Chicago Bulls
Believe it or not, the Chicago Bulls currently ranks 10th in three-point field goal percentage and with the addition of Gordon, they could continue to be one of the league’s top perimeter shooting teams. On the wing though, the Bulls do not have many reliable options they can turn to off-the-bench.
Whether it is off-the-bench or in the starting rotation, the 32-year old wing can fit basically any role on the court and make an impact in any rotation and the Bulls would be no exception. This season, he is currently averaging 17.8 points, 2.7 assists and is shooting 43.7% from the floor, 32.8% from three-point range for the Rockets. Over the course of his career, Eric Gordon is averaging 36.8% from three-point range.
Garrett Temple has been a steady veteran presence for this Bulls team this season and with Otto Porter Jr. being out, they do not really have anybody else they can turn to for production. Bringing in Eric Gordon to solidify their secondary-offense and provide another knock-down shooter next to Zach LaVine could be exactly what this team needs late in the season to make a possible push for one of the final few playoff spots.
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The Bulls have proven they can win games with Thaddeus Young at power-forward instead of Lauri Markkanen and with him being in the last year of his rookie contract, it could make sense for Chicago to part ways with him now. He still holds a fair amount of value and for Hosuton, they should be thrilled to get a young talent like Markkanen to pair with Christian Wood in their frontcourt.
It seems like both sides could make out pretty well from this trade and with Eric Gordon being under contract for years to come, he could be a great veteran talent for the Bulls and contribute to their playoff pushes for the next few years.