Report: Eric Gordon declines player option, becomes free agent
The Phoenix Suns' Eric Gordon declined his $3.4-million player option and will become a free agent, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Multiple contenders are expected to pursue Gordon, Charania reports.
The 16-year veteran averaged 11 points and two assists while shooting 37.8% from deep during his lone season with the Suns.
A career 37% shooter from three, Gordon would have been a cheap option off the bench for the Suns, who have $150 million pledged to the trio of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal next season.
In late December, Gordon publicly complained about a lack of touches in the Suns' offense. He struggled during the team's opening-round loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, going just 9-of-28 (32.1%) from the field in the four-game sweep.
The 35-year-old won Sixth Man of the Year for the 2016-17 season while a member of the Houston Rockets.
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