Restricted free agent Eric Gordon has announced his intention to sign with the Phoenix Suns. But despite Gordon’s desire to leave New Orleans, the Hornets are expected to match the offer sheet, which is reportedly a max contract worth $58 million over four years.
Hornets To Match Eric Gordon’s Offer Sheet From Suns
When Gordon initially agreed to his deal with Phoenix, he said he would be disappointed if the Hornets matched the offer sheet.
It appears the comments will not have a lasting effect as Spears reports Gordon will state his commitment to the team and fans in an upcoming statement from the Hornets.
Read Article >Eric Gordon Officially Signs 4-Year, $58 Million Offer Sheet With Suns
“We are excited that Eric Gordon wants to be a Phoenix Sun, and are gratified by his choice to play here,” said Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby.
New Orleans will have three days to match the offer, and are expected to do so. The two teams could also work out a sign-and-trade deal that would get Gordon to the desert and land the rebuilding Hornets some talent in return.
Read Article >Hornets Expected To Match Suns’ Contract Offer To Eric Gordon, According To Report
New Orleans cannot officially match the Suns’ contract offer until July 14, which is three days after the free-agent moratorium is officially lifted.
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Read Article >Ranking The 2012 NBA Free Agents: From Deron Williams To Hasheem Thabeet
Apr 10, 2012; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Nets point guard Deron Williams (8) brings the ball up court during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Prudential Center. The 76ers won 107-88. Mandatory Credit: Jim O’Connor-US PRESSWIRE NBA free agency has begun! There are plenty of intriguing players available, and while many have that gnarly little “restricted” tag in front of their status, it should still make for an entertaining show. More exhilarating could be the trade game. As rumors begin to smoke out once free agency begins, teams look for ways to open up space and take advantage of uncertainty and build for next season and beyond.
To get you prepped, here is SBNation.com’s free agent rankings for 2012, broken into four groups with 83 players represented. (There are more than 83 free agents in the NBA. If your favorite free agent is not listed, he’s a replacement level player who is not hilarious or I forgot all about him because I’m a clownfraud hack writer.) Let’s go!
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