Although the Oklahoma City Thunder have already agreed to sign veteran swingman Caron Butler, who was bought out by the Milwaukee Bucks, that isn’t going to stop them from chasing other players to improve their roster.
The Thunder is the latest team to express interest in guard Ben Gordon, source says. Gordon continues to work on a buyout w/ Bobcats.
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) February 28, 2014
Gordon is currently working on a buyout with the Charlotte Bobcats.
Unlike the other teams who'd previously expressed interest in Gordon, OKC is open to a deal that would preserve BGs free agency this summer
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) February 28, 2014
OKC has a roster spot, but is still deliberating how best to fill it. Gordon among options, but also sentiment they may stay put at 14
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) February 28, 2014
Still a chance Gordon stays in Charlotte if buyout talks aren't successful and other landing spots don't materialize, according to sources.
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) February 28, 2014
Gordon would give the Thunder another option from beyond the arc. Gordon is averaging 5.2 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in 19 games. He’s shooting just 27.6% from beyond the arc this season, but in is a very limited sample size. For his career, he’s averaged 15.6 points per game and shot 40.2% from three.