This Clippers-Rockets Trade Lands Eric Gordon In Los Angeles

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Los Angeles Clippers Receive: G Eric Gordon, HOU 2024 Second-Round Pick
Houston Rockets Receive: G Luke Kennard, G Keon Johnson, LAC 2025 Second-Round Pick

The Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets are heading in two different directions. The Rockets are looking to stockpile assets and young players to get their rebuild going, while the Clippers are seeking to remain contenders even without Kawhi Leonard.

This deal makes the goals of each team clear. Los Angeles is acquiring veteran Eric Gordon, who will be turning 33 in December. In this hypothetical deal, he will be returning to the team his NBA career began with back in 2008.

In addition to Gordon, the Clippers would be receiving a second-round draft pick in 2024. To land that package, Los Angeles is trading Luke Kennard, Keon Johnson, and a 2025 second-round draft pick.

Kennard is a 25-year old sharpshooter that could fit Houston’s timeline and is locked in for the next four seasons.

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Johnson was the No. 21 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. His draft rights were acquired by the Clippers in a draft-night trade with the New York Knicks.

How is each team feeling about this deal? Let’s take a look at it from each of their perspectives, beginning with the Rockets.

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