Sixers officially bring back Eric Gordon on deal after declining option
Now, that possibility is a reality. The Sixers have officially announced that they have re-signed Gordon on a deal. He was limited to only 39 games in the 2024-25 season as he underwent wrist surgery, but he averaged 6.8 points, 1.7 assists, and 1.2 rebounds while shooting 40.9% from deep.
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The 17-year vet shot a blistering 52.6% from deep in the month of January before going down with the injury, so he can still shoot the ball and be productive. Gordon also has a close relationship with rookie VJ Edgecombe from their time together on the Bahamian national team. He can be a productive player while being Edgecombe's vet for his rookie season.
Gordon figures to be available and somebody coach Nick Nurse can turn to in a pinch. He likely won't be a consistent member of the rotation in the 2025-26 season, but when the Sixers need some shooting, he can hop off the bench and fill it up from beyond the arc.
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