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During his media session with reporters on Saturday, Houston Rockets combo guard Eric Gordon talked about the challenge of guarding Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James. No one is going to stop James for four quarters since he’s an all-time great. With that said, Gordon is just going to do whatever he can […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon hit a tough 3-pointer to end the first half of Monday’s Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder despite Chris Paul being right in his face. ERIC GORDON AT THE BUZZER 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ok8VKo0qA5 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 1, 2020 Eric Gordon and the Rockets are trying to send the […]

The Houston Rockets were not pleased with the officiating crew following Saturday’s Game 3 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. A number of whistles determined key possessions both towards the end of the fourth quarter and into overtime. One of these involved a Rockets turnover on an inbounds pass with 24 seconds to go. Rockets […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James crossed paths with Houston Rockets All-Star Russell Westbrook as Westbrook was conducting an interview on the Disney World campus on Monday, and James interrupted the media session to inquire about Westbrook’s strained right quad. “How’s the quad?” James asked Westbrook. “Good,” Westbrook curtly replied. Here’s an injury update: LeBron […]

The first-round meeting between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder has emerged as one of the most intriguing matchups in the opening round of the playoffs. Thunder All-Star point guard Chris Paul has done a tremendous job leading his team to a surprisingly impressive performance all season long, which is why Rockets guard Eric […]

The Houston Rockets sent out some good news on Monday morning, noting that Russell Westbrook and Eric Gordon are expected to be back in the lineup this week. Westbrook has been dealing with a bruised quad as of late, but the former UCLA standout is expected to be available for Tuesday night’s matchup against the […]

According to Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni, shooting guard Eric Gordon is close to returning and could play on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, D’Antoni didn’t confirm Gordon’s return but is optimistic that the Rockets’ deadeye shooter will suit back up. “Obviously, we’ll have to wait […]

The 2019-20 NBA campaign has not even restarted yet, and the Houston Rockets have already been dealt a significant blow. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Rockets guard Eric Gordon is expected to miss two weeks as a result of spraining his left ankle during his team’s scrimmage against the Boston Celtics […]

Injured Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon knows he’s got his teammates to back him up no matter the situation. Fellow Rockets stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook have shown their support for Gordon’s recovery and reassured fans that they are still on top of their game.  The 6-foot-3 Rockets star, who has been ailing a […]

The Houston Rockets dodged a major bullet on Tuesday after X-rays results on Eric Gordon’s ankle came back negative. X-rays on Eric Gordon's left ankle were negative. Rockets will know more tomorrow, but D'Antoni said he will be out a few days. — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) July 29, 2020 The 6-foot-3 sniper was helped off […]

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon suffered an ankle injury in their scrimmage on Tuesday. While X-rays came out negative, fans and critics shared their thoughts on Gordon and how his injury would affect the Rockets’ playoff run. One fan noted Gordon’s importance despite his inconsistent performance. Moving forward, the fan believes that the rest of […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon suffered a left ankle injury on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics and was forced to leave the game. Gordon needed help leaving the court. Rockets guard Eric Gordon was helped off the court after suffering what appeared to be an ankle injury.pic.twitter.com/mv2H6tf7Ua — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 29, 2020 Hopefully, […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni knows what he’s going to get from superstars James Harden and Russell Westbrook on a nightly basis. Most pundits, however, believe the team is lacking a third consistent scorer alongside the two MVPs to seriously contend for a title. For his part though, D’Antoni thinks the Rockets already have […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been quite fortunate when it comes to their free-agent signings over the years. After all, the current heart and soul of the team — Jrue Holiday — was retained via free agency, while vets like JJ Reddick and Rajon Rondo also made huge impacts in their short tenure in NOLA. […]

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon recently opened up about his team’s championship aspirations. According to the former Sixth Man of the Year winner, he believes that for his team, consistency is going to be key. ” You know to be honest,” the Rockets talent said, via Kelly Iko of The Athletic. “If we’re ever going […]

Houston Rockets swingman Eric Gordon has chimed in on the current discussion about potentially resuming the season in the near future. According to Gordon, his primary concern is the fitness of the players, with everyone having been in quarantine over the past month or so. In his mind, the players would need around a month […]

The Houston Texans shocked the sports world on Monday when they traded All-Pro wideout DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals. Like many Texans, Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon is really surprised the trade went down. Man I thought @DeAndreHopkins would never leave Houston. He’s a special player!!! — Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) March 16, 2020 […]

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon has known Detroit Pistons star Derrick Rose for a while. Rose and Gordon were AAU teammates and formed a lethal dynamic duo during the summer before their senior year of high school. Gordon always knew Rose was destined for great things and isn’t surprised the former MVP is still playing […]

