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If Rockets are going to be so rigid with Gordon, perhaps it’s time to move on

Eric Gordon is a good basketball player — one that assuredly could help a potential contender like the Sixers.

That’s why we’ve seen several reports linking the former Sixth Man of the Year to the team. Even after the Sixers acquired De’Anthony Melton on draft night, Keith Pompey of The Inquirer reported they were still looking to swing a deal for Gordon.

But Houston’s asking price for a 33-year-old with a large contract that in no way fits its timeline seems immoderate.

Kelly Iko of The Athletic had the latest on the Rockets’ strategy going forward after a great draft haul (Jabari Smith, Tari Eason, TyTy Washington) which adds to the intriguing young players they already have:

“In addition to identifying the young players the Rockets wanted to bring on board, there were a few others already on the roster to sort out.