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Ben Gordon | Guard

Team: Charlotte Bobcats
Age / DOB:  (30) / 4/4/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 200
College: Connecticut
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Ben Gordon, who has a player option for $13.2 million on his contract next season, said that he anticipates returning to the Bobcats.
Why wouldn't he? Gordon won't sniff more than $10M annually as a free agent, and there is zero incentive for him to give up that kind of guaranteed cash despite the reported clashes he's had with head coach Mike Dunlap this season. There is also a possibility his expiring contract is dealt before the season begins. It's good work if you can get it. Apr 18 - 12:18 PM

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Ben Gordon, who blew up for 27 points and six treys in his previous game, played just 16 minutes and missed all four of his shots to finish with three points in Tuesday's loss.

His 27-point explosion came out of nowhere, so it was not all that surprising to see him disappear tonight. The Cats should really be running their young guys as much as possible from here on out, and while it's possible he could have another explosion, it appears to be unlikely.
Apr 10 - 12:02 AM

Out of nowhere, Ben Gordon scored 27 points with six 3-pointers, two rebounds and two assists vs. the Nets on Saturday, playing 28 minutes off the bench.

Gordon was scoreless in his last game and he hasn't cracked 20 points since early January, and the Nets give up the sixth-fewest 3-pointers of any team in the NBA, so this is the epitome of a 'fluke'. Pick him up at your own peril.
Apr 6 - 11:16 PM

Ben Gordon missed all seven of his shots in 16 minutes vs. the Heat, going scoreless with zero assists.

Ramon Sessions is still out with a sprained knee, but tonight's line underscores the risk of deploying Gordon in fantasy leagues. Don't bother with him unless his averages in March appeal to you -- 11.0 points on 38.2 percent shooting, 1.7 threes, 1.5 assists, 0.4 steals and 1.8 turnovers per game.
Mar 24 - 8:43 PM

Ben Gordon scored 19 points off the bench on Monday, hitting 7-of-10 shots (including three treys) with three rebounds and no other stats besides three turnovers in 21 minutes.

This is good Gordon and bad Gordon is enough to limit him to being just a borderline value in 14-16 team leagues.
Mar 18 - 11:38 PM

Ben Gordon hit just 4-of-16 shots on Friday, scoring 10 points with two rebounds, two assists and two threes in 26 minutes off the bench.

Gordon is getting looks right now but he's still not converting, coming off a bad 5-of-13 shooting night on Tuesday, as well. Owners looking at his short-term value while Ramon Sessions is out should keep his game log open on their computer the next time he gets hot and hits a bunch of threes.
Mar 15 - 10:02 PM

Ben Gordon hit 5-of-13 shots and three 3-pointers for 17 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals in Tuesday's shockingly easy win over the Celtics.

Gordon is hot and should continue to roll with Ramon Sessions' season in jeopardy. This was his fifth straight game of at least 13 points and he's hit a 3-pointer in seven straight games, making him worth a look in most leagues now that he's no longer in Mike Dunlap's doghouse.
Mar 12 - 10:48 PM

Ben Gordon shot 7-of-18 from the field for 19 points with four boards, three assists and three 3-pointers in 28 minutes.

The 18 shots are enough to garner our attention and he's in line for some consistent playing time with Ramon Sessions out for a month. Gordon is worth a look for any owner that needs threes and/or scoring.
Mar 8 - 9:33 PM

Ben Gordon scored 16 points with two 3-pointers on 6-of-15 shooting in 26 minutes of Tuesday's blowout loss to the Nets.

Gordon hadn't played more than 17 minutes in any of his previous 10 games and while it's interesting that Mike Dunlap chose to use him tonight, don't get used to him seeing this kind of run. The Bobcats are getting crushed on a nightly basis and it's time to turn the young guys loose, meaning tonight's game looks like a fluke for Gordon.
Mar 6 - 10:09 PM

Ben Gordon returned to the Bobcats' rotation in Sunday's defeat, finishing scoreless in 12 minutes off the bench.

Gordon has been clashing with Mike Dunlap, and as a result he received a DNP-CD on Friday. BG is easily the Cats' highest-paid player ($12.4 million) and there is zero doubt that he'll opt-in for $13.2 million next season. He can no longer agitate for an immediate trade, and sulking won't improve his trade value over the summer, so ideally he'll mute his frustrations and play well in a 15-20 minute role for the next two months.
Feb 23 - 10:04 PM

Ben Gordon received a DNP-CD in the Bobcats' first game following the trade deadline.

Gordon was never suspended after a reported run-in at practice with coach Mike Dunlap because the Bobcats reportedly wanted to preserve his trade value. Since they were unable to move Gordon before Thursday's deadline, it appears the Bobcats chose Friday to send a message to the disgruntled guard.
Feb 23 - 10:43 AM

The Nets are no longer considering a deal for Charlotte's Ben Gordon in exchange for Kris Humphries.

This report comes from multiple sources and some of the reports are of the emphatic fashion. The Nets are clearly trying to make a move tomorrow, but it won't be for Ben Gordon.
Feb 20 - 11:58 PM

According to the Charlotte Observer, Ben Gordon and coach Mike Dunlap have had issues prior to Monday's reported showdown during a shootaround.

According to the Observer, when pulled from a game in January by Dunlap, Gordon lingered on the court and was visibly frustrated. Gordon also met twice with Dunlap regarding the guard's limited role on the Bobcats. Despite an obvious desire to move the disgruntled Gordon, we can't imagine this will help his trade value.
Feb 15 - 10:58 AM

Ben Gordon reportedly told Mike Dunlap that he needed to "humble himself," and the Bobcats are now expediting their efforts to trade Gordon before the deadline, sources told Yahoo! Sports.

Wow. Last season it was Tyrus Thomas who got into a spat with Paul Silas, and now Gordon isn't getting along with Dunlap. The team did not suspend Gordon because they didn't want to weaken his perceived trade value, but it's pretty weak as it is. The Nets, a team with rumored interest in Gordon, are reportedly "still mulling" an offer of Kris Humphries for Gordon, but don't appear inclined to make a move.
Feb 14 - 12:32 PM

Ben Gordon scored 18 points in Monday's loss to the Bulls with three rebounds and four 3-pointers in 28 minutes.

He certainly wanted to stick it to his former team and he wasn't bashful about taking contested jumpers. Since Gordon's goose egg on January 21, he's averaged 17.0 points with 2.3 triples. The inconsistencies will be a pain, but he's worth a look for owners needing some scoring and treys.
Jan 28 - 11:17 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Kemba Walker
2Ramon Sessions
3Jannero Pargo
SG1Gerald Henderson
2Ben Gordon
3Jeff Taylor
SF1Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
2Reggie Williams
PF1Josh McRoberts
2Byron Mullens
3Tyrus Thomas
4Jeff Adrien
C1Bismack Biyombo
2Brendan Haywood
3DeSagana Diop