The NBA Trade Deadline 2023 is in less than a month. Which player will necessarily be transferred by February 9? The editorial staff of TrashTalk looked into the matter. Here are the answers without further delay.
Nico M
Eric Gordon.
#FreeGordon. The veteran guard is tired of playing in Houston with kids who don’t pass and in a team where there is no progression from one season to the next. We exaggerate the line but it is Gordon himself who says it, ultimate proof that the time has come to end this relationship which is going nowhere. At 34, Gordon doesn’t have time for that kind of bullshit anymore, but he does have time to help an ambitious team looking for experience, 3-point shooting and an offensive boost (probably in off the bench). Gordon with an unsecured salary for next season and a future free agent in 2024, his transfer may finally arrive in the next four weeks. In any case, we hope so for him.
Nico V
Eric Gordon.
Since the time that M’sieur Gordon must leave, it is time to act now. His recent remarks on the Rockets have a funny smell of farewell, as if he had to denigrate his group – with good reason, because Houston is really lame – to finally find a ticket out. Fortunately, the Fusées have with this dear Rico a great opportunity to recover some nice rewards. The guy would probably go very well in a rain of staff to strengthen the bench before the Playoffs. His numbers are perhaps the worst of his career, but hey, let’s not forget that the boy is on the verge of telling journalists that he plays with pipes. His age is starting to put pressure on him if he wants to end his career with a ring, so be good business gentlemen of Houston and end the joint venture with a deal that will suit everyone.
Arthur
Eric Gordon.
The 40-something who doesn’t want children. Experienced the heyday of Club Med. The bubble jacuzzi in the rooms. Marble coasters. Free-to-air adult channels. Today finds himself invaded by rude kids. And that it drinks from the bottle, and that it puts the hood inside… Partisan of “it was better before”. His old friends have migrated to Club Robinson in the Maldives. Eric Gordon does not have the strength to take an interest in the new generation. Too noisy. Focused on appearance. We talk to them about shooting at 50% shooting, they talk to you about shooting a Paco Rabanne ad. The lag is too large. What other choice than to leave?
Alex T
Jae Crowder.
Since we have to choose a certain starter, we might as well aim with someone who has been waiting for his departure since the start of the season. In the closet in Phoenix, Jae Crowder will pack his bags at the deadline and there will be no shortage of courtiers. He will pack his bags because the Suns need reinforcements and urgently. Maybe there is an unlikely scenario in which he stays and he finds Monty Williams’ rotation but I highly doubt it. That would mean assuming that the sideline was unnecessary and that the Cactus deprived themselves of a useful player for several months of the regular season for nothing. Not to mention that the player is out of contract this summer. In short, departure time has come and it’s scheduled for February. Bidding can begin.
Clément
Eric Gordon.
As far as I’m concerned, it goes “obviously” on Eric Gordon. The rear drags his spleen this season in Houston and delivers his worst statistical production in career with 11.7 points on average at 42.3% on shots including 36.2% from the barracks of Travis Scott. The canardeur with the crushed head no longer hides his discomfort and has already multiplied the statements filled with seum, on Twitter or in a press conference, in particular about the lack of progress or collective among the Rockets. It must be said that in the midst of these sassy young tattooed and Instagram-savvy young people, victories are not really on the agenda and come after the stats, the spotlights, the latest Paco Rabanne perfume ad or even the latest outfit Amiri. Unfortunately, at 34, the Sixth Man of the Year and winner of the 3-point contest in 2017 has run out of time and wants a shot at the title. Suffice to say that it is badly blocked for the Rockets, who would do better to trade this player who has been pouting for months, who retains a good market value and who is entering the last guaranteed year of his contract.
Avana
Bojan Bogdanovic.
Without much originality, my number 1 client for a move before February 9 is Bojan Bogdanovic. You will agree, the place of a veteran who, at almost 34 years old, is having his best scoring season in the NBA (21 points at 48.4% address including 41.6% parking), it is not really the Eastern Conference’s trash room. Several boards were not mistaken there, since the Luka Modric of the orange ball is in the sights of several franchises with postseason objectives. It is recalled that not yet two years ago, the native of Mostar (current Bosnia and Herzegovina) was a holder in a Jazz number 1 in the West. The one who also went through the Pacers, the Wizards and the Nets is still under contract until 2025, enough to consider still relying on his services in the medium term. Calling all ambitious teams, are you looking for scoring, shooting, experience in the wings? Make your offer and release Bojan.
Louis-Emmanuel
Cam Reddish.
For me Cam Reddish. I could have chosen another name, as the candidates for departure are numerous, but the situation of the winger caught my eye. The former Dukie was completely shelved – like Evan Fournier – by Tom Thibodeau, when the latter decided to reduce his rotation. Consecutive injuries to Obi Toppin and RJ Barrett didn’t change anything, if Vavane was entitled to a return to the courts, Reddish has never touched the ball in a match since November 18. The 23-year-old still has several leads in the League, especially with the Bucks and the Lakers. Drafted in 8th position in the 2019 Draft, the one whose explosion is still awaited is an interesting profile for franchises seeking to bring energy off the bench. Capable of drawing from afar, of attacking the circle, his versatility and his two-way side attract some courtiers. The New York board requires only 2 second rounds of draft. It’s a gift.
