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The Phoenix Suns brought New Orleans free agent Eric Gordon in for a visit Tuesday, and hours later, according to ESPN's Chris Broussard, the two agreed to a four-year deal worth roughly $58 million.

Broussard tweeted:

"Eric Gordon told me this: "I strongly feel (the Suns) are the right franchise for me. Phoenix is just where my heart is.

Gordon averaged 20.6 points per game in nine games with the Hornets last season, and scored 22.3 a night the season before in Los Angeles.

Of course, as a restricted free agent the Hornets have the chance to match any offer Gordon agrees to with another team, meaning he may not actually end up in Phoenix.

As for Beasley, the Suns visited the forward in Los Angeles Sunday and are expected to host host him in Phoenix Wednesday.

A report by Arizona Sports 620's John Gambadoro says the team is considering making him an offer.

Drafted second overall in 2008 by Miami, Beasley spent the last two seasons in Minnesota, averaging a career-best 19.2 points per game in 2010-11. He struggled with his role and injuries last season, but could be the type of player Phoenix not only needs, but can actually acquire.

While Beasley is talented, he has off-the-court question marks that could scare off some teams. But at 6-foot-10 Beasley can be a matchup problem on the offensive end, which is something a scoring-deficient team like the Suns could certainly use.

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    Hani H. wrote...
    Love Both Moves
    If the hornets match then the suns should go after Mayo. I think a starting line up with Mayo and Beasley would look nice.
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    f**kcity wrote...
    typos?
    arizona sports has the most typos i've ever seen from a sports/news website. host host? they delete posts that mention their unprofessionalism
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    esc R. wrote...
    like it
    I like both players. Not in love, but they are young studs with tons of talent. Worried about the off the court issues, but NO has Gordons rights and will match. He has to be stern with them to get a sign and trade with suns which they will not have to give up much. Interesting thing now is, do the suns resign Nash or go with the kid? Either way, we have a pass first floor general that can keep both players happy. However, Im concerned with the 4 position.
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    DaScorpion wrote...
    Nice!
    If we can get both of these players we would be competitive this season. Add the draft picks for Nash, we have a bright future ahead of us. As long as we don't do anymore bad contracts and draft good. I'm excited for 2013!
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