NBA Trade Rumors Roundup, January 17th: Major Kevin Durant update, Aaron Gordon to Mavericks, and more

Potential trade involving Aaron Gordon and Dennis Smith Jr.

New York Knicks v Dallas Mavericks

It was revealed last week that the Dallas Mavericks were looking to trade away their young point guard Dennis Smith Jr, and reports are now suggesting that the Mavericks and Orlando Magic could strike a deal involving Smith Jr. and Aaron Gordon:

Orlando needs backcourt help in the worst way, with D.J. Augustin having started all 42 games. It's no surprise the Magic have been among the teams most strongly connected to Smith... For Dallas, Gordon would fill a long-term hole in the frontcourt. The Mavs can bank on untapped potential, and he fits Doncic's developmental timeline.

Dennis Smith Jr. was selected by the Mavericks with the ninth overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft and this season is averaging 12.6 points, 3.9 assists and 2.6 rebounds per game.

Meanwhile, Aaron Gordon has been with the Orlando Magic since being drafted by the team in 2014, and the 23-year-old is currently averaging 15.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.