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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 […]

As the Houston Rockets get set to begin the 2018-19 NBA season, high expectations are surrounding them. After nearly knocking off the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals last season, Houston is hoping to take the next step and get back to that point this year. Eric Gordon may not be viewed as […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon could potentially take part in Mike D’Antoni’s new starting lineup, which would relegate new acquisition Carmelo Anthony to the bench as the team’s new sixth man. “It doesn’t really matter to me,” said Eric Gordon of his position in the starting lineup, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “I just […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni seems to be “strongly leaning” toward bringing his offseason acquisition Carmelo Anthony off the bench as the team’s sixth man, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. While his lineup isn’t set in stone by any means, D’Antoni wants sharpshooter Eric Gordon as a starter, a move that could move James […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon was enthused by the recent team bonding at the Bahamas, as teammate Chris Paul recently shared a photo of the 15 Rockets players in attendance for the event. 🚀🏀🤘🏾 @HoustonRockets pic.twitter.com/KTpKC9izMM — Chris Paul (@CP3) September 6, 2018 “It can help us a lot,” Eric Gordon said of the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose has found a new defender of his legacy in Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon. When Gordon was asked by a random Twitter user about his thoughts on the former NBA Most Valuable Player, he didn’t hide his true feelings about Rose while calling out people who are spending precious […]

Last season, the Houston Rockets were the best team in the regular season. Yet in the postseason, they fell to the Golden State Warriors in seven games. Doubters have turned these facts into bullets. And Rockets guard Eric Gordon has a message for them. The 29-year-old sharpshooting guard held a question and answer session via […]

After ten years in the NBA, current Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon has finally found his niche as an offensive threat off the bench. This, however, does not come as a surprise because, during Gordon’s heyday, he was viewed as a multi-skilled offensive player with the ability to shoot the three-ball, drive to the hoop, […]

Not many were thrilled with Carmelo Anthony’s signing with the Houston Rockets. Is there anything he can contribute? Amidst all the early criticisms, Eric Gordon believes that his new teammate will achieve great success with his new team. Gordon held a question and answer session via Twitter. A fan asked how he thinks Anthony will […]

Eric Gordon, the sharpshooting guard of the Houston Rockets has a long way to go before he hangs up his sneakers for good. But he already knows that he wants to retire as a Rocket. Via Twitter, Gordon called for a question and answer portion from his followers. One fan asked if he wants to […]

The Houston Rockets have been one of the teams in the West loading up to contend against the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors, adding Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony during the past two seasons in hopes to knock them off the block. While the Oklahoma City Thunder tried a similar equation by pairing Russell […]

The 2018 NBA Finals have been a lopsided affair so far with the superstar-laden Golden State Warriors lording it over the hapless Cleveland Cavaliers. Though the Cavs are the best that the Eastern Conference can offer after topping the Boston Celtics more than a week ago, it’s clear that LeBron James is lacking in support […]

The Houston Rockets missed a historical amount of three-pointers in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. According to Chris Herring of FiveThiryEight’s calculations, the odds of missing 27 consecutive three-pointers are one in 72,000. And while each shot is its own separate event, all those shots fell into the context of Game 7. Basketball […]

As a result of Saturday night’s 115-86 loss, the Houston Rockets are now destined for a Game 7 matchup against the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. It’s a win or go home scenario for both teams, but the Rockets are remaining positive, according to Eric Gordon. “If we are in this position, […]

After one quarter in Game 6, the Houston Rockets seemed to be in good shape. They were hitting three’s, and the Golden State Warriors couldn’t seem to hit anything. In the second half, everything changed, and it didn’t take long to realize that a Game 7 was inevitable. Losing a Game 6 in that fashion […]

The Phoenix Suns were the big winners of last week’s 2018 NBA Draft Lottery when they were announced to have won the right to select the first overall pick. There’s no question that the Suns are the envy of just about every NBA team these days, as they have the luxury of picking the best […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni noted he intends to start shooting guard Eric Gordon in place of the injured point guard Chris Paul for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors, according to Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News. The long-tenured coach also expressed doubt of Paul […]

With Chris Paul’s situation hanging in the balance, Mike D’Antoni quickly devised a strategy if his star guard misses Game 6. He will call on Eric Gordon’s number to suit up as the Houston Rockets’ playmaker. As reported by Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, D’Antoni will rely on Gordon to call the shots on […]

