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Peter Vecsey: Confirmed NOLA shopping Gordon. Dialogue (little bit) w GST. He's off-dribble penetrator it lacks but already have 1 too many fragile guards Twitter @PeterVecsey1

New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Eric Gordon 

Sources say the rumored Eric Gordon-to-the-Warriors' deal will not happen before Thursday's trade deadline. Don't count out the chance that it could be visited (or re- visited) this summer. Why? Will explain shortly. Sulia

Golden State Warriors, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Eric Gordon 

Sam Amico: FYI: Source says trade talks involving Hornets G Eric Gordon and Warriors G Klay Thompson are at "more than exploratory" stage. Twitter @SamAmicoFSO

Golden State Warriors, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Eric Gordon, Klay Thompson 

Sam Amico: If Warriors were to make trade, it'd have to involve contract of either Richard Jefferson or Andris Biedrins, league sources say. Twitter @SamAmicoFSO

Golden State Warriors, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Richard Jefferson, Andris Biedrins, Eric Gordon, Klay Thompson 

Hornets officials had no comment regarding trade rumors Tuesday night, but Gordon said for the second consecutive day that he’s not concerned about the trade deadline. However, he acknowledged that anything is possible. "I don’t really get caught up to it,’’ Gordon said Tuesday night. "But you just never know your situation. That’s part of the process but at the end of the day, you can’t worry about that as a player. If it happens, it happens. I’m definitely not worried about it.’’ New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Eric Gordon 

Sources confirm the Hornets would be interested in any trade deal with the Golden State Warriors that would include second-year shooting guard Klay Thompson. But sources indicate the Warriors are reluctant to part ways with Thompson, whom they feel is a young emerging star. New Orleans Times-Picayune

Golden State Warriors, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Eric Gordon, Klay Thompson 

Hornets officials had no comment regarding trade rumors Wednesday night, but Gordon said for the second consecutive day that he’s not concerned about the trade deadline. However, he acknowledged that anything is possible. ``I don’t really get caught up to it,’’ Gordon said after Wednesday night’s game. ``But you just never know your situation. That’s part of the process but at the end of the day, you can’t worry about that as a player. If it happens, it happens. I’m definitely not worried about it.’’ New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Eric Gordon 

Chris Broussard: Sources: New Orleans has made Eric Gordon available for trade. Trade not likely though as clubs concerned about EG's health going forward. Twitter @Chris_Broussard

New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Eric Gordon 

The Hornets are expected to keep guard Eric Gordon through the trade deadline and explore potential deals for him during the off-season, a source told Yahoo! Sports. Yahoo! Sports

New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Eric Gordon 

New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon said Monday night he understands his name likely will surface in rampant trade scenarios before Thursday afternoon's trading deadline, but concedes it's the nature of the business and he's comfortable in New Orleans. "I'm not really worried about it," Gordon said. "I've just got to go out and play my game and look forward to this week. Whatever happens, happens. It's happened to be before where I was traded. Business is business. I really don't worry about that. I'm just focused on this team. "For any player that goes from team to team, whatever the situation is, it's all about playing basketball. And it's good to represent whatever organization you're in. I'm here. And I look forward to being here. That's that. Our team is building as one. And we'll see what goes on from here." New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Eric Gordon 

"I'm not really worried about it," Gordon said. "I've just got to go out and play my game and look forward to this week. Whatever happens, happens. It's happened to be before where I was traded. Business is business. I really don't worry about that. I'm just focused on this team. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Eric Gordon 

"For any player that goes from team to team, whatever the situation is, it's all about playing basketball. And it's good to represent whatever organization you're in. I'm here. And I look forward to being here. That's that. Our team is building as one. And we'll see what goes on from here." New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Eric Gordon 

Eric Gordon: R.I.P Jerry Buss Twitter @TheofficialEG10

Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Hornets, Jerry Buss, Eric Gordon 

After the report the Warriors inquired about Eric Gordon, I checked in with some sources. Here is what I learned... The Warriors like Eric Gordon's talent. What they don't like is his injury history, especially the cartilage damage in his knee, especially already having two injury-prone starters. And they don't like his huge contract, which pays him $29 million the next two seasons with a $15.5 million player option for 2015-16. And they don't like what it would take to get him (probably Klay and Barnes). So, basically, there are no talks for Eric Gordon. At least none with the Warriors involved. At least not now. Sulia

Golden State Warriors, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Eric Gordon 

I'm told a Gordon trade this season is highly unlikely, with one source with knowledge of the situation telling ESPN.com this week that, as things stand, there's "less than a 10 percent chance'' New Orleans would move Gordon before the deadline. Still, the fact that the Hornets made calls around the league implies that they are at least warming up to the idea of moving him at some point. ESPN.com

New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Eric Gordon 

Word is Dallas, Houston and Golden State are among the teams that have inquired about him. Houston envisions playing him alongside James Harden and Jeremy Lin in its fast-paced system, with Harden at small forward. ESPN.com

Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Eric Gordon 

New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon missed Wednesday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers after spraining his right hand during the team's morning shootaround at the New Orleans Arena, team officials confirmed. The Hornets did not announce Gordon would sit out until 35 minutes before tipoff. He was not available for comment and was not on the bench with the team during the game. Gordon also was not seen in the locker room afterward. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Injuries, Eric Gordon 

Steve Kyler: Not saying Hornets wouldn't move Eric... they'd want tremendous value in return. Hard to do that mid-season Twitter @stevekylerNBA

New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Eric Gordon 

Seven months after he tried to force his way to Phoenix and made it widely known that he was upset with how the Hornets handled his free agency, Gordon isn't about to declare his long-term love for New Orleans because, well, he has been hurt before. He will focus on the immediate future of helping with his young team's evolution, he says, trying to get from "80%" health, as he deems himself, to 100% while shoring up the conditioning that continues to limit his effectiveness. Anything after that, as he has learned the hard way, is hard to predict. "You never know what could happen," Gordon told USA TODAY Sports by phone when asked if he now sees New Orleans as the long-term spot for him. "The main thing right now is to really focus on this team. After thinking about my injuries and everything, everything is year by year with me. I have to focus on this year. I don't know what's going to happen. You never know what's going to happen." USA Today Sports

New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Eric Gordon 

This much seems clear about Gordon from the evidence gleaned at the moment: With the Feb. 21 trade deadline looming, all signs point to him staying with the Hornets at least through this season. According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Gordon has told team officials he is content and no trade demands have been levied by him or his camp. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because of the private nature of the talks. Per the rules of the league's collective bargaining agreement, Gordon has been eligible to be traded since Dec. 15. USA Today Sports

New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Eric Gordon