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Blazers Eye Gordon as Brown Trade Falls Short
29 Jun
Summary
- Portland considers Aaron Gordon if Jaylen Brown trade fails.
- Gordon would complement Donovan Clingan in the frontcourt.
- Gordon offers defense, athleticism, and shooting at a lower cost.
The Portland Trail Blazers may shift their trade focus to Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon if they fail to acquire Jaylen Brown. This strategic pivot comes after previous unsuccessful pursuits of high-profile players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and LaMelo Ball. Gordon is being eyed as a compelling consolation prize.
Gordon's potential addition would significantly bolster Portland's frontcourt, particularly alongside soon-to-be third-year player Donovan Clingan. His established role in Denver, performing essential tasks beside Nikola Jokic, highlights his defensive capabilities and ability to make winning plays without commanding the ball. This versatility would allow Clingan to focus on rim protection while Gordon handles versatile forward matchups and provides an athletic lob threat.
Furthermore, Gordon's improved three-point shooting, marked by a 38.9% clip last season, presents an attractive floor-spacing dimension. This blend of skills offers Portland a frontcourt capable of rim protection, perimeter spacing, and transition play. While Gordon lacks Brown's superstar status, he represents a strong fallback option for the Blazers as they aim for playoff contention.
