Miami Heat Receive: G/F Eric Gordon

Houston Rockets Receive: G/F Duncan Robinson, 2023 First-Round Pick (MIA)

Some fans will look at this trade and deem it unrealistic. We will politely ask them to reconsider their stance.

Granted, it’s been reported that the Houston Rockets have already declined offers for Gordon involving first-round picks. Surely, that points to them likely declining this deal: if a first-round pick isn’t enough, why would they be incentivized to eat Robinson’s deal?

On the other hand, a first-round pick could be argued to be a steep price for Eric Gordon. Does this deal make any sense?

Yes. Gordon may be aging, but he’s still a trustworthy defender at the highest level. Meanwhile, he’ll offer the same elite floor spacing as Robinson.

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Furthermore, the Houston Rockets may be declining first-rounders for Gordon, but it’s fair to wonder whether any of those picks are unprotected 2023 first-round picks.

If they are, it’s hard to imagine they’ll be dealing Gordon for anyone.