Sixers Trade Veteran G Eric Gordon to Grizzlies

Philadelphia clears cap space, Memphis adds experienced shooter

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The Philadelphia 76ers have traded veteran guard Eric Gordon to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for a 2032 second-round draft pick swap and the rights to shooting guard Justinian Jessup. The deal allows the Sixers to clear Gordon's $2.3 million salary from their books, while the Grizzlies add an experienced 3-point shooter to their roster.

Why it matters

The trade gives the Sixers more financial flexibility as they look to build a championship contender around stars Joel Embiid and James Harden. For the Grizzlies, it adds a veteran presence to their young, up-and-coming roster as they aim to make a deep playoff run.

The details

Gordon, 37, has played 18 seasons in the NBA, including seven with the Houston Rockets. He averaged 5.5 points in six games off the bench for the Sixers this season. In his career, Gordon has averaged 15.2 points and 2.7 assists per game. Jessup, a 27-year-old Colorado native, was a second-round pick by the Golden State Warriors in 2020 and his rights were traded to the Grizzlies in 2025. He is currently playing for Bayern Munich in the EuroLeague, averaging 7.6 points per game.

  • The trade was completed on Thursday, February 6, 2026.

The players

Eric Gordon

A 37-year-old veteran guard who has played 18 seasons in the NBA, including seven with the Houston Rockets. He was traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Justinian Jessup

A 27-year-old shooting guard who was a second-round draft pick by the Golden State Warriors in 2020. His rights were traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2025 and he is currently playing for Bayern Munich in the EuroLeague.

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The takeaway

This trade allows the Sixers to clear cap space as they look to build a championship contender, while the Grizzlies add a veteran 3-point shooter to their young, talented roster as they aim to make a deep playoff run.