The big name potentially soon on the market!

At the dawn of the recovery in the NBA, some good deals are still possible. For the contenders, we can also plan for February, the date of the next deadline. By then, a big name could be available, as a departure is almost a given. We take stock.

For the Lakers or the Nets, the market seems over. The rosters are full and sometimes even overflow, forcing the front office to make a choice during training camp. Sekou Doumbouya’s future is being played out in Brooklyn, for example, where he will have to make a good impression in the coming weeks. Otherwise ? It will be the door.

While waiting for the continuation, it is not impossible to have good opportunities on the market. Marc Gasol could decide to return to the NBA, even if he does not yet know what his future will be. But it’s not the only name that should be of interest to suitors.

In order to better understand, we must look towards the Western Conference, more specifically at the Rockets. Unsurprisingly, since the departure of James Harden, the franchise is under reconstruction. Kevin Porter Jr is present, while Jalen Green has just arrived. For the veterans, the time has come to go, like John Wall.

But as you can imagine, the ringleader isn’t the only interesting target in the roster. We think of Eric Gordon, who was more than 17 points on average last year. After a first discussion with his leaders, the winger made it clear his desire to leave … even if he will give the maximum in Houston.

He explains to The Athletic:

They already know it, it is not easy in my position. But at the end of the day, my ultimate goal is to get on the floor to help, to show that I’m healthy, and to empower others to be better.

The downside in this story is that Gordon still has to receive about $ 37 million for a two-year contract. Not easy to trade such a deal, even if a buyout is not a solution to be ruled out in a few months. In the meantime, the Rockets are hoping to get a little something.

A shooting winger with an average of 17 points? Here is a profile that will interest the world among the contenders. For the time being, Houston is not yet completely a seller… but that will not be long in coming.