Eric Gordon

2023 - 2 - 10

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Reports: Clippers add Eric Gordon; John Wall to Rockets | NBA.com (NBA.com)

The LA Clippers reportedly have acquired guard Eric Gordon in a three-team trade with the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies, according to multiple ...

- Danny Green (via Grizzlies) - John Wall (via Clippers) - Luke Kennard (via Clippers)

Clippers acquire Eric Gordon, trade John Wall in 3-team trade with ... (The Athletic)

The Houston Rockets have acquired John Wall and Danny Green as part of a three-team trade.

[Eric Gordon](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/eric-gordon-Lj7fp7oMTPR6Thay/) in a three-team trade that saw [John Wall](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/john-wall-Hi3iaXUQCSafuGlJ/) and [Danny Green](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/danny-green-mlOMjfAFvt2OhpWq/) going to the [Rockets](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/rockets/) and [Luke Kennard](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/luke-kennard-Ic0bLwnrLLz3FExH/) going to the [Grizzlies](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/grizzlies/), league and team sources told The Athletic. The Rockets finally put an end to the “will they or won’t they” drama by shipping Gordon to a contender, his longstanding wish, and gaining some draft upside. He’s battled knee and Achilles injuries throughout his career with [Washington](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/wizards/)and Houston. The hope for Clippers is that they can defend better with - Gordon fits into the title window for Clippers that closes in 2024, as he is under contract next season for $20 million. [NBA](https://theathletic.com/nba/)season, is averaging 13.1 points per game.

Eric Gordon to Clippers, Luke Kennard to Grizzlies, John Wall to ... (CBSSports.com)

Memphis adds shooting, Clippers get another boost in the backcourt.

[In a separate move](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/clippers-acquire-bones-hyland-from-nuggets-for-two-second-round-picks-per-report/), the Clippers acquired [Bones Hyland](/nba/players/3142298/bones-hyland/) from the [Denver Nuggets](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/DEN/denver-nuggets/) in exchange for two second-round picks. Their halfcourt offense will benefit from the fact that he's not just a spot-up guy -- Kennard can shoot on the move and be a secondary playmaker, too. Houston is rebuilding, but has held onto Gordon for years. That should be enormously helpful for a Grizzlies team that has needed more shooting for years and is heavily dependent on offensive rebounds and transition play. Gordon 34, returns to the franchise that drafted him him No. [Milwaukee Bucks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/MIL/milwaukee-bucks/) first-round pick that Houston owns.

Rockets trade Eric Gordon to Clippers, make additional deal (Chron)

The Houston Rockets dealt Eric Gordon to the Los Angeles Clippers, but that wasn't their only move at the trade deadline.

Wall, a [former Rocket who blasted the organization](https://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/john-wall-tanking-video-17724977.php) in a recent podcast appearance, is expected to receive a buyout, per the Houston Chronicle's [Jonathan Feigen](https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-nba-trade-deadline-eric-gordon-17774312.php?utm_campaign=CMS%20Sharing%20Tools%20(Premium)&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral). CT [NBA](https://www.chron.com/sports/) [trade deadline](https://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/houston-rockets-nba-trade-deadline-17771880.php) to send Gordon to the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team deal that also included the Memphis Grizzlies. [Houston Rockets](https://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/) struck a deal before Thursday's 2 p.m.

Reaction: Rockets trade Eric Gordon to Clippers for 2023 first-round ... (Rockets Wire)

By trading Eric Gordon to Los Angeles, the #Rockets can move up from Milwaukee's first-round draft pick to that of the Clippers.

So long to one of the best free agent signings the Rockets ever had. If this swap stays about where it is the rockets got early/mid 1st value for EG after all. Last year 19 was traded for 22+29. Best of luck in LA, sir. [February 9, 2023] Postseason performance is no longer a relevant variable in Houston, given the youth movement, but it does explain his appeal to a likely playoff team, such as the Clippers. As for Gordon, the 2022-23 season was his seventh with the Rockets, where he was by far Houston’s longest-tenured player. [@TheofficialEG10]who hit some of the biggest shots in [#Rockets]history. [currently at No. The incentive was a 2023 first-round swap right acquired from the Clippers, which allows them to move up from the Milwaukee pick that Houston owns ( “We wish him nothing but the best and want him to know he’ll always have a home here in Houston.” Now, after years of rumors, a trade has finally reached the finish line.

Eric Gordon To Clippers, Luke Kennard To Grizzlies In Three-Team ... (hoopsrumors.com)

The Rockets acquired Danny Green, John Wall, and a 2023 first-round pick swap.

The Rockets plan to waive Wall, [tweets](https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1623762935448469504) Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. The Bucks (37-17) are currently six games ahead of the Clippers (31-27), but there’s still 20-plus games remaining for both teams. Green is a very good, albeit streaker shooter, but Kennard is elite in that regard. Wall temporarily heading back to Houston after his troubled tenure with the Rockets is an ironic twist, as he’ll be bought out by the same team twice within the past year — that’s how he signed with L.A. [Danny Green](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/greenda02.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-09_bbr) will be sent from Memphis to Houston in the trade, according to Wojnarowski, who reports ( [via](https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1623762678962421762) [tweets](https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1623762806112940033) Tim MacMahon of ESPN. He is not a strong defensive player, but he’s a decent complementary play-maker. Gordon has been in trade rumors for years, and now he’s headed back to the Clippers, who drafted him seventh overall back in 2008. They’re [expected to re-sign him](https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2023/02/boban-marjanovic-to-be-waived-re-signed-by-rockets.html) once he clears waivers and Wall is released. He didn’t find much success with the Clippers, posting a poor shooting slash line of .408/.303/.681 for a team hoping to contend. The Clippers have needed a guard who could drive and shoot from outside while playing decent defense, and Gordon fits that bill when he’s playing well. Green will be a free agent this summer. So in the unlikely event that the Thunder’s and Clippers’ picks both land in the top six, the Rockets won’t be able to swap the Bucks’ first-rounder for the least favorable of those two picks.