Memphis Grizzlies, 76ers Finalize NBA Trade Before Deadline

The Memphis Grizzlies have made a strategic move as the NBA trade deadline approaches. They recently completed a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. This transaction involves the 76ers sending Eric Gordon and a 2032 second-round pick swap to the Grizzlies.

Trade Details

According to ESPN reporter Shams Charania, this deal provides the 76ers with the flexibility needed to finalize the conversion of two-way player Dominick Barlow.

Grizzlies Acquire Eric Gordon

The Grizzlies had the capacity to absorb Gordon’s contract. This move aligns with Memphis’s approach to asset allocation. As a result, the Grizzlies are now regarded as having one of the most robust collections of future draft capital in the league.

It is anticipated that the Grizzlies will buy out Gordon’s contract. This would allow him to sign with a contender for the remainder of the season.

Eric Gordon’s Career Overview

• Eric Gordon was selected as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers.
• He played his first three seasons with the Clippers before being traded to the New Orleans Hornets.
• Gordon spent five seasons in New Orleans, then signed with the Houston Rockets in 2016.
• During his time with the Rockets, he won the Sixth Man of the Year award in 2017 and was a runner-up in 2018.
• After his tenure with the Rockets ended in 2022, he returned to the Clippers and later joined the Phoenix Suns.
• Prior to this trade, Gordon played a limited role with the 76ers, appearing in 45 games over two seasons.

With this trade, the Memphis Grizzlies not only gain a seasoned player but also enhance their strategic positioning for the future. Eric Gordon’s experience could prove invaluable as he seeks to compete for an NBA championship.