Philadelphia 76ers Have Shuffled Off Eric Gordon's Salaries to Memphis Grizzlies
The Philadelphia 76ers have made a move to free up cap space and shed some of their veteran salaries by trading Eric Gordon to the Memphis Grizzlies, according to a source. As part of the deal, Memphis will receive the rights to swap the Sixers' 2032 second-round pick for taking on Gordon's salary.
Gordon, who was set to reenter free agency this summer, had been with the 76ers for two consecutive seasons, including the current one, where he has played a limited role off the bench. The veteran shooting guard has seen his playing time dwindle under coach Nick Nurse's system and appears unlikely to get significant minutes.
The Grizzlies, meanwhile, are bolstering their roster as they make a push for the playoffs in the Western Conference. With Gordon on board, Memphis can now focus on developing its young core of players like Ziaire Williams and Vince Williams Jr.
As part of the trade, the 76ers will receive the draft rights to Justinian Jessup from Memphis. While it's unclear how much the Grizzlies are willing to give up in terms of picks, trading for Gordon is seen as a strategic move by Philadelphia to shed some cap space ahead of next season's salary cap.
The deal marks another move made by the 76ers in their efforts to rebuild and become more competitive in the Eastern Conference. As they continue to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the NBA, it remains to be seen whether Gordon can rekindle his form and make a meaningful impact on the Grizzlies' playoff push.
The Philadelphia 76ers have made a move to free up cap space and shed some of their veteran salaries by trading Eric Gordon to the Memphis Grizzlies, according to a source. As part of the deal, Memphis will receive the rights to swap the Sixers' 2032 second-round pick for taking on Gordon's salary.
Gordon, who was set to reenter free agency this summer, had been with the 76ers for two consecutive seasons, including the current one, where he has played a limited role off the bench. The veteran shooting guard has seen his playing time dwindle under coach Nick Nurse's system and appears unlikely to get significant minutes.
The Grizzlies, meanwhile, are bolstering their roster as they make a push for the playoffs in the Western Conference. With Gordon on board, Memphis can now focus on developing its young core of players like Ziaire Williams and Vince Williams Jr.
As part of the trade, the 76ers will receive the draft rights to Justinian Jessup from Memphis. While it's unclear how much the Grizzlies are willing to give up in terms of picks, trading for Gordon is seen as a strategic move by Philadelphia to shed some cap space ahead of next season's salary cap.
The deal marks another move made by the 76ers in their efforts to rebuild and become more competitive in the Eastern Conference. As they continue to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the NBA, it remains to be seen whether Gordon can rekindle his form and make a meaningful impact on the Grizzlies' playoff push.
. The 76ers are definitely trying to clean house and get some fresh legs under their cap space. I mean, Eric Gordon's playing time has been limited lately, so it was only a matter of time before they cut ties with him. The Grizzlies seem like the perfect fit for him, too - they've got young talent coming up and he can help mentor them 
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. Of course, it's hard to say whether Gordon will actually bounce back from his recent slump... but hey, stranger things have happened 
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i mean eric gordon is like a legend but he's been sitting on the bench for them lol. they must really wanna shed some cap space, maybe try to sign someone big in fa? 
and now memphis gets to boost their roster with zaire williams & vince jr 
it's gonna be lit if they make the playoffs! 
Eric Gordon's playing time is limited, so what makes Memphis think he'll suddenly become a key player? 
The Grizzlies seem like they're just patching up their roster with veterans, rather than investing in their youth. 
what a move by Philly to free up cap space! 
but can't help but wonder if Gordon's gonna find his groove with the Grizz 
the trade for Justinian Jessup is a nice bonus too 
will be interesting to see how this all plays out in the playoffs 
his game is still clutch tho n even if he doesnt get 2 play 2 much in philly he'll still be a impact player 4 memphis
another team's salary problems means we might see even less competitive games this season 
and what's up with the 76ers, always looking for ways to cut costs 
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The guy can't coach to save his life!
and giving them some decent picks for Eric Gordon's salary, even if it's a bit of a gamble 
. i think this trade will help the Grizzlies develop their young core, but can they make a real push for the playoffs with Gordon on board? 
The Grizzlies are getting a steal by taking on his salary, I'm surprised they didn't demand more picks in return. And let's be real, the 76ers are basically doing Memphis a favor by letting them take on some of Gordon's "talent". 
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. On the bright side for Memphis, they're getting him to help their young guys develop 
but hey, trading eric gordon off is a decent move i guess... he's not exactly a starter anymore so it makes sense that the 76ers wanna be done with his contract 
maybe they can use those draft rights to get someone who actually wants to play there? 
and now they got that draft pick from Memphis 
... I mean, who even thought that was a good idea? Anyway, back to basketball... I guess trading Eric Gordon is gonna help the 76ers out, but I'm still not sure if they're making the right moves. Have you guys seen those new sneaker releases from Nike? They look so sick this year 