This Suns-Rockets Trade Sends Eric Gordon To Phoenix

Eric Gordon, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, NBA Trade Rumors
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Landry Shamet, Suns, Nets
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Why The Houston Rockets Do The Deal

Frankly, this ought to do for the Houston Rockets.

Gordon is aging and expensive. It’s unlikely that any NBA team will give up substantial future-focused assets for his services. A lottery-protected first-rounder should satisfy this club.

Furthermore, there’s an element of addition by subtraction for the Rockets here. Gordon has been a steady contributor to this team for years now, but they’ve outgrown him. By moving him, they’ll be opening up opportunities for the younger players on this roster.

That counts. Sure, Jalen Green is likely to get every opportunity, but what about Josh Christopher? Furthermore, the Rockets have three first-round picks in the upcoming draft. Which of them will sacrifice developmental time for Gordon?

LATEST NBA NEWS AND TRADE RUMORS: 2 Trade Packages To Send Houston Rockets’ Eric Gordon To Phoenix Suns

If the Rockets complete this trade, none of them will have to. This trade benefits the Rockets and the Suns, and realistically, Gordon as well.

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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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