Mar 13, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) warms up before the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Houston Rockets at Smoothie King Center. Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Rockets still seeking first-round pick for Eric Gordon after Christian Wood trade

Originally posted on Hoops Rumors | By Rory Maher | Last updated 6/16/22

The Houston Rockets held firm in their asking price of a first-round pick in exchange for Christian Wood and landed the 26th selection after agreeing to a trade with the Mavericks, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report.

Sources tell Fischer that Houston’s asking price remains the same for Eric Gordon, with the team seeking yet another first-rounder.

After trading Christian Wood for its steady asking price of a first-round pick, Houston is still seeking a first-rounder for Eric Gordon, per sources.

We’ll have more trade, draft and free agency talk on @getcallin tomorrow at 4:30 ET with @Trysta_Krick: https://t.co/LUdyMnN65t
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) June 16, 2022

Gordon was productive for the rebuilding club in 2021-22, averaging 13.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists on .475/.412/.778 shooting in 57 games, including 46 starts. Although his points per game were tied for a career-low, the veteran shooting guard posted a career-best true shooting percentage of 61.4%.

The 33-year-old is essentially on an expiring $19.57M contract as his $20.92M figure for 2023-24 is non-guaranteed.

This article first appeared on Hoops Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

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