Aaron Gordon’s Future With Nuggets Hangs by a Thread
Right now, there’s a real buzz around the Denver Nuggets, but not the kind fans were hoping for. The postseason has arrived, and with it, the stakes are sky-high. One name at the center of the conversation? Aaron Gordon. It feels like we might be watching his final games in a Nuggets uniform if things go sideways against the Clippers in this first-round playoff battle.
Let’s be real — if Denver fails to reach the Western Conference Finals, change is coming. Not the subtle kind. We're talking real shakeups, and Gordon’s name is coming up for all the right and wrong reasons. It’s not about what he hasn’t done. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. His value on the court — versatility, toughness, leadership — is exactly what makes him a prime trade chip. Add to that a relatively flexible contract, and suddenly, Gordon becomes the most tradable of Denver’s core.
Others like Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. carry more baggage when it comes to health and heavy contracts. Murray’s max deal starts next year and while his playoff heroics are real, his regular-season consistency and health remain question marks. Porter? He’s undeniably talented but equally inconsistent — and that’s if his back holds up. So when it comes to retooling, Gordon is the logical piece other teams will want.
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But man, it would be a gut punch for this team to lose him.
He’s not just a stat-sheet guy — he’s the glue. He’s improved drastically, especially as a shooter. Last postseason, teams left him wide open from three. This year? He’s knocking them down at a 46% clip. He’s stronger at the line too, going from under 66% to over 80%. That’s growth you can’t ignore. When he’s on, he makes everything else click — defending, cutting, hitting open shots, covering elite wings like Kawhi Leonard.
And that's exactly what he's up against right now. Kawhi is healthy, hungry, and torching opponents. The Clippers are rolling. But if anyone can slow Kawhi down, it's Gordon. Head coach David Adelman has said it best — Gordon is one of the few who can match Kawhi’s physicality without needing constant double-teams. His presence gives the Nuggets defensive flexibility they can’t afford to lose.
Since Adelman took over, Gordon’s numbers are up and he’s playing with confidence again. He’s scoring, defending, and fitting in with renewed energy. That’s the version of Gordon Denver needs if they want to survive this series. Because make no mistake — without him at his best, this team’s playoff run could be over before it even starts.
And if it ends here, it might just mark the end of Gordon’s run in Denver, too. Which, no matter how you slice it, would be a real loss. Not just for what he does on the floor, but for the kind of steady presence he brings to this team.
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