Eric Gordon 'Very Available' In Trade Talks

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 4:49 pm

The New Orleans Pelicans are making Eric Gordon "very available" in trade talks, according to a source.

Gordon signed a four-year, $58 million deal with the Phoenix Suns last offseason that was matched by the Pelicans.

Gordon played in just 42 games last season.

Via Andrew Perna/RealGM

Post #2 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 5:16 pm

"very available?" ya don't say?

i bet i can think of one team interested in his services.

denimourson · Post #3 » by **denimourson** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:14 pm

Ron Mexico wrote:"very available?" ya don't say?

i bet i can think of one team interested in his services.

Is that the Pacers or the PHX Suns?

pkiskool · Post #4 » by **pkiskool** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:31 pm

Eric Gordon & Ryan Anderson
for
Demar Derozan & Bargs

Please.

Roseventyfour · Post #5 » by **Roseventyfour** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 7:20 pm

Not just available, very available.

NashtyNas · Post #6 » by **NashtyNas** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 7:50 pm

pkiskool wrote:Eric Gordon & Ryan Anderson
for
Demar Derozan & Bargs

Please.

Bryan Colangelo isn't the GM of the Pelicans.. :lol:

Suns can't trade him till after the draft, but I'd do Marshall/Beasley (expiring)/#5 for Gordon/Andersen in a heartbeat. Gordon's value is pretty low atm but I would love to give him a shot on the Suns.

Dragic/Gordon/Dudley/Andersen/Gortat (Brown/Tucker/Scola off the bench).

NO gets to take 2 top 5 prospects in this draft, likely Burke + Oladipo.

Burke/Oladipo/(Aminu)/Davis/Lopez

King4Day · Post #7 » by **King4Day** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 9:18 pm

denimourson wrote:
Ron Mexico wrote:"very available?" ya don't say?

i bet i can think of one team interested in his services.

Is that the Pacers or the PHX Suns?

Suns fans no longer want him. He's injury prone and we're rebuilding now. I'd like to think the new front office feels the same way.

P3JA for 3 · Post #8 » by **P3JA for 3** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 10:54 pm

Gordon for Granger/Green(or draft pick)?

Gordon off the bench, and plays in 4th,in place of Stephenson? Gordon can play as their backup PG, kinda like Ginobli does.

Post #9 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:43 am

double

Post #10 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:44 am

DarkHawk wrote:
denimourson wrote:
Ron Mexico wrote:"very available?" ya don't say?

i bet i can think of one team interested in his services.

Is that the Pacers or the PHX Suns?

Suns fans no longer want him. He's injury prone and we're rebuilding now. I'd like to think the new front office feels the same way.

he wasn't injury prone last offseason?

Post #11 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:45 am

denimourson wrote:
Ron Mexico wrote:"very available?" ya don't say?

i bet i can think of one team interested in his services.

Is that the Pacers or the PHX Suns?

suns, no doubt.

they wanted to drop paper on those damaged goods last year. said goods wanted to be there. they're perfect for each other.

Cassius · Post #12 » by **Cassius** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:58 am

denimourson wrote:
Ron Mexico wrote:"very available?" ya don't say?

i bet i can think of one team interested in his services.

Is that the Pacers or the PHX Suns?

Straight up for Grainger and everyone wins.

grumpysaddle · Post #13 » by **grumpysaddle** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:10 am

Ron Mexico wrote:
denimourson wrote:
Ron Mexico wrote:"very available?" ya don't say?

i bet i can think of one team interested in his services.

Is that the Pacers or the PHX Suns?

suns, no doubt.

they wanted to drop paper on those damaged goods last year. said goods wanted to be there. they're perfect for each other.

The Suns have a lot of different faces in the front office this year, though. Chances are they're more interested in removing the current mistakes of the past that still hinder the team. I doubt McDonough makes a play for Gordon. And if so, it definitely won't involve giving up the 5th pick in the draft.

Post #14 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:25 am

grumpysaddle wrote:
Ron Mexico wrote:
denimourson wrote:
Is that the Pacers or the PHX Suns?

suns, no doubt.

they wanted to drop paper on those damaged goods last year. said goods wanted to be there. they're perfect for each other.

The Suns have a lot of different faces in the front office this year, though. Chances are they're more interested in removing the current mistakes of the past that still hinder the team. I doubt McDonough makes a play for Gordon. And if so, it definitely won't involve giving up the 5th pick in the draft.

true true. excellent point.

Takingbaconback · Post #15 » by **Takingbaconback** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 2:41 am

Pay for his entire stupidly large contract then we have a talking point.

King4Day · Post #16 » by **King4Day** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:39 pm

Ron Mexico wrote:
DarkHawk wrote:
denimourson wrote:
Is that the Pacers or the PHX Suns?

Suns fans no longer want him. He's injury prone and we're rebuilding now. I'd like to think the new front office feels the same way.

he wasn't injury prone last offseason?

I don't think it was expected to be as bad as he was last season. With Phoenix in rebuild mode, there's no reason to take on a bad contract just to move back to mediocrity.

Post #17 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:44 pm

DarkHawk wrote:
Ron Mexico wrote:
DarkHawk wrote:
Suns fans no longer want him. He's injury prone and we're rebuilding now. I'd like to think the new front office feels the same way.

he wasn't injury prone last offseason?

I don't think it was expected to be as bad as he was last season. With Phoenix in rebuild mode, there's no reason to take on a bad contract just to move back to mediocrity.

i agree with the bold part 100%. and the suns will rise again.

but eric gordon hasn't been able to stay on a basketball court for some time now. always a risk on fantasy draft day, same for teams looking to drop paper at contract time. i'd say your guys dodged a bullet.