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The Phoenix Suns tried to trade for Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon ahead of the deadline last month, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Gordon’s name popped up in rumors with numerous teams in the lead-up to the trade deadline, but the Magic ultimately stood pat. Charania notes that Gordon will likely generate more […]

More than two weeks have passed since Derrick Jones Jr. took a controversial Slam Dunk Contest win over Aaron Gordon in one of the most spectacular iterations of the contest in their 36 years of existence. The Miami Heat skywalker defeated the Orlando Magic forward with a narrow 48-47 final tally after Gordon’s dunk over […]

The Orlando Magic will be without high-flyer Aaron Gordon on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Gordon is dealing with right knee inflammation: The @OrlandoMagic will be without PF Aaron Gordon tonight against the Trail Blazers. He's been ruled out due to right knee inflammation, the team said. — Roy Parry (@RoyParryIII) March 2, 2020 […]

Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon recorded his first career NBA triple-double on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Behind 17 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists from Gordon, the Magic defeated the Timberwolves at home to improve to 27-32 on the season. 🔥 FIRST career triple-double for Aaron Gordon with 15 PTS, 10 REB, 11 […]

No one makes dunks look easier or smoother than Orlando Magic star Aaron Gordon. The Magic forward added another slam to his highlight reel, with this double-clutch two-hand 360 during the third quarter of Orlando’s game vs. the Atlanta Hawks. Gordon scored 18 points in the third period alone, though none more stylish than this […]

The Indiana Pacers reportedly were among the teams which pursued Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon at the trade deadline, according to Ian Begley of SNY. The Magic supposedly “tried hard” to move Gordon at the deadline, but weren’t able to find a deal to their liking: If Brooklyn has interest in trading for Aaron […]

Brooklyn Nets fans chanted “Wade don’t like you” to Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon on Monday. This is, of course, in reference to the Slam Dunk Contest where Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade was accused of rigging the scores for Derrick Jones Jr. as a judge. it sounds like some Nets fans are chanting […]

Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon is still upset he lost the Slam Dunk Contest to Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr., but nevertheless, he knows it’s time to move forward. Gordon and the Magic have bigger fish to fry with the second half of the season starting on Friday at home against Luka Doncic […]

It’s no secret that the 2019-20 NBA season hasn’t been what the Orlando Magic were hoping for, but that doesn’t mean they should be looking to trade their high-profile players, specifically Aaron Gordon. Orlando reportedly shopped Gordon before the NBA trade deadline. According to Heavy’s Sean Deveney, they’re expected to continue doing so this offseason. […]

There was plenty of discussion surrounding the result of the 2020 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest, with Aaron Gordon once again finding himself at the center of a dunking controversy. Here are four players, including Gordon, who have been robbed of victory in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. 4. Dominique Wilkins, 1988 Wilkins had little […]

It’s not always that the NBA Slam Dunk contest turns out as successful as the most recent one, with Derrick Jones Jr. edging out Aaron Gordon in controversial fashion. Arguably the last time we had a great one was in 2016, with the blockbuster showcase between Gordon and Zach LaVine. One of the main recipe […]

Apart from the All-Star Game itself, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest will always be the main draw of the league’s annual mid-season festivities. After getting mixed reviews over the years, there has been growing clamor among pundits who claim that the 3-Point shootout should be the headliner of All-Star Saturday Night. The NBA has resorted […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is back, and boy was it back with a presence. From a very entertaining Rising Stars Game (Zion even bent the rim!) to down-to-the-wire finishes to the 3-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest, and the All-Star Game itself, the 2020 iteration of the mid-February festivities was a rousing success. Here are 10 moments […]

The 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest is already being hailed as one of the greatest ever, and it might be the most controversial. Derrick Jones Jr. of the Miami Heat took the crown, but not after Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon put on a spectacle that included five straight 50s — a streak that ended […]

The 2020 NBA Slam Dunk contest saw Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. take home the crown, edging out Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon in a finale for the ages. Unfortunately, a rather controversial result that saw Gordon lose another close call clouded the classic showdown between two of the best dunkers in the NBA […]

We finally may have some clarity from what was a truly controversial finish to Saturday night’s NBA All-Star Dunk Contest. This comes courtesy of a rather definitive all-out investigation carried out by renowned NBA Twitter personality “Sherwod Holmes” aka @WorldWideWob. In the five-minute video below, the investigation focuses on how Wob thinks that Miami Heat […]

This year’s NBA All-Star Dunk Contest is without a doubt one of the most controversial editions of this highly-anticipated spectacle. Miami Heat high-flyer Derrick Jones Jr. took home the title after going toe-to-toe with Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon in the final rounds. Gordon’s last dunk, however, was where all the controversy rooted from. After […]

After what many consider to be an appalling end to the event, Orlando Magic Aaron Gordon announced his retirement from the NBA Slam-Dunk Contest. Many think that he’s doing this in protest of the finish, but he clarified that the result of this competition had nothing to do with his decision. Josh Robbins of The […]

“It’s a wrap.” Aaron Gordon is done with the dunk contest after losing another controversial one, this time to Derrick Jones Jr. of the Miami Heat. Shortly after Gordon announced his retirement from the high-flying competition, Derrick Jones Jr. of the Heat did not take long to challenge him to a rematch, according to Rachel […]

