam down the throat of Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon. GOODNESS 😳 pic.twitter.com/NNqrXXxYMz — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 20, 2018 There were no reports […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon is entering the fifth year of his NBA career and is somehow only now figuring out the nuances of his position after Wednesday night’s 104-101 win over the Miami Heat. Gordon put up a team-high 26 points and 16 rebounds, then proceeded to shine light on a recent revelation he […]

The Orlando Magic believe that young star forward Aaron Gordon can still take his game to another level. Gordon was selected by the Magic with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft out of Arizona and is coming off his best year yet. Magic president Jeff Weltman believes Gordon has the potential […]

Aaron Gordon had a timely breakthrough season in 2017-18, finally showing more than mere flashes of brilliance for the Orlando Magic throughout the entirety of the campaign. New head coach Steve Clifford has taken notice of his star’s prowess, but notes he must make a jump at the less lauded end of the floor in […]

The last time the Orlando Magic finished a season with a winning record — yes, it happened — Tracy McGrady was still around the league and Grant Hill was still revving it up. That was in the 2011-12 campaign when Ryan Anderson was still the team’s best player (based on win shares). Since then, the […]

Most franchises have been busy stockpiling their teams with talent and assets, although the NBA arms race will near a brief end as teams try to already finalize their roster spots for training camp. Most franchises have been busy stockpiling their teams with talent and assets, although the NBA arms race will near a brief […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon recently conducted his own basketball camp, only weeks before the start of training camp. But the newly signed franchise player could not avoid some of his campers’ curiosity, asking him for his favorite player. Answering didn’t keep him from imagining his ideal create-a-player, rolling three of his idols into one […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant quickly went from one coast to another, switching from sunny Los Angeles to The Big Apple, going head-to-head against Aaron Gordon as part of Chris Brickley’s now-popular pickup runs at LifeTime Athletic in Manhattan. The two stars traded plenty of buckets, including jumpers off the dribble, hard-charging drives to […]

“Grind Week” has been a customary part of Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green’s offseason, as he and other NBA stars like Aaron Gordon, Robert Covington, Denzel Valentine, Brandon Rush, Beno Udrih, Noah Vonleh, Ian Clark, and Mario Chalmers, among others, compete in workout sessions and high-level pickup games, which could be a rarity in […]

Free agent forward Aaron Gordon has agreed in principle to a deal with the Orlando Magic, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. Gordon entered free agency after the team failed to pick up his option this past season, despite impressing with the best season of his short career. The athletic forward was hoping […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have seen one of their big splash options come off the board prior to the start of free agency with All-Star forward Paul George electing to sign a four-year, $137 million deal to stay with the Oklahoma City Thunder. This has prompted the Lakers to looks elsewhere in free agency to […]

The Indiana Pacers are expected to jump in to the Aaron Gordon sweepstakes, likely sending an offer sheet exceeding the $20 million annual range, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Pacers will dart their best shot at the Orlando Magic power forward, although the franchise is largely expected to offer him the max, which would […]

Soon-to-be free agent Aaron Gordon didn’t mince words when asked if he’d prefer a max contract from the Orlando Magic once free agency hits on July 1. “Yeah definitely but we’ll see how it goes,” Gordon said when asked if he’d still like a max contract at the premiere of the Uncle Drew movie in […]

The Sacramento Kings have developed an interest in two Orlando Magic cogs in franchise player Aaron Gordon and guard/forward Mario Hezonja, according to James Ham of NBC Sports California. Gordon, who will be a restricted free agent in a few days, is expected to receive a succulent offer from the Magic. While the Kings are […]

There were some questions after the 2017-18 NBA season surrounding Aaron Gordon and what precisely the Orlando Magic were going to do with him. He is a restricted free agent which means the Magic have the chance to match any offer he receives in free agency. They can also try to work out a deal with him […]

Two of the NBA’s brightest young talents are expected to command a large sum to remain with their respective teams, as Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon and Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine head toward restricted free agency this summer. Both Gordon and LaVine have shown massive upside for their respective teams and given today’s […]

For the fifth time in six seasons, the Orlando Magic failed to crack 30 wins, securing another trip to the lottery and the sixth overall pick. It wasn’t all bad news for Orlando, as Aaron Gordon broke out in his fourth season, averaging 17.6 points and 7.9 rebounds while making 115 three-pointers in 58 games. […]

The Phoenix Suns were the big winners of last week’s 2018 NBA Draft Lottery when they were announced to have won the right to select the first overall pick. There’s no question that the Suns are the envy of just about every NBA team these days, as they have the luxury of picking the best […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon was in San Jose on Wednesday to show his support to the San Jose Sharks, who are currently behind their Western Conference semifinals series with the Vegas Knights, two games to one. Gordon got the honor of opening the door for the Sharks in Game 4 of the series at […]

The biggest blockbuster movie of all-time hits theaters worldwide today, when Marvel Studios releases the much anticipated Avengers: Infinity War. As the superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe take the stage, the NBA’s superstars are also in the spotlight known as the playoffs. The league’s best players have inspired young and old fans alike with […]

Aaron Gordon is set to become a restricted free agent in a couple of months and the Orlando Magic are determined to make his signing a top priority in the summer. The Magic will also have to deal with the impending free agency of their next two highest scorers in Evan Fournier and Nikola Vucevic […]

With Aaron Gordon becoming a restricted free agent this summer, he has set his sights high on what kind of contract he would like to sign. Aaron Gordon was asked what an "ideal" contract would be when he becomes a restricted free agent in July. His answer: "Ideal is max. That would be ideal. Three […]

While we are all entranced by the tight playoff race in the Western Conference, it’s never too early to look ahead to the Summer. It has been reported that this year’s market will be a tight one. The 2016 cap spike caused teams to spend money like kids in a candy store and now that […]

Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon will be held out of Tuesday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. According to a report from Josh Robbins of Orlando Sentinel, the former No. 4 overall pick in the 2014 Draft failed one of the final portions of the NBA’s concussion protocol tests. Because he didn't pass […]

The San Antonio Spurs could target a few big name free agents this offseason, bolstering their chances to keep their dynasty alive after a dubious season. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Western Conference powerhouse could have Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon and Milwaukee Bucks swingman Jabari Parker in its sights. “The restricted-free-agent […]

Orlando Magic star power forward Aaron Gordon went through practice Monday and could return for Tuesday’s matchup with the Spurs, according to a tweet this afternoon from Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel. “Aaron Gordon went through the contact-practice phase of the NBA concussion protocol today, Frank Vogel said. There’s a chance Gordon will play […]

At this point, the 2017-2018 season has been a very eventful basketball campaign. The crazy trades and free agent signings from the summer continued well past its starting point leading to major changes in the league. Careers and rosters were altered heavily and right now it’s all history in the making. This has given the […]

The Orlando Magic lost their last game on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers in controversial fashion but that wasn’t their biggest loss of the game. Aaron Gordon and Evan Fournier were injured in the game and will both be out for Friday nights game against the Sacramento Kings. The Magic have placed Aaron […]

The clock malfunction at the Staples Center ended up in a bizarre conclusion to the game, which took away the Orlando Magic’s chance at a final shot, helping the Los Angeles Lakers to a 108-107 win on Wednesday night. With only 0.6 seconds left, Magic shooting guard Mario Hezonja threw a lob into the paint area, but the clock had […]