Bobcats reportedly close to buying out Ben Gordon

The Charlotte Bobcats and Ben Gordon are closing in on a buyout agreement that will make the veteran guard a free agent.

The 30-year-old Gordon is under a $13.3 million contract for this year after the team picked up his option for 2013-14 in June.

Gordon has seen limited minutes in recent weeks, averaging 5.3 points in 14.4 minutes per game this season.