The Houston Rockets will have one of the youngest rotations in the NBA in 2022-23. It wasn’t so long ago that you could have said the opposite of them.

It’s hard to believe, but the Rockets just wrapped up their first full season in the post-Harden era. This team is focused on the future, but they still have a holdover from their last contending team.

That holdover is Eric Gordon. He was a vital cog during the Harden years, functioning as a high-end sixth man while the Rockets were contending. He’s a solid veteran. The Rockets don’t necessarily need to trade him if they value his mentorship.

With that said, there has to be a price point they couldn’t resist. Intriguing young players or draft capital ought to persuade the Houston Rockets to part with their long-time scoring guard.

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Meanwhile, contenders ought to be interested in an elite floor-spacer who plays defense.

If they’re interested enough, expect to see Gordon on the move this summer. Here are three trade ideas that have him landing elsewhere.