According to the earlier report of Jack Fisher, Rocket guard Eric Gordon has attracted a lot of attention in the free market, and many playoff teams have asked the Rockets for quotations, and these discussions have mainly focused on the Suns.
While the Suns haven't renewed Ayton's contract, that doesn't stop them from chasing Gordon. The starting tridents of Paul, Booker and Ayton are strong enough, and there are good players such as Bridges and Johnson on the bench. However, Jones still wants to put insurance on the bench, and Gordon, who was once elected best 6th man, is a good choice.
In addition, the Rockets are likely to be on the verge of a first-round pick in any deal involving Gordon. Because Stone knows that Gordon is a good place to live, his joining a playoff team will be a great addition to the battle. So far this season, Gordon has played in 37 games for the Rockets, averaging 29.2 minutes per game, 14.9 points, 1.8 boards and 3.3 assists, and shooting 45.6% from three-point range.
Unlike Payne and Shamet, who are strong and defensive, Gordon is a player who is good at attacking and defending, and even if he does not feel good, he can contribute energy on the defensive end. The only doubt is whether the chips paid by the Suns can make the Rockets move, Stone clearly stated that he wanted to exchange the first round of picks for Gordon, but it did not refer to the poor first round of the market, the Suns have several first-round picks but they are not ranked high in the draft.
If Jones insists on getting Gordon, he must join other chips. However, before that, it is difficult to guarantee that competitors will not be the first to land.