Yes, the NBA owns the New Orleans Hornets...and Eric Gordon just so happens to be the most talented player on the team. A few days ago, owners offered Gordon a contract extension. The Associated Press says that meeting went a little something like...
“Guard Eric Gordon has turned down a four-year extension offer from the New Orleans Hornets, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press late Wednesday night on condition of anonymity because negotiations had not been discussed publicly, didn’t disclose the financial terms of New Orleans’ offer. Gordon, who turned 23 last month, came to New Orleans as a key component of a multi-player trade shortly before the regular season that sent four-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Under NBA rules, the Hornets had until midnight Wednesday to come to terms with Gordon on an extension in order to prevent him from becoming a restricted free agent after this season. Because of his bruised right knee, Gordon has played in only two games this season, including New Orleans’ season opener, when he hit the winning shot to cap a 20-point outing in Phoenix. He bruised his right knee in that game and attempted a comeback on Jan. 4, when he scored 22 points in a loss to Philadelphia. Speaking shortly before the Hornets saw their season-long losing streak reach nine games with a 101-91 setback in Oklahoma City, Hornets coach Monty Williams said Gordon is expected to sit out at least three more weeks.”
Welp, that's that. Rumor has it, Indiana is thee best position to scoop the young guard for next season. Time tells all.
SCREAM @ ME!!!
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