Players and fans all over the league think Orlando Magic big man Aaron Gordon should have won the controversial 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, but Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. believes that he rightfully deserves the win. During his presser after the contest, Jones Jr. he addressed the dunks he and Gordon made in […]

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. took home the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest crown on a controversial decision by the judges in the second tie-breaker over Aaron Gordon. After Aaron Gordon completed his final dunk, a dunk over 7-foot-5 Tacko Fall, most of the people in the arena, including Reggie Miller and Kenny “The Jet” […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James gave his two cents on the exhilarating yet controversial NBA Dunk Contest showdown between Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon and Miami Heat swingman Derrick Jones Jr. LeBron called Gordon and Jones Jr. professional dunkers and said that each of them should have received trophies after their amazing performances on […]

Aaron Gordon will forever be loved by slam dunk enthusiasts for the incredible show he gave fans in this year’s Slam Dunk Contest. However, this will be the final dance for the Orlando Magic forward after failing to win the 2020 trophy. Despite pulling off a ridiculous dunk over Tacko Fall in his final go, […]

Boston Celtics rookie big man Tacko Fall says his dunk with Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon in the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday in Chicago wasn’t planned. Tacko says he was scared to death: Unbelievable that Aaron Gordon dunked over 7'5" Tacko Fall and didn't get a 50.#ATTSlamDunk (@ATT) pic.twitter.com/JTxKYCK7MO — Bleacher Report […]

The 2020 Slam Dunk Contest became an intra-state battle between the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic. This time, the Heat take the dub as Derrick Jones Jr. took down Aaron Gordon in what many hoops fans will consider one of the most controversial wins in recent memory. After impressing in the opening rounds of the […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon will be one of the participants in the highly-anticipated All-Star Dunk Contest on Saturday evening. This will be the 24-year-old’s much-awaited second appearance in the spectacle following what was a truly epic performance in the 2016 edition of the Dunk Contest. Recently, Gordon opened up about his historic showdown with […]

The 2016 NBA Slam Dunk Contest between Orlando Magic big man Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine was one for the ages. LaVine won, but many people believe Gordon should have gone home with the trophy that night. The Magic high-flyer says even today, people tell him he was robbed, via Magic.com: “Man, it’s almost every […]

Apparently, the Orlando Magic tried to trade Aaron Gordon at the NBA’s deadline last week, and after failing to do that, they could be aiming to revisit trade talks during the offseason. Doesn’t this franchise ever learn? Gordon is not having a good year. I get it. He is averaging just 13.9 points and 7.3 […]

The Orlando Magic reportedly “tried hard” to trade power forward Aaron Gordon at the trade deadline, according to Sean Deveney of Heavy. The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves were among the teams which had interest in acquiring Gordon from the Magic, but Orlando wound up keeping the high-flyer: Golden State was among the teams […]

Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon is nearing a multi-year agreement to become the face of the Chinese sportswear brand called 361 Degrees, according to Nick DePaula of ESPN. The multi-million dollar shoe deal would include a future signature shoe. 361 currently boasts more than 7,000 stores throughout China: Sources: Aaron Gordon is nearing a […]

For a fleeting moment in 2015 and 2016, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest was revived. Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine — then with the Minnesota Timberwolves — put on a show in both years, and in 2016, he engaged in a breathtaking battle with Aaron Gordon in what was arguably the greatest Dunk Contest since Vince […]

Rumors have been swirling all season about a potential Aaron Gordon trade. While the Orlando Magic forward is an exciting player, he hasn’t exactly lived up to expectations this season. As a result, the Magic reportedly have had some discussions about trading the 6-foot-8 power forward despite signing him to a four-year, $76 million contract […]

When the Orlando Magic agreed to a four-year, $80 million contract extension with forward Aaron Gordon, he rewarded them in year 1 with arguably the best season of his career. Averaging 16.0 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, the former University of Arizona standout started a career-high 78 games. Orlando also made the […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine didn’t make the All-Star team as a reserve when the selections were announced on Thursday. On Friday, LaVine spoke to Bulls reporters about his All-Star snub and if Orlando Magic big man Aaron Gordon’s dunk contest entry will motivate him to participate in the contest as well. Zach LaVine […]

At this point in the season, it would be a complete understatement to say that things have not exactly gone as planned for the Golden State Warriors this term. The loss of Kevin Durant in free agency, coupled with Klay Thompson’s long-term injury led us all to believe that the Dubs would struggle this season, […]

Orlando Magic star Aaron Gordon has committed to take part in the upcoming Slam Dunk Contest as part of the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. He will join Dwight Howard and Derrick Jones Jr. as the only participants to have committed to take part in the showdown. Gordon had […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been determined to make changes and improve their roster amid a disastrous season. Having traded veteran point guard Jeff Teague, the Timberwolves are still looking for another missing piece to their puzzle. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, that may be Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon. Minnesota reportedly inquired about […]

Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz put up a triple-double on Wednesday against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center, a signature performance in what has been a great season for the former No. 1 overall pick. Fultz’s teammate, high-flyer Aaron Gordon, says this is only the beginning for the Magic’s floor general: “Oooh boy, ooooh […]

If Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon has been known for one thing throughout his NBA career, it’s his dunking ability. Just look at videos of his performance in the 2016 Slam Dunk Contest and it’s not hard to tell why Gordon is considered by many to be one of the best dunkers currently in the […]