The Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks are interested in pursuing Eric Gordon in free agency.
The Pelicans also have interest in re-signing Gordon, who has had injury issues over the past few seasons.
Gordon is coming off a four-year, $58 million deal signed in 2012.
A detailed look at the offseasons for the New Orleans Pelicans ($24 million in projected cap space), Washington Wizards ($30 million projected, 14:15), Denver Nuggets ($31 million projected, 29:00), Memphis Grizzlies ($26 million projected, 44:30), Sacramento Kings ($30 million projected, 1:00:00) and Orlando Magic ($44 million projected, 1:16:00).
With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux of RealGM, The Athletic and the Sporting News (@DannyLeroux).
The New Orleans Pelicans drafted Buddy Hield with the sixth overall pick on Thursday, adding perhaps the most proven scorer available.
“I’m a scorer,” Hield said in his opening remarks to the media. “I can shoot the ball a lot. Love to shoot. I feel like when I go there I can open up the floor for Anthony Davis and other guys to be able to penetrate. And for a guy like Anthony Davis, they have a guy like me who can shoot the ball really well, can keep the floor spaced.”
Alvin Gentry traveled to the Bahamas to watch Hield play and the two discussed playing fast together if New Orleans was in position to take the Oklahoma senior. Hield is just the third player from the Bahamas to be drafted.
“I’m so happy, man, not only for me but for all the kids back in the Bahamas,” Hield said. “The norm is that we never make it out of there. So being one of the few that makes it out there helps me give to the kids and inspire them, like OK, there will be more that will make it out.
“I’m just happy for the Bahamas, really. Put them back on the map, and for all my friends and family."
Danny Ferry has been hired by the New Orleans Pelicans in a special advisor role.
Ferry and Dell Demps worked together with the San Antonio Spurs. Ferry began his front office career with the Spurs.
Ferry has previously been a general manager with the Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers. Ferry was forced out of his role with the Hawks due to a racist scouting report about Luol Deng.
Demps has been general manager of the Pelicans since 2010.
“I am excited to announce Danny Ferry has accepted our offer to join the New Orleans Pelicans basketball operations staff as a special advisor,” said Demps. “Danny’s experience, insight and achievements will be a welcomed addition to the Pelicans as we continue our quest to improve the team.”
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