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The Houston Rockets proved unable to close out their first-round series against the Utah Jazz in sweeping fashion, allowing for a Donovan Mitchell fourth-quarter barrage that ultimately forced them to come back home for a Game 5 on Wednesday. Eric Gordon, who had kept Mitchell in check for three quarters and through most of the […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni believes shooting guard Eric Gordon is “one of the better defenders in the league.” Everyone knows what Gordon can do on offense. He’s a sniper from beyond the arc who can also get to the rim at will and finish in heavy traffic. D’Antoni, though, says everyone always overlooks […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon reportedly wants to retire with the franchise, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Gordon, who made $13,500,375 this season, will make $14,057,730 in 2019-20, the final year of his contract. EG wants to retire in Houston and they want to keep him. I’m sure they’ll come to an […]

The Houston Rockets are looking fairly dominant so far in the Western Conference playoffs. One season after falling just short (perhaps 27 three-pointers short) of ending the Golden State Warriors’ stranglehold on the West, the Rockets have cruised past the Jazz in the first two games of their first-round series so far. On Wednesday night, […]

The Houston Rockets got both good and bad news heading into their game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Eric Gordon is listed as probable, but Kenneth Faried is out. Gordon being probable is a positive for Houston. His 16.5 points per game are tied for second […]

The Houston Rockets are listing shooting guard Eric Gordon as questionable and Gerald Green as out for Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Gordon is dealing with a sprained right ankle, while Green is out with a strained left adductor, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. Eric Gordon questionable to play for the Rockets […]

If there was ever any doubt of who the likely 2018-19 NBA Most Valuable Player is, James Harden put the debate to rest with his 61 point explosion over the San Antonio Spurs. His Houston Rockets teammate Eric Gordon certainly thinks so, too. Eric Gordon on Harden's night: "That tops them all. MVP's locked up […]

The Houston Rockets bounced back from a questionable defensive performance during a streak-snapping loss to the Golden State Warriors with a superb effort in a 117-102 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Eric Gordon, who was inspired by the effort on Sunday night, noted his team must keep up this defensive effort until the playoffs start […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon is very confident about his team’s chances of defeating the Golden State Warriors this season. Gordon and the Rockets were one game away from reaching the NBA Finals last season. Many believe if Houston All-Star point guard Chris Paul didn’t hurt his hamstring in Game 5 of the Western […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon, who is very close friends with Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose, says he’s happy for the former league MVP. Rose is having a stellar season for the Timberwolves this year after having a tough campaign last season. Gordon and Rose were AAU teammates back in the day, so […]

The Houston Rockets notched their seventh straight win on Friday following an easy victory against Eastern Conference contenders, the Philadelphia 76ers, 107-91. Rockets guard Eric Gordon contributed 17 points (on 6-of-10 shooting), five three-pointers, a rebounds, and three assists in this one, and following another efficient performance, the veteran wing had nothing but good things […]

Last season, the Houston Rockets believed they could defeat the mighty Golden State Warriors. The Rockets almost pulled it off, coming a good half away from disposing the all-time juggernaut team. This year, despite sputtering out of the gates to begin the season, the Rockets are still confident they can take down this even better […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta wants his team to get at least 50 wins this season, but shooting guard Eric Gordon doesn’t want to stop there. Gordon is so confident that he believes the Rockets will beat Fertitta’s goal of 50 wins. Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta told @Jonathan_Feigen that 50 wins is a goal for Houston. It […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul had some fun after the team’s victory on Wednesday night, posting a picture of Eric Gordon sitting far away from his teammates on the bench: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtkfJqFgx-t/ This seemed to be poking fun at the picture of good friend LeBron James sitting on the end of the bench and well […]

The Houston Rockets defeated the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, but it was not easy. The Rockets needed a 61-point effort from James Harden to hold off the lowly Knicks, and late in the game, Houston forward PJ Tucker had a mental lapse that nearly cost the Rockets the game as well as Eric […]

The NBA’s hottest player currently resides in Texas, as Houston Rockets guard James Harden continues to steamroll the competition in what has become quite the one-man show. However, despite the fact that James Harden typically seems to carry the Rockets solely on his back night in and night out, the presence of fellow guard Eric […]

Eric Gordon was not going to allow the Houston Rockets lose at home in regulation to the visiting Los Angeles Lakers. With less than five seconds left in the fourth quarter of the game and with the Rockets trailing Los Angeles by three points, Gordon took an inbound pass from Austin Rivers and knocked down […]

The Houston Rockets are hopeful shooting guard Eric Gordon can take the floor on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets after an eight-game absence, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. New 10-day contract signee James Nunnally could also make his first appearance for the team against the Nets if the paperwork and physical […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon will remain sidelined for another week, according to Brian T. Smith of The Houston Chronicle, as his bruised right knee has taken longer to heal than previously expected. “I haven’t been able to run or anything, yet,” Gordon said, according to Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. “It depends […]

