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All trades! Hello, Mr. 50-Point! Fans urge the Spurs to make a move quickly

A truly top-tier commodity has arrived, a must-have for any championship contender.

The Nuggets, who finished third in the Western Conference with a 54-28 record last regular season but were eliminated in the first round of this year's playoffs, are preparing for an epic roster overhaul—every player except Jokic is available for trade.

As for which Nugget currently on the trading block is most sought after in the market? Undoubtedly it's Aaron Gordon (height 2.03m, wingspan 2.13m), who is like "Lu Bu among men" — a flawless championship piece with no weaknesses, excelling on both ends and capable of stepping up to carry games when needed. Last October, he exploded for 50 points in a single game.

Esteemed reporter Stein revealed on this matter:Gordon has received the most trade offers among Nuggets players;American reporter Siegel followed up, stating that the Nuggets are demanding an extremely high price for Gordon, requiring a return that must include a starting-caliber player with clear impact.

Fans are collectively urging this year's runner-up team, the Spurs, to act quickly. Gordon teamed up with Jokic to win the 22-23 championship, and pairing him with Wembanyama might one day allow them to dominate the league as well.

This year's Finals, the Spurs lost 1-4 largely due to the lack of a tall wing to counter the Knicks' formidable forward group (Anunoby + Bridges), thus missing the chance to lift the championship trophy.

The problem is that it's hard to get the Nuggets, who understand Gordon's value better than anyone, to help their direct playoff rival, the Spurs or any other Western team, unless they are planning a full rebuild.

Back to the point, it's still the same: Gordon is incredibly valuable and fits any system. No team wouldn't want him. His current contract runs through the summer of 2029, with salaries of $31.98 million, $34.54 million, and $37.09 million over the next three seasons respectively.

However, now 30 years old, Gordon has had some serious injury issues in recent years. In the 24-26 seasons combined, he played only 87 regular-season games, and his performance in key playoff games has been affected or he has been sidelined. This is obviously a concern that must be taken seriously, though he is far from being injury-prone.

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