Ah, so that they’re nonetheless doing the ex-Houston Rockets factor.
The Sixers, apparently one of many few groups who’ve realized free company has began, have added one other position participant. The crew will signal veteran guard Eric Gordon to a minimal contract, a supply confirms to Liberty Ballers.
The Athletic’s Shams Charania first reported the signing. PHLY’s Kyle Neubeck first reported that it’s a one-year deal for the veteran’s minimal.
Eric Gordon is on a minimal cope with the Sixers per supply
— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) July 1, 2024
Gordon spent final 12 months with the Phoenix Suns, the place he averaged 11 factors in 27.2 minutes per sport final 12 months. He’s shot the ball effectively within the later years of his profession. Final season in Phoenix he shot 44.3% from the sector and 37.8% from behind the three-point arc.
Gordon in fact has historical past with Daryl Morey. He was with the Houston Rockets for six seasons. It’s additionally value noting that Gordon and Paul George, who seems more likely to signal with the Sixers, had been teammates with the Clippers in 2022-23.
Whereas he seemingly received’t be counted on for as many minutes because the Suns did, the Sixers are definitely hoping Gordon nonetheless has some two-way juice left getting into his age-36 season.