Eric Gordon aims to leave Houston sooner rather than later. As reported by Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle, the Rockets are more than willing to trade the forward; So much so that they have started talks for a hypothetical transfer with up to half a dozen teams.
The shooting guard of those from Texas is a player that interests several contenders –Phoenix Suns has asked about his situation–, but it will not be easy to get him out of Houston. Although he is out of contract, his salary is $19.6 million, so matching that amount is the first requirement… and the easiest.
Focusing on what the Rockets would ask for, there is not only talk of receiving a first round of the draft for 2023 (almost certainly from a playoff team), but of another for a future season that allows them to get a higher position in order to strengthen the team. Project. This last pick is essential to reach an agreement, since they already have many youngsters to develop.
Regarding the general panorama of Houston for the next drafts, its selections of 2024 and 2026 are in the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, while for those same years they control those of the Brooklyn Nets.
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