Gordon, Sixers have mutual interest in return after veteran guard declines option originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Though Eric Gordon is declining his player option, the Sixers and the veteran shooting guard have mutual interest in him returning to Philadelphia, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Philadelphia.
ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported that Gordon was declining his $3.5 million option to “explore free agency” and PhillyVoice’s Adam Aaronson first reported the mutual interest between Gordon and the Sixers.
The team values the 36-year-old’s fit as a proven shooter, a source said. Gordon indeed has extensive credentials on that front. He was frigid to begin last season but ended up at 40.9 percent beyond the arc.
Gordon played in 39 games before undergoing season-ending right wrist surgery. He averaged 19.7 minutes and posted 6.8 points and 1.7 assists per game.
“It’s tough,” Gordon said at his exit interview after the Sixers’ 24-58 season. “I’ve been playing for so long and injuries are part of the game. Throughout a long season, you’ve got to figure out ways to win when guys are out or whatnot. It’s very challenging for an organization to have so many guys out at the same time … couldn’t really build chemistry.
“It was really hard to learn. This is a talented team … but we never had a real shot to show how good we could really be.”
The Sixers on Wednesday drafted a prospect that Gordon knows well. Both Gordon and No. 3 overall pick VJ Edgecombe represented the Bahamas last summer in Olympic qualifying play.
“It’s crazy that me and EG are teammates now,” Edgecombe said with a smile on his draft-night Zoom press conference. “EG’s old, man. I tell him all the time, he’s old, man. But nah, it’s a great thing. … It’ll be someone I already know on the team that can help me with longevity or how to play your role … just teaching me life on and off the court “
Gordon was the sixth and final piece of Sixers option news leading into free agency.
Kelly Oubre Jr. and Andre Drummond are picking up their player options. The Sixers are declining club options for Justin Edwards, Jared Butler and Lonnie Walker IV. The team plans to sign Edwards to a three-year deal.
Gordon, Sixers have mutual interest in return after veteran guard declines option
Though Eric Gordon is declining his player option, the Sixers and the veteran shooting guard have mutual interest in him returning to Philadelphia, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Philadelphia.
ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported that Gordon was declining his $3.5 million option to “explore free agency” and PhillyVoice’s Adam Aaronson first reported the mutual interest between Gordon and the Sixers.
The team values the 36-year-old’s fit as a proven shooter, a source said. Gordon indeed has extensive credentials on that front. He was frigid to begin last season but ended up at 40.9 percent beyond the arc.
SIGN UP HERE Gordon played in 39 games before undergoing season-ending right wrist surgery. He averaged 19.7 minutes and posted 6.8 points and 1.7 assists per game.
“It’s tough,” Gordon said at his exit interview after the Sixers’ 24-58 season. “I’ve been playing for so long and injuries are part of the game. Throughout a long season, you’ve got to figure out ways to win when guys are out or whatnot. It’s very challenging for an organization to have so many guys out at the same time … couldn’t really build chemistry.
“It was really hard to learn. This is a talented team … but we never had a real shot to show how good we could really be.”
The Sixers on Wednesday drafted a prospect that Gordon knows well. Both Gordon and No. 3 overall pick VJ Edgecombe represented the Bahamas last summer in Olympic qualifying play.
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“It’s crazy that me and EG are teammates now,” Edgecombe said with a smile on his draft-night Zoom press conference. “EG’s old, man. I tell him all the time, he’s old, man. But nah, it’s a great thing. … It’ll be someone I already know on the team that can help me with longevity or how to play your role … just teaching me life on and off the court “
Gordon was the sixth and final piece of Sixers option news leading into free agency.
Kelly Oubre Jr. and Andre Drummond are picking up their player options. The Sixers are declining club options for Justin Edwards, Jared Butler and Lonnie Walker IV. The team plans to sign Edwards to a three-year deal.
