This morning, The Athletic’s Shams Charania, with insight from Jared Weiss, reported that the Celtics have engaged in conversations with the Orlando Magic that focus primarily on Aaron Gordon.
Six minutes later, The Athletic’s Jared Weiss and Sam Amick reported that Gordon officially requested a trade from Orlando... back in February. And that the Celtics have been working hard to get him to Boston before Thursday’s trade deadline.
Sources say the Celtics, whose significant struggles this season appear to have increased the pressure to add another impactful player in time for the playoff push, have been among the teams engaged with the Magic about a possible Gordon deal.