In the NBA, rebuilding is not necessarily an easy process. Fans of teams in that position ought to brace themselves for years of losing.

Fans of teams like, for example, the Houston Rockets. The future looks bright in Space City: this team has plenty of intriguing young players. At the same time, they probably won’t be ready to win any time soon.

At least, they won’t be in 2022-23. With that in mind, moving their veterans for future-focused assets will always make sense.

On the other hand, Eric Gordon is just about the only impact veteran left on this young roster.

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Of course, that’s why he’s found his name in trade rumors since the beginning of last season. It would seem that the Rockets haven’t been able to find a deal they were satisfied with. They’re right to be selective – Gordon is a good player.

Still, moving him would seem to be in the best interest of all parties. Here’s a deal that lands him on the LA Clippers.