According to multiple reports, the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to package Paul George and the 3rd overall pick to try to land either Kevin Durant or Lauri Markkanen.

Both the Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns have been in the rumor-mill of wanting to trade some of their top pieces to restructure their team for a better chance of winning.

The biggest what-if for both fanbases is predicated upon the teams wanting George and his massive $212 million contract. He underperformed significantly last season, with many calling him a role player due to him giving less production than an actual star or franchise leader.

Philadelphia ended the season with a disappointing 24-58 record, something fans were not expecting. However, injuries to their core four players (Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, Joel Embiid, George) absolutely derailed their season.

By trading the aging veteran and draft pick, they are signaling to other franchises that they want to remain competitive and will do anything to get back on top.

A couple hours ago, ESPN’s Shams Charania said Aaron Gordon would miss Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, 30 minutes before the game, the Denver Nuggets made Gordon “available” to play.

Now, according to Charania, not only will he play, but Gordon will start for Denver.

Gordon tested his hamstring during warmups and looked good enough to play in their elimination game.

Head coach David Adelman said an hour ago that Gordon would do warmup and try to give it a go. The veteran forward has been a critical piece to the success of the Nuggets.

Reminder: the 29-year-old suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain, which requires a couple of weeks to heal and rehab from. He’s only had two days of rest.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Aaron Gordon is out for Sunday’s Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This is after the Denver Nuggets discovered he had suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain.

Despite Gordon searching for any possible ways of being able to play, this injury typically takes a couple weeks to recover from. Stephen Curry suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain and was out for the entire series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

While he is in “doubt” to play in the elimination game, Denver officially lists him as “questionable” with a hamstring injury.

The 29-year-old suffered the injury in the final minutes of their Game 6 victory. Throughout the season, Gordon has dealt with various injuries concerning his leg and calf.

This postseason run has been an incredible run for Gordon impacting his Nuggets, as he averaged 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Plus, Gordon had two game-winners in this run.

Whoever wins Game 7 will punch in their ticket to the Western Conference Finals, where they will face off against Anthony Edwards’ Timberwolves.