Orlando Magic Daily Debates: Should Aaron Gordon be extended?

Orlando Magic Daily Debates: Should Aaron Gordon get an extension?

By Sam Skubala | Oct 15, 2017

ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 13: Jeff Green #32 of the Cleveland Cavaliers plays defense against Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic during the preseason game on October 13, 2017 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Gary Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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ORLANDO, FL – JULY 18: Orlando Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman addresses the media on July 18, 2017 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /

How will having new management affect the deal?

Philip: I wonder what the effect of new management is in these negotiations. I am sure Aaron Gordon and his agent have a proposed deal in mind, but how is Jeff Weltman supposed to have a number? They have never been around him, there is no relationship there.

Sam: Do you think that helps or hinders Gordon?

Philip: That probably works better for Gordon. He has one year to prove his worth to the team, and this could end up with him getting more. But the lack of a relationship seems to be a big factor. It seems like everyone is just assuming this newness in the front office is keeping extension talks from moving forward.

Ricky: I definitely think there is something to the idea that Weltman would rather sit back and evaluate this season rather than lock the Magic into an extension with Gordon. A lot would then rest on how the negotiations go next offseason.