Houston Rockets sharpshooter Eric Gordon will be out until after the All-Star Game, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Gordon suffered a lower left leg injury during Friday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns, causing him to miss Sunday’s subsequent loss to the Utah Jazz. Gordon had missed a little over a month after undergoing […]

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon feasted against the Utah Jazz on a night when James Harden and Russell Westbrook sat out, scoring a career-high 50 points in a 126-117 win that now has them in a virtual tie with the Dallas Mavericks. He became the first Rockets player besides Harden to score 50 points in […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Russell Westbrook will be held out of Wednesday night’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks for rest, according to a report from Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. As a result, Eric Gordon will likely see an uptick in his usage rate. Russell Westbrook will sit out the first game of the Rockets […]

Opposing teams are trapping Houston Rockets superstar James Harden at every turn and forcing the other players on the Rockets to score. Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon, who will return to the lineup on Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans, believes his shooting and playmaking skills will help the Rockets cope with teams trapping Harden. […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon will return to the Rockets’ lineup on Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Ironically enough, the last time we saw Gordon play for the Rockets was on Nov. 11. versus the Pelicans. The guard underwent an MRI on his knee the next day and it showed debris. Gordon underwent […]

Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook says Eric Gordon’s return to the lineup is “huge.” Gordon will play on Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Westbrook admits there will be an adjustment period for everyone on the Rockets since Gordon has been out for some time, but the former MVP doesn’t seem too concerned about it: […]

Houston Rockets sharpshooter Eric Gordon has returned to practice, taking full part in it on Friday and slated to play Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. Gordon has been missing from the Rockets’ lineup for the past 21 games as he dealt with a right knee injury. […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon is “closer” to returning to the lineup, according to head coach Mike D’Antoni. Gordon is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. D’Antoni says Houston “should be powerful as hell” on offense once Gordon returns. “Obviously, we’ll have to figure some things out,” D’Antoni told Jonathan Feigen of the […]

After a statement win on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, things are looking pretty good for the Houston Rockets. The team is 19-9 on the season and one game behind the two seed in the Western Conference. However, while the team is playing strong as a whole, nothing is perfect. With the […]

Houston Rockets point guard Eric Gordon will come off the bench when he returns from his knee injury, according to a report from Alykhann Bijani of The Athletic. I asked Coach D’Antoni if Eric Gordon will start or come off the bench upon his return from injury. His quick answer: “bench”. Gordon will once again […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon is “closer” to returning to the lineup, according to head coach Mike D’Antoni. Gordon is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. The Rockets guard will be on a minutes restriction whenever he does return to the court: Mike D'Antoni says Eric Gordon is "closer" to returning. Hesitates […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee last week after a debris was found during an MRI. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni said Gordon has been dealing with knee discomfort “since the middle of last year.” The guard spoke to reporters on Monday for the first time since the […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Wednesday and likely will be out for roughly six weeks. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni said a piece of debris was found on an MRI Tuesday morning and that Gordon has actually been dealing with knee discomfort “since the middle […]

The Houston Rockets fear shooting guard Eric Gordon will need surgery on his knee that would sideline him at least one month, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Gordon is still gathering more information today prior to a final decision, but os leaning toward a clean-up procedure. Gordon could miss up to six weeks […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon will play against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. Gordon missed the Rockets’ previous game against the Golden State Warriors with left hamstring soreness. Rockets guard Eric Gordon (sore left hamstring) cleared to play tonight against the Bulls. — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) November 9, 2019 The Rockets enter their matchup […]

Veteran sharpshooter Eric Gordon is set to return on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls, after missing Wednesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors with a hamstring strain, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Gordon has been struggling to start the season, shooting 27.8% from the field and 23.3% from deep, making only three of […]

All summer long, the question surrounding the Houston Rockets seemed to be about how Russell Westbrook and James Harden would coexist on the floor. However, NBA legend and former Rockets star Clyde Drexler is more concerned about the supporting cast. Although Drexler feels that Harden will have no trouble scoring and sees Westbrook racking up […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors as he deals with left hamstring soreness, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. Gordon is averaging 10.3 points through the first seven games of the season, which is a career-low mark. He is making just […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon is questionable to face the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Gordon is dealing with left hamstring soreness: Eric Gordon is questionable to play for the Rockets against the Warriors tomorrow with left hamstring soreness. — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) November 5, 2019 The Rockets are coming off a 107-100 win […]

Shots are not falling from downtown for Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon to start the season, so he decided to vent his ire on Memphis Grizzlies big man Jonas Valanciunas. The Rockets’ 30-year-old sniper dished out quite the highlight in the team’s away game versus the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Around the eight-minute mark of […]

Eric Gordon has struggled to find his groove through the early stretch of this season, back into a bench role after starting most of last season. The Houston Rockets thrust Gordon into the starting shooting guard spot last season, getting the nod in 53 of his 68 appearances — yet he’s only made one start […]