Report: Clippers won't guarantee Gordon's deal, making him free agent

The Los Angeles Clippers aren't guaranteeing Eric Gordon's $21-million contract for next season, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

As a result, the veteran guard will become a free agent, Wojnarowski adds.

The Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks, and Portland Trail Blazers are showing early interest in Gordon, sources told The Athletic's Kelly Iko.

Gordon joined the Clippers in a three-team deal with the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies at the trade deadline in February. He averaged 11 points in 22 regular-season games for L.A.

The Clippers will save $110 million on their luxury-tax bill by waiving Gordon, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks.

Gordon, 34, started his career in L.A. before being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. He spent the majority of his career with the Rockets, playing seven seasons in Houston and winning Sixth Man of the Year in 2017.

Gordon holds career averages of 16 points, 2.8 assists, and 2.4 rebounds. He's also a career 37% 3-point shooter.

Free agency opens June 30 at 6 p.m. ET.