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Eric Gordon on trade rumors: ‘This team knows what kind of value I have’

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For Rockets guard Eric Gordon and center Christian Wood, the highest-paid Rockets this side of the eager-to-be-traded John Wall, the challenge has been to hear their names and not think about the speculation that follows. “I don’t even worry about it,” said Gordon, who has been traded once in his 14 NBA seasons. “I just go out there and play basketball. You always hear about different rumors. (Rumors) are going to happen. I know what kind of value I have. This team also knows what kind of value I have. I just go out there and play. I play to do well. Whether it’s here or elsewhere, it’s what I plan on doing.”
Source: Jonathan Feigen @ Houston Chronicle

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
The New Orleans Pelicans have been “really aggressive on the trade market for a guard,” according to @Brian Windhorst.
C.J. McCollum, De’Aaron Fox and Eric Gordon seem to be available, reports @Marc Stein. 👀 basketballnews.com/stories/pelica… – 10:00 PM

David Hardisty @clutchfans
Phoenix Suns fans seem to get it. They understand Eric Gordon’s value. They know the special opportunity their team has. They are fine with trading a first-round pick.
It’s pretty rare when fans of two teams agree so easily on a trade that should happen. – 1:43 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Eric Gordon, Christian Wood block out trade noise as deadline approaches ift.tt/gG8sHbL – 1:18 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Eric Gordon, Christian Wood block out trade noise as deadline approaches houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 12:54 PM

Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Donovan Mitchell’s 27 points are the most points he’s scored in a game when he’s taken 10 shots or fewer.
Only he, Eric Gordon, and Kevin Durant have done that this season. – 11:17 PM

Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
With that late 1st half 3ptFG, Eric Gordon is now tied for 25th on the all-time 3-point FG made (1,722) list. He’s tied with Kevin Durant. Also tied with Durant for 10th most among active players. #Rockets – 9:39 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Eric Gordon is 3 of 3 on 3s, moving into the top 25 in NBA history in 3-pointers. He’s tied with Kevin Durant, who might hit some more, too. Probably not tonight. – 9:37 PM

David Hardisty @clutchfans
You can’t tell me Tilman Fertitta doesn’t want this Eric Gordon trade pic.twitter.com/5TvhctoqS4 – 6:32 PM

Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Determining Eric Gordon’s trade value ahead of the deadline
clutchpoints.com/determining-er… – 3:57 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets’ Eric Gordon battles center Alperen Sengun in the low post ift.tt/fRiJQ7P – 7:18 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Locked on Pelicans is live! TRADE RUMOR ROUNDUP!
🏀 Eric Gordon??? Really?
🏀 Harrison Barnes would be a good get
🏀 Any chance at a big name like Simmons or Sabonis?
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzBFEv
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBES9YyFq pic.twitter.com/iR8NGH5gJZ – 3:30 PM

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Alperen Sengun vs Eric Gordon. Give me another season of this pic.twitter.com/0KP1iWC1pI – 2:00 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Locked on Pelicans is live! TRADE RUMOR ROUNDUP!
🏀 Eric Gordon??? Really?
🏀 Harrison Barnes would be a good get
🏀 Any chance at a big name like Simmons or Sabonis?
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzBFEv
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBES9YyFq pic.twitter.com/Mcss5WqLqY – 12:59 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Locked on Pelicans is live! TRADE RUMOR ROUNDUP!
🏀 Eric Gordon??? Really?
🏀 Harrison Barnes would be a good get
🏀 Any chance at a big name like Simmons or Sabonis?
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzTh35
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/BTG6Ilsh0i – 11:40 AM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Locked on Pelicans is live! TRADE RUMOR ROUNDUP!
🏀 Eric Gordon??? Really?
🏀 Harrison Barnes would be a good get
🏀 Any chance at a big name like Simmons or Sabonis?
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzBFEv
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBES9YyFq pic.twitter.com/0rjeYQH0Ir – 10:20 AM

More on this storyline

When asked if he would like to join a contender, Gordon said, “I’ve always wanted to win here. That’s what I always wanted. Of course, we’re going through a rebuilding. I’m just here to play and worry about what we’re doing here.” -via Houston Chronicle / February 6, 2022

Brian Windhorst on Pelicans: From what I understand, they have talked to the Blazers about CJ McCollum, they have talked to the Kings about De’Aaron Fox, they have talked to the Rockets about Eric Gordon, they have talked to the Hawks about Kevin Huerter, probably more than I don’t know about. Pelicans are buying.’ -via Apple Podcasts / February 5, 2022

The Pelicans are on the lookout for a “big-name guard” according to Windhorst, who named CJ McCollum, De’Aaron Fox and Eric Gordon as trade targets. “They look like they’re going to be buyers but we don’t know what’s happening with Zion,” he added. “The Pelicans have been really aggressive trying to add a guard.” -via FOXSports.com / February 4, 2022