3-team: L.A., Miami, Houston trade
Clippers send: Marcus Morris Sr., Patrick Patterson
Clippers receive: Eric Gordon
Heat send: Avery Bradley, Maurice Harkless, KZ Okpala, 2022 2nd round pick (via Minnesota or Philadelphia)
Heat receive: Marcus Morris Sr.
Rockets send: Eric Gordon
Rockets receive: Avery Bradley, Maurice Harkless, KZ Okpala, Patrick Patterson, 2022 2nd round pick (via Minnesota or Philadelphia)
The L.A. Clippers need a jolt – a guard with creativity or some north-south driving. A healthy Eric Gordon could answer that.
Miami still hasn’t filled the Jae Crowder void; and while they just acquired Trevor Ariza, it’s unrealistic to expect the 35-year old to perform night-in and night-out. This trade would help ensure that the Heat have elite shooting next to Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo at all times.
For Houston, this is another salary dump for their rebuild. Eric Gordon is guaranteed nearly $38 million through 2023 and hasn’t lived up to the contract. Avery Bradley, Maurice Harkless, and Patrick Patterson are all on expiring deals.