Lakers Land Eric Gordon
Houston Rockets Receive: G Patrick Beverley, G Kendrick Nunn
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G/F Eric Gordon
If the Lakers intend on sticking with Westbrook, they might as well improve the spacing around him.
In fact, this group would benefit from a boost of spacing in general. That’s old news. Surrounding James with shooters is an age-old formula for success. Meanwhile, Davis is an elite inside presence, but he doesn’t provide much shooting either.
Eric Gordon does. In fact, he’s one of the most reliable floor spacers in the league. Coupled with the fact that he can create his own looks, he should provide this team with more value than either of their outgoing pieces here.
Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets could clearly use some point guard depth. More broadly, this young team could use a culture-setter like Beverley.
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Some of this team’s fans will want future-focused assets, but there are benefits in a deal like this one as well.
On the other hand, if their front office doesn’t agree, the Lakers may have to turn elsewhere.