Lakers urged to trade for $133 million Nuggets NBA champion forward

“Gordon's availability might be more of the due diligence variety—i.e., exploring all options but not actually desiring a deal—but Denver is in a tricky spot. This supporting cast showed plenty of weak spots during its first-round flame-out, and filling them won't be easy given this group's lack of flexibility, particularly if the Nuggets plan on bringing Peyton Watson back from restricted free agency.”

Gordon is unquestionably a three-and-D wing the Lakers should keep close tabs on this summer.

The former lottery pick's rapid ascension to becoming a lethal perimeter shooting threat (he shot 38.9% from three this year and 43.6% from three last year after finishing with a 29.0% long-range shooting percentage in 2023-24), valuable slashing ability, and respectable perimeter/interior defense would make him one of the better wings on Los Angeles’ roster.

Gordon’s championship pedigree would come in handy as well, given that Los Angeles would like to capture as many titles as possible in Luka Doncic’s prime. Keep an eye out for a potential Gordon-Lakers trade this offseason.

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