Miami Heat consider Aaron Gordon trade to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:10 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Miami Heat are exploring potential trades to strengthen their roster, particularly eyeing Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon. Despite slim chances of Gordon being dealt, the Heat have identified him as a strong target to aid their playoff aspirations after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason. Gordon, who has faced injuries in recent seasons, has a lucrative contract extension approaching. His addition would offer the Heat a championship-caliber player to complement Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. The Nuggets, focused on building around Nikola Jokic, have not ruled out moving Gordon, who is seen as expendable due to their depth in key positions.
- •Miami hints at trading for Aaron Gordon to enhance their roster.
- •Gordon's contract extension begins with over $103 million guaranteed.
- •The Nuggets are likely building around Nikola Jokic, which may impact Gordon's status.
- •Gordon has struggled with injuries but remains a valuable player.
- •Miami aims to complete a strong lineup after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Miami Heat Linked to Elite $32M NBA Champion in Trade to Pair With Giannis
"The chances of Aaron Gordon being traded this offseason are slim. The chances of the Miami Heat being the team that lands him are slimmer. However, neither scenario is practically impossible.The Denver Nuggets reportedly have only one untouchable player at this point, and that is Nikola Jokic. This doesn’t mean they are actively moving other […] The post Miami Heat Linked to Elite $32M NBA Champion in Trade to Pair With Giannis appeared first on HEAVY.
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