Eric Gordon to LAL

babyjax13 · Post #1 » by **babyjax13** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:52 pm

LA Lakers trade: Talen Horton-Tucker, DeAndre Jordan, Kent Bazemore
Rockets trade: Eric Gordon, 2023 MIL 1st (lottery protected, otherwise 2024 Brooklyn 1st lottery protected, otherwise 2024 Brooklyn + Golden State 2nd)

Lakers get a shooter and an asset for a future trade. Rockets get a young small forward who can move the ball and cut salary next season at the cost of a lotto protected first.

Post #2 » by **Texas Chuck** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:56 pm

Take out the pick and maybe. But I don't have Houston owing the Lakers a pick here.

babyjax13 · Post #3 » by **babyjax13** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:00 pm

Texas Chuck wrote:Take out the pick and maybe. But I don't have Houston owing the Lakers a pick here.

I have Gordon as a negative on his contract and THT as positive, figured a lottery protected pick was not a huge ask, wanted to do two seconds instead but they don't have any of value to trade.

Post #4 » by **Texas Chuck** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:04 pm

babyjax13 wrote:
Texas Chuck wrote:Take out the pick and maybe. But I don't have Houston owing the Lakers a pick here.

I have Gordon as a negative on his contract and THT as positive, figured a lottery protected pick was not a huge ask, wanted to do two seconds instead but they don't have any of value to trade.

I have THT a negative on his as well. But with Gordon being currently a good player and THT, well not. Then Houston is having two waive 2 guys to accommodate the Lakers as well. Just can't see Houston wanting to give a first for THT.

Post #5 » by **zimpy27** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:07 pm

I think it's fair but I doubt Lakers move on THT for Gordon.

By the way, Gordon and Westbrook were an awful fit.on the Rockets. It was actually a decent reason why the Rockets struggled in that year. Westbrook worked well with everyone but Gordon and Gordon was the 3rd/4th highest paid.

ejftw · Post #6 » by **ejftw** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:52 pm

I don't see Houston being happy to include a first (even a quasi one) to dump Gordon unless they are high on the guy they are receiving...which they could be with THT

I agree with Chuck tho, THT, as of now, is at best, neutral. He signed an okay extension, but hasn't played yet this year, and could end up being a value deal as likely as he could be a bad deal.

Also think Houston would want a third team to take on Jordan so they don't have to waive multiple guys

Pythagoras · Post #7 » by **Pythagoras** » Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:54 pm

babyjax13 wrote:LA Lakers trade: Talen Horton-Tucker, DeAndre Jordan, Kent Bazemore
Rockets trade: Eric Gordon, 2023 MIL 1st (lottery protected, otherwise 2024 Brooklyn 1st lottery protected, otherwise 2024 Brooklyn + Golden State 2nd)

Lakers get a shooter and an asset for a future trade. Rockets get a young small forward who can move the ball and cut salary next season at the cost of a lotto protected first.

I like this deal, as I feel like EG is a realistic get and a guy I’ve had my eye on.

JRoy · Post #8 » by **JRoy** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 6:43 am

HOU is in no position to send out FRP, especially for scrubs and unremarkable roleplayers.

Dr Aki · Post #9 » by **Dr Aki** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 9:21 am

I think the Lakers have enough no defense volume shooting with Melo, Ellington and Monk.

No need to pay Eric Gordon to do it

R-DAWG · Post #10 » by **R-DAWG** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:55 pm

To me, Bazemore is one of the key role players on the Lakers roster. He's one of the few guys on the Lakers roster with the size/length to defend the wing while also being close tp his prime years (32 years old), close to an average 3 point shooter for his career while being known as an above average defender. He is likely a guy who turned down a taxpayer mid level deal with multiple guaranteed years for a chance to go to LA and win a championship. So, he can't be a throw in unless there is a replacement for him.

Regarding THT, I would not be opposed to trading him, but if I did, I would need to get back a 2 way wing with size to defend the 2 and 3 while also being an above average 3 point shooter. I am not sure if this player is available (and if I'm the Lakers i'd throw a 1st rd pick into this trade if I could end up with this kind of player), but that is what this team needs. What Gordon provides is a little redundant with what Monk and Nunn provide, and even if Gordon is an upgrade, it doesn't make the whole better.

The only thing I can see potentially making sense is if Portland decides they want to get off the Normal Powell contract, although I wouldn't include a 1st in this scenario if I'm the Lakers. Portland would get a younger player on a cheaper, shorter deal while the Lakers would get a more proven commodity who is a better outside shooter, but the back end of the contract is potentially unpleasant.

Jordan/Howard
Davis/Anthony
James/Bazemore/Ariza
Powell/Monk/Ellington
Westbrook/Nunn/Rondo