New Orleans Hornets make Eric Gordon available; trade more likely in summer

The New Orleans Hornets are open to trading Eric Gordon. 

ESPN's Chris Broussard reported that Gordon is "available," but unlikely to be moved because other clubs are "concerned about EG's health going forward."

Yahoo Sports' Marc Spears reported that the Hornets Pelicans will "explore potential deals for him during the off-season." So don't look for anything to happen anytime soon.
Gordon was  previously rumored to have wanted to return to his home state of Indiana. And a deal for Danny Granger would work financially but that report by Sam Amico acknowledge that the Pacers and Hornets hadn't even discussed a move.

In the offseason, Gordon signed an offer sheet with the Phoenix Suns. He talked about his heart not being in New Orleans. It seems like a break with the Hornets/Pelicans is inevitable. Unloading the oft-injured guard might not be a bad move for NOLA if the return is right.

Sources: New Orleans has made Eric Gordon available for trade. Trade not likely though as clubs concerned about EG's health going forward.
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) February 20, 2013

Photo: Eric Gordon's Twitter.