Eric Gordon, now a former player of the Phoenix Suns, has decided to decline his player option of $3.4 million and become a free agent.
As the June 29 deadline for player options approaches, players across the league are making critical decisions about their futures. For the Phoenix Suns, these choices are especially significant due to the constraints of the second apron, limiting their financial flexibility.
One of the more intriguing scenarios for the Suns involves 35-year-old Eric Gordon. After finally joining Phoenix in his 16th NBA season, Gordon’s performance fell short of expectations. His 32.6% shooting from three-point range while playing off the bench was underwhelming. To put it in perspective, other players who shot between 32.5% and 33% last season include Jevon Carter, Scoot Henderson, Caris LeVert, and Jordan Poole.
Today, news emerged about Gordon’s decision regarding his future with the Suns.
There had been speculation that Gordon would opt out of his contract, and it has now been confirmed. His tenure with Phoenix did not live up to the initial promise, which has been disappointing for the team. The expectations set for Gordon did not align with his actual performance. The reasons behind his decision to leave could be attributed to a mismatch in culture or fit within the team.
Phoenix's Eric Gordon is declining his $3.4 million player option for the 2024-25 season and becomes a free agent, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Multiple contenders are expected to pursue Gordon, who averaged 11 points on 37.8 percent 3-point shooting last season. pic.twitter.com/fQOp3zknsx
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 27, 2024