Building realistic trades is a fun and thought-provoking exercise, NBA experience. Well, usually. When rebuilding a team where veterans are in a tight spot, there are so many factors to consider that it can get complicated.
In the long term it looks like this rocket guard Eric GordonHis situation is shaping up to be one of the most disturbing stories in the league.
After missing the playoffs the last two seasons, and possibly this year, it’s no secret that the 15-year veteran Gordon wants to go in a new direction. Given where the Rockets are organizationally, it makes sense that with the influx of young talent and immediate financial flexibility, they’re ready to go in another direction.
At 34, Gordon is still a talented NBA player. The Rockets’ points lead over Gordon has seen him above the 70th percentile in five of his last six seasons in Houston, and the only non-positive point is his COVID-interrupted season in 2019-20. bottom. There’s a reason head coach Steven Cyrus holds Gordon in such high esteem. Gordon isn’t the sort of veteran who shouts in front of you or asks for a quick get-together — qualities his current set of young teammates might need — but things generally go without him. It’s better than
That being said, Gordon is unforgivable given Houston’s poor performance. He has career lows for average usage, number of shots, and resulting points. He doesn’t display the high ERA he once did. His body language is not very good. His frustration is evident when he speaks in public. All of which sooner or later get caught up in a situation where a solution can be taken.
So what do the Rockets do TRUE do you want him Do you have a successful deal? There’s no better place to find (potential) answers to your most pressing questions than Twitter.
Twitter Trade 1: The Big Apple?
The Rockets hold onto Gordon’s first-round pick for service, but this looks like a framework I think Houston would at least consider. I was able cam reddish People who desperately need a change of pace and need help from both point guards and veterans Derrick RoseThe latter, 35, will hit the books at $15 million at the start of the 2023-24 season, but Houston can always turn down that option if he wants.
New Yorkview of: The Knicks should consider replacing two players who are not currently playing with veterans who have rediscovered the three-point shot over the past two seasons. Knicks could use his threat deep. They favor picks and rotations if he doesn’t have to give up a player to win. — Fred Katz
Twitter Trade 2: The lakers I don’t know what DND means
It feels like the Lakers have hung this package as often as the Rockets have done to Gordon. Patrick BeverleyHis return to Houston immediately shocked locker rooms, and there’s no denying his experience will be welcomed. Jalen Greenof or Kevin Porter Jr.His style of play corresponds to that type of scorer.
Lakers view: I think the Lakers would strongly consider this trade. They’re interested in a trade that won’t force them to give up one of their future first-round picks. It’s not even a deadeye shooter, but it’s clearly Beverly’s offensive upgrade, Kendrick NunnOn defense, his 6-foot-9-inch wingspan and 215-pound frame allow him to defend against players larger than his 6-foot-3 stature. It’s the type of minor move that could upgrade the Lakers’ rotation and keep picks for use this summer. Jovan Buha
Hmm. OK!
I don’t know how much you are interested bulls Given your age, you may have someone like Gordon, but you shouldn’t snort at the prospect of more floor spacing. Chicago is in the middle of the pack offensively with his four games under .
The bones on the outside of the wings also don’t have much meat. demar derozan And Zach Lavigne.Adding Gordon makes some sense if the Bulls aren’t dedicated to blowing it up next month and want to maintain some relevance. I think you would consider the route virtually Lonzo Balllike a three-team framework.
I know the ball injury luck is bad, think The Rockets will make this deal. When the ball was healthy, the Bulls looked like a well-oiled machine.
Bulls take: I doubt the Bulls are ready to go there. The deal equates to the Bulls waving a white flag to their aggressively amassed roster, doubling down on hopes of continuity this season. With Ball on the slow road to recovery from knee surgery and just his 35 games with the Bulls, parting with Ball is as callous as it is rare. The Bulls will effectively give up the ball over injury concerns alone. If so, why would the Rockets want him? — Darnell Mayberry
Twitter Trade 4: Can Eric Shine the Beam?
I think the Kings’ main objective here is to get rid of Rishawn Holmes’ money and use future first rounds to motivate the Rockets to take him on, but Houston is high enough in that return. , is there a risk of cutting caps in the future? sacramento Using Gordon’s previous connection with GM Monte McNair, who previously worked in Houston.There is a world where Gordon comes in good spirits and together strengthens the second unit Malik Monkbut this seems like giving up quite a lot, especially when adding a first round in the future. For a package like this, you could probably get a better return.
Don’t get me wrong, I think Holmes still has players. He flirted with a player with 10 points and 10 rebounds in his third straight season, and if appropriate Clint he plays like the Capellites. But the Rockets already have trouble finding minutes for his three big men in the current rotation. Adding a 29-year-old center for half a season doesn’t make much sense during a rebuild. Such deals are suitable for the off-season.
Kings’ view: It’s a big deal for Sacramento to give up for a player who isn’t a tight fit for what they need. Kevin Harter,Monk, De’Aaron Fox and everyone else. I think it’s a good deal for the Rockets, but I don’t think the Kings are motivated enough. Danny Leroux
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