Eric Gordon
Now in his 13th season in the league, Eric Gordon is a veteran guard that has drawn some interest around the league in recent weeks, but it is unlikely that any team invests a lot in a trade to acquire him.
Gordon is in the first-year of a four-year, $75.5M contract-extension he signed with the Rockets last season and many teams see this deal as a liability for them financially since they will be paying the veteran guard up until he is 35-years-old.
Right now, Eric Gordon is currently sidelined with a groin injury, which is another concern for some teams that have expressed interest in him. He will likely not return to the court until mid-April at the earliest and while he does bring a lot to the table in terms of offensive production, many teams are weary about the idea of trading for an injured, veteran player.
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Before getting injured, Eric Gordon was averaging 17.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and shooting 32.9% from three-point range. There is no denying that he could contribute to a playoff contending team or a team that is looking to make the playoffs this year, but that contract seems to be a little concerning for many teams and something that could make him a key trade target in future seasons.
Eric Gordon still remains a trade target for many teams around the league, but at this point, it seems a little more unlikely than likely that he will be moved at the trade deadline this year. He has a ton of value to his name, but the fact that he is injured right now and in the first-year of that four-year extension makes teams a little less interested in him.
