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Rumors have been swirling for weeks about whether or not the Portland Trail Blazers would make a move at the NBA trade deadline. Brian Windhorst of ESPN is reporting that the Chicago Bulls are in talks with the Blazers about acquiring Gary Trent Jr.
Brian Windhorst just said on ESPN he's heard the Bulls and Portland Trail Blazers have discussed trade involving Gary Trent Jr. in last 24 hours. Trent, like Lonzo Ball and Lauri Markkanen, is set for restricted free agency this summer
— Rob Schaefer (@rob_schaef) March 25, 2021
Another such rumor regarded a deal between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Orlando Magic for Aaron Gordon. However, David Aldridge of the Athletic reports that the Blazers are no longer in the running to land Gordon.
The Trail Blazers have fallen out of the sweepstakes for Aaron Gordon.
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) March 25, 2021
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However, it now looks likely like Aaron Gordon will be headed to the Denver Nuggets, according to Shams Charania of the Athletic.
UPDATE: The deal for Aaron Gordon is being finalized between the Nuggets and Magic. The Magic will acquire Gary Harris, RJ Hampton, and a first-round pick, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.