With the trade deadline approaching, not only do playoff-level teams need to improve their roster strength, but even the Pelicans, who are 11th in the West, have such a need. We know that the current Pelicans' record is good or bad, bad is not completely hopeless, the current Pelicans record is 19-32, the win rate is only 37.3%, but they are only 2 wins away from the 10th Blazers in the West, in the next 30 games, if the Pelicans can maintain a stable record, then they surpass the Blazers, get the 10th or even 9th record in the West, so as to get a playoff qualifier ticket, it is not impossible.
And All-Star big forward Zion Williamson has been injured and has not been able to play, but in the next 30 or so games, it is not ruled out that the strong interior will return in time, and help the Pelicans and compete for playoff tickets. Because of this, the Pelicans want to continue to strengthen and make the lineup stronger and more reasonable. At present, it is pointed out that the Rockets' Eric Gordon, the Kings' small forward Barnes, and the Blazers' big forward Covington are all pelicans' favorites.
There is also news that the Pelicans have put up 3 big chips - young players Alexander Walker, Jaxon Hayes and Josh Hart, all of which are potential trading chips. If it were possible to get one of these players, the Pelicans would be willing to send off the three young players on the team. This also means that the Rockets' Gordon has added another "buyer", in fact, the Rockets have already had contact with the Suns before, and the Cavaliers in the East also want to get the Rockets' 33-year-old shooter Gordon after Rubio was injured.
And the Cavaliers have spoken out about it, wanting to exchange a future first-round protected draft pick for Gordon! But the Rockets don't seem to be letting up, after all, there is still more than a week to go before the trade deadline, and the Rockets want to wait until these teams release the final offer before making a decision.
In addition to the suns and cavaliers, gordon's two favorites, the Pelicans suddenly joined the game. In fact, even if the Pelicans get Gordon or other forward players, they probably can't go further in the playoffs, but the Pelicans' intention to strengthen has been decided, coupled with the possible comeback of Zion Williamson this season, and Ingram, who has All-Star strength, if Gordon is added, the Pelicans can become the big dark horse in the Western Conference playoffs.
Moreover, even if Gordon can't bring playoff tickets to the Pelicans, then next season, with Gordon's ability and status, he will become the core player in the Pelicans' second team. It's not a bad thing to have Gordon lead the pelicans' young players. Is it just that the Rockets want to send Gordon away? The Pelicans gave the chip offer, is the Rockets willing to accept? This is the only suspense. In short, there are still 9 days to go until the trade deadline, Gordon is bound to cause more team chases, and the Rockets may have to "wait and see".