NBA Free Agency: Ranking the top 35 free agents of the 2018 offseason

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7. Aaron Gordon, Restricted

Stats: 17.6 ppg, 7.9 rpg

You might think this is a bit high to rank Aaron Gordon, especially with a few big names still out there, but I really like the jump he made this past season with the Orlando Magic.

Gordon has gotten better every season and is even showcasing a consistent looking 3-point jumper. Gordon is expected to make big money this summer, and it would be shocking for the Magic to let him walk but this is Orlando we’re talking about.

There’s no guarantee he returns next season, but wherever he lands he’s going to be an effective player moving forward.