Sixers veteran guard Eric Gordon will undergo surgery on his right wrist on Wednesday, Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports tweets. No timetable for his recovery has been announced.
Gordon has been out since February 9 due to what the team had called a sprained right wrist. Gordon consulted with multiple specialists before the decision to have surgery was made.
It’s another dose of bad news in a disastrous season for the Sixers, who have lost eight straight to drop 17 games below .500. Gordon, 36, has averaged 6.8 points and 1.7 assists in 19.7 minutes per game while making 39 appearances (13 starts).
Gordon signed a two-year, veteran’s minimum deal with the Sixers last summer. He holds a $3,468,960 option on his contract for next season. Considering his health status, Gordon may be more inclined to exercise that option before free agency.
Gordon’s injury was one of the reasons why the Sixers recently signed Lonnie Walker.
Another dumb contract. Gordon is going to be 37 years old next year. No doubt he’s picking up that option.
The only dumb thing about it is tying up a roster spot. The contract itself doesn’t hurt the team and was probably worth the risk when it was offered.
WOW….
And Sixers fans hope Morey can somehow talk him out of that option, Drummond too.
Another terrible Morey deal. How Morey still has a job is a mystery. Last off season was a complete failure