Sources with knowledge of Gordon's thoughts said that while Gordon did not reach out to management to request a trade, he was open to his own trade to the playoffs.
In an offseason, in a meeting with Houston management, the Rockets conveyed their desire for Gordon to stay.
"They always know, it's definitely not easy for me," Gordon said of Houston understanding how he felt. "But my ultimate goal is to play, show my health, show me good form, help my teammates get better."
Gordon is a professional player with integrity, and he will fully cooperate with the coaching staff to prepare for this season and complete the role he plays. As a former top high school student, Gordon has gone through ups and downs and knows how to help Jaylen Green adapt to this complex and changeable league.
According to sources, he was one of the members of the trip to the Bahamas before the boot camp (Wall was excluded, according to sources).
The Rockets have been there for the previous seasons as a means of building chemistry and laying the groundwork for a grueling season. The situation is a little different now, but the goal remains the same.
Speaking about the trip, Gordon said: "It's really nice that everyone can get together. It's always good to play together and be with friends. ”
"It's time to start working on the details and the chemistry. How can we make the new guys more suitable for here? What should we do? How can we make each other more trusting and playing a role at a high level? That's what we're facing, and that's the next step to solve. ”
Gordon has played just 27 games in a season, having previously recuperated from a knee injury, most recently in March after being reimbursed for a groin injury.
With training camp less than two weeks away, he is ready for the new season. Gordon said: "Whether physically or mentally, I'm definitely in a good position. ”
"Looking forward to going to training camp with the team, don't worry about any setbacks or anything."