2 Trade Packages To Send Rockets’ Eric Gordon To Lakers

Eric Gordon, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, NBA Trade Rumors
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Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets, NBA Trade Rumors
NBA Analysis Network
Houston Rockets Receive: F Talen-Horton Tucker, G Kendrick Nunn, F Stanley Johnson
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Eric Gordon

This trade should serve both teams’ needs comfortably.

For the Los Angeles Lakers, they shouldn’t hesitate to part ways with Talen Horton-Tucker. While the 21-year-old still holds promise, his 26.9% three-point accuracy in 2021-22 made him a challenging player to incorporate into a winning rotation. They don’t have the luxury of patience to afford his development.

Eric Gordon, as a 13-year veteran, is fully developed. His 41.2% accuracy in 2021-22 will complement whichever players the Lakers keep around. He’d provide this roster with an immediate upgrade.

On the other hand, the Houston Rockets have plenty of time to watch Horton-Tucker grow. Acquiring a defensive mind in Johnson’s mold should be appealing for the team with the second-worst Defensive Rating in the NBA last season.

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On the other hand, maybe the Rockets aren’t interested in those pieces. They may prioritize draft capital above all else. If so, there could be another deal that lands Gordon on the Lakers.

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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