On January 3rd, Beijing time, Rockets lost to the Mavericks 106-111 at home. Their record against Mavericks this season is 1 win and 3 losses. The record so far this season is 10 wins and 27 losses, ranking third from the bottom in the league. Continuing to work hard to compete for the No. 1 pick, Rockets veteran Eric Gordon said in an interview after today's game: "Although we lost, we played in the right way!" The implication is that I can accept losing and I can accept being bad, but I still hope that the Rockets can let me go to a competitive team. Rockets reporter Fagan broke the news that with Gordon's decline this season, in order to maximize the benefits of Gordon's transaction, the Rockets management is also weighing offers from all parties. Just today, the famous NBA analyst CuffsTheLegend tweeted on social media: In order to be able to impact the playoffs , The Knicks are in urgent need of introducing a player with stable scoring ability in the second team. The Knicks have been waiting for Gordon for a long time. CuffsTheLegend also gave the Knicks’ potential trade plan for Gordon. The specific plan is as follows:
The Knicks send Cam Reddish, Obi Toppin, Derrick Rose and the Knicks' 2023 first-round pick get the Rockets' Eric Gordon, Kenyon Martin Jr. and Bruno Fernando
It was also a wise move for the Knicks to send Reddish away. Because he was not appreciated by Knicks coach Thibodeau, Reddish wasted two years of his youth in the Knicks. Obi Toppin, as a 20th lottery pick, has not been reused due to overlapping positions with Randall . His own glass attributes are also the reason why the Knicks gave up on him. The Knicks currently have a record of 20 wins and 18 losses, ranking eighth in the Eastern Conference, and are working hard to make the playoffs. Due to injuries this season, the Knicks are always stretched in the position of forward swingman. The arrival of Gordon and Martin Jr. will not only bring immediate combat power to the Knicks, Gordon's ability to combine sudden shots can also bring strong firepower output to the Knicks' second lineup. The arrival of Martin Jr. can also bring vitality to the Knicks' lineup. Strong performance on both offense and defense is what the Knicks need most.
The Rockets got Reddish, who has the potential to become a top wing, who can become the blueprint for the Rockets' future team building, and can also be used for trade. The arrival of Obi Toppin can improve the Rockets' forward height. Compared with Martin, Toppin has more comprehensive abilities, has low offensive ability, and also has good jumping and explosive power. If he can be cultivated a little, he may definitely become an upgraded version of Martin. The arrival of veterans Rose can bring rich game experience to Green and Porter Jr. The most important thing is that the Rockets got a valuable first-round pick as they wished. The initial judgment is that the draft pick was interrupted in the first round. 2023 is defined as the big year of the draft. Coupled with the Rockets' ability to Taobao, this draft pick is also very precious.
If this deal can be successfully concluded, it will be a win-win for both teams. The Knicks will get three immediate players to greatly increase their chances of making the playoffs, and the Rockets will get young assets and a first-round pick, which they value most.
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