Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon is often mentioned as a trade possibility for the Lakers, but Los Angeles reportedly wants clarity on the situation involving Brooklyn’s Kyrie Irving before moving down its list.
Gordon is believed to be available for the right price, since he’s 33 years old and not in age alignment with Houston’s rebuilding plan. That age could make more sense with the veteran-laden Lakers, who clearly have a win-now emphasis around LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
In his latest newsletter issued earlier this week, veteran NBA scribe Marc Stein offered his insight on why it’s a complicated situation:
