According to the US media "BR", the rockets, nets, magic three teams are negotiating a swap deal involving Gordon, Joe Harris, Fultz, the specific transaction plan is: the Rockets sent Eric Gordon to Get Markle Fultz, the Nets sent Joe Harris to get Eric Gordon, and the Magic sent Markle Fultz to get Joe Harris. The deal is good for all three teams, let's take a look.
1. The Rockets get Markle Fultz to replace Porter Jr. as the starting point guard
Fultz, the 2017 draft pick, suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during his Jan. 7 game against the Cavaliers on January 7 this year, and is currently recovering well and is close to a comeback. But this season the Magic's starting lineup has changed greatly, Fultz's starting partners Vucevic, Fournier, Aron Gordon, Ennis have all moved away, and the team is now focusing on cultivating the double backcourt combination of Sagas and Cole Anthony, and it is difficult for Fultz to get a chance to start at the Magic.
Fultz is 1.93 meters tall, has an arm span of 2.08 meters, weighs 95 kilograms, is only 23 years old this year, played 8 games for the Magic last season, averaged 12.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game, he is no worse than the Rockets' Jaylen Green in terms of physical talent, he can complete the impact on the basket with excellent explosiveness and speed, and in the game he is good at completing the scoring after physical contact with inside players in the paint. In addition, he has a height and weight advantage in the position of point guard, and is good at using his body to eat the right small guard for a lifetime. At present, Porter Jr. is struggling in the Rockets' point guard position, averaging as many as 6.3 turnovers per game, and Fultz can partner with Jaylen Green in the backcourt after coming to the Rockets, replacing Porter Jr. as the team's starting point guard.
2. The Nets get Eric Gordon to replace Joe Harris, who was weak as soon as he reached a crucial moment
In five games for the Rockets this season, Gordon has averaged 13.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, shooting 52.4 percent from three-point range, and he has the ability to provide firepower to any championship-winning team. What is even more valuable is that Gordon is a big-scene player, and often in the playoffs he can burst out with greater energy, he once locked up Jazz star Mitchell with a strong body, hitting the other side to doubt life. The team interested in Gordon is not only the Nets, the Lakers, Warriors, Lone Rangers, Clippers all want to get him, the Nets can no longer make the mistakes they made when they lost PJ Tucker last year, if there is a chance to get Gordon, presumably general manager Sean Max will not hesitate.
3. The Magic get Joe Harris to make up for the team's weak small forward position
Joe Harbans averaged 11.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1 assist per game this season, the state is very average, but it is undeniable that he is a good shooter, the Magic team lost Fultz last season, made a big blood change, 20-year-old Kerr Anthony took the opportunity to seize the position of the team's main point guard with his outstanding performance, this year the team ushered in the younger No. 5 rookie Sargas, the Magic point guard position is close to saturation, instead of putting three point guards, it is better to trade Joha with Fultz to make up for the team's weak small forward position.
Overall, the three teams in the deal are each taking what they need, with the Rockets solving the incompatibility of Jaylen Green and Porter Jr., the Nets getting their favorite player Eric Gordon, and the Magic optimizing the roster.