Aaron Gordon - UTA

[George Gervin]

First, before I get into the explanation, I want to say to all of the GMs who made a pitch -- thank you for being patient as I sifted through all the offers. I anticipated that Aaron was going to be a desired target, but I did not expect it to get to 12 offers, with 10 offers staying active through last Sunday's deadline I had drawn for submission. Aaron had many good options and it is clear that in OSFA he should have no shortage of long term homes.

I'd like to thank the GMs from BOS, HOU, CHA, BKN, NYK, ATL, CLE and SAC for providing second stage responses to Aaron's questions on the initial offers as well. 

Aaron has decided to sign with Jared Montini and the Utah Jazz as a starting forward through the remainder of the season. He will be on a one year deal worth $25 MM, which means Aaron is boldly going where no D5 player has gone before with his salary this season: the first $50 MM per season player, and a staggering $75 MM already in his pocket between this season and next.

Aaron hopes to bolster a Jazz defense as they push for the playoffs in the Western Conference. His ability to sign a one year deal was crucial, as at just 26 years old he stands to be in line for a significant contract this offseason and we did not believe it would be wise for him to sign a multi-year deal in-season given the number of teams with projected extensive cap room.

Contract terms are below:

Year 1 (2021-22): $25,000,000

[Jerry West]

The highest paid D5 player in history btw

[Jared Montini]

Fantastic communication by AG and his agent! Welcome to the squad Aaron, let’s play spoiler this post season!

[Andrei Kirilenko]

What’s the betting odds on Gordon still being on the Jazz by the time the playoffs come?

[Jared Montini]

Mar 20, 2022 17:05:28 GMT Andrei Kirilenko said:

What’s the betting odds on Gordon still being on the Jazz by the time the playoffs come?

Odds Kawhi is passed around again like a cheap hooker?

[Ian Noble]

Processed. Congrats Jared Montini