Eric Gordon, who has been out for more than a week due to a knee injury, may be close to returning to the red-hot Houston Rockets. On Monday, Rockets Head Coach Mike D’Antoni  said that Eric Gordon would be re-evaluated “at the end of the week.” Coach D’Antoni said Eric Gordon will be reevaluated “at […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon, who has a contusion in his right knee, is going to miss his third game in a row on Saturday when the team takes on the Portland Trail Blazers on the road. The Rockets are listing Eric Gordon as day-to-day, but according to head coach Mike D’Antoni, Gordon will […]

James Harden had one of the best nights of his career on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors, finishing with a gigantic 44-point, 15-assist, 10-rebound triple-double and an overtime game-winner to put icing on the cake. Houston Rockets teammate Eric Gordon thinks Harden’s game-winning shot against their rival is the toughest he has seen him […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon underwent an MRI on his right knee on Monday and the sharpshooter says he has a contusion and swelling in it. Eric Gordon won’t play on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The veteran guard told Mark Berman of Fox 26 that he believes the injury is going to be […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon will undergo an MRI on his right knee on Sunday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Eric Gordon left Saturday night’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans on the road in the fourth quarter with the injury. The sharpshooter told reporters after the game his knee is in some […]

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon played a role in his team’s display of fireworks at the Toyota Center, as his four threes aided a record-breaking performance against the Washington Wizards, netting a total of 26 to once again hold the record in their hands. The veteran marksman vowed this team would break the record yet […]

The Houston Rockets could use a three-guard lineup featuring Chris Paul, James Harden and Eric Gordon when they play the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Houston has lost three straight games now, even collapsing in their latest game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Rockets are looking to spark another winning run, and they are considering […]

The Houston Rockets have gotten off to a disappointing 11-13 start to the season after winning an NBA-best 65 games in 2017-18, giving fans high hopes of a similar campaign this time around. The Rockets have struggled to take off and after two straight losses, they have now dropped six of their last eight contests […]

The Houston Rockets dropped to 11-13 after an embarrassing 118-91 loss to the Utah Jazz, who played 45-plus minutes without defensive stalwart Rudy Gobert due to an early ejection. Shooting guard Eric Gordon, the Sixth Man of the Year just two seasons ago, has seen just how different it has been for him and his […]

Though they were defeated in overtime, Houston Rockets teammates James Harden and Eric Gordon pulled off a historic feat in Monday night’s game against the Washington Wizards. Harden, who was named the NBA’s MVP last season, racked up a whopping 54 points against the Wizards. Gordon added 36. Both totals were season-highs. Together, Harden and […]

The Houston Rockets were always the likely destination for Carmelo Anthony once it was clear his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder was over. The Rockets wanted him the previous offseason, but no trade could be worked out. He ended up in Oklahoma City, which did not go well, as the team had an early […]

Rumors are swirling around Carmelo Anthony’s meeting with the Houston Rockets’ front office and coaching staff regarding his role and future with the team. Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports that the return of Eric Gordon from injury and the emergence of Gary Clark are playing important roles in these Anthony discussions. Two individuals […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon is known as a quiet sort of guy on the floor, one who keeps his emotions in check most of the time. The Indianapolis native says the key to his “Yoda-like” persona is keeping an even keel, never getting too high or too low. Gordon, now 29 years of […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon will not play in tonight’s game against the Indiana Pacers in what could have been a return to his hometown. Gordon sustained a right adductor strain injury and did not also play in the Rockets’ previous win over the Chicago Bulls. Scott Agness of The Athletic tweeted out this […]

The Houston Rockets are getting one guard back Saturday night against the Chicago Bulls, but losing another. Reigning MVP James Harden will play after missing the last three games with a hamstring strain, while Eric Gordon will miss the game with a sore leg. New injury issues for the Rockets. Eric Gordon is out with […]

When the Houston Rockets announced the retirement of Jeff Bzdelik last September, no one knew how much of an impact he had made until now. The Rockets’ associate head coach was responsible for improving the team’s defense and he did just that. Without him, the Rockets are struggling with a 1-5 record. Another team that […]

The Houston Rockets have offered four future first-round draft picks to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for small forward Jimmy Butler, but that package doesn’t include shooting guard Eric Gordon, who’d be mandatory for Minnesota in any proposed deal, according to Malika Andrews of ESPN. Timberwolves head coach/president Tom Thibodeau is looking for a grand return […]

Eric Gordon and the Houston Rockets went into Wednesday night’s game against the Utah Jazz hoping to get their season back on track after a slow start. Instead, the Jazz were able to knock the Rockets off by a final score of 100-89. It was not the performance that the Rockets wanted to have, especially […]

The Houston Rockets reached out to the Minnesota Timberwolves after their recent failed trade with the Miami Heat over the weekend, hoping to pounce on the frustration and scoop up Jimmy Butler. The Wolves were reportedly adamant in receiving shooting guard Eric Gordon and forward P.J. Tucker, but the Rockets would not move Tucker, who […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon has surprisingly lost 15 pounds over the offseason, knowing he was bound for an increased role coming into the 2018-19 season. The Indiana product was listed at 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds last season, but has slimmed down to an even 200, giving him a more maneuverable frame to handle […]