After leading the Houston Cougars to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2010, head coach Kelvin Sampson could be making the jump to the NBA to coach the Orlando Magic. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Magic may have some interest in Sampson, to replace Frank Vogel who was fired after last season. […]

The Houston Rockets have been on a proverbial roll for much of this season. As most hoops fans know, they racked up the most wins of any team during the regular season, claiming the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with a 65-17 overall record. Now that Red Nation is deep into the Playoffs, […]

The Houston Rockets executed what would have been a perfect plan against any other team, hoisting 37 threes and putting the ball in the hands of their best players, as James Harden and Chris Paul combined for 64 of the team’s 106 points in a 13-point loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. […]

The Houston Rockets are facing a crude reality coming into Game 2 of their Western Conference Finals series against the Golden State Warriors — their success will be predicated on their ability to adapt to circumstances. Clutch City had worked incredibly hard during the regular season, mustering a franchise-best 65 wins and the top overall […]

Everything was rolling for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. They snatched a 121-105 victory over the Houston Rockets in a game they needed to have. Minnesota’s triples fell at an absurd rate, their turnover count was low, and Houston’s historic offense struggled to get off the ground. Avoiding a 3-0 deficit was obviously huge, but […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves fought hard to obtain a position in the playoffs and finished the season in the eighth spot. It was a success, but it came with playing the No.1 seed in the first round of the playoffs which happens to be the red-hot Houston Rockets who took the season by storm led by […]

He was supposed to be a Spur for life. After winning a championship and the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award in 2014, and finishing in the top three in the regular season MVP race last season, Kawhi Leonard was destined for greatness in a San Antonio Spurs jersey. He was the successor to Tim […]

Behind every great team is a bunch of players making sacrifices. The Houston Rockets are touted to make it all the way to the Western Conference come playoff time and even have a good chance of beating the Golden State Warriors. And 3-point assassin Eric Gordon is one of the key players of the squad […]

In his fourth time trying to lead the pack for the Most Valuable Player award, Houston Rockets star James Harden has not gotten any closer than he is right now to take the prized hardware with him at season’s end. Lauded by executives, coaches, fans, and players for his excellent play, The Beard has heard […]

In an extensive editorial piece written by Alex Wong of Bleacher Report, Houston Rockets small forward P.J. Tucker opened up about his massive sneaker collection, his love for shoes, and how he travels with so many different pairs of sneakers on road trips. According to Rockets veteran shooting guard Eric Gordon, he is positive that […]

Jen Selter and Kristaps Porzingis have been rumored to be dating, or at least they are very interested in each other, but now it looks like the New York Knicks’ injured star might be getting some competition from a fellow NBA star. Selter, who is a model, posted a picture on her twitter account of […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon had been a large component missing from the team’s equation, as he was out for four straight games with an illness. The sharpshooter came back and connected on seven 3-pointers on only eleven attempts Saturday against the Boston Celtics. It was only Gordon’s second game back, but now he […]

The Houston Rockets got a bit of good news, and a bit of bad news before their game with the Nets that tips off at 7:30 Eastern time tonight. Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle was the first one to break news: Eric Gordon good to go with no restrictions for Rockets vs. Nets. No […]

When it comes to the Houston Rockets this 2017-18 season, it is no secret to anyone that the team has battled a plethora of injuries to key players. Luckily, they are starting to get healthier and are expecting the return of shooting guard Eric Gordon from a lower back injury on Tuesday against the Brooklyn […]

The Houston Rockets have made their way to Cleveland for a nationally-televised matchup against the Cavaliers, but it sounds like they’ll be without the services of Eric Gordon, according to a report from Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. Rockets G Eric Gordon out tonight vs. Cavaliers. Rockets confident will return Tuesday vs. Nets. — […]

The field for the 2018 All-Star weekend’s JBL 3-point contest has now been announced. We will again witness an array of shooters tire the net with swishes to battle it out for the crown. The contestants were announced in a special episode of NBA on TNT. There’s a 100% chance it will be raining 👌s […]

After he missed the Houston Rockets’ 114-107 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, star point guard Chris Paul is expected to start tonight on the road against the San Antonio Spurs. However, Tim MacMahon of ESPN also tweeted that potential NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award candidate Eric Gordon will be out […]

The Houston Rockets will face off against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, but it sounds like they could be without the services of Chris Paul and Eric Gordan, according to a report from Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. Rockets guards Chris Paul and Eric Gordon listed as questionable vs. Spurs on Thursday. […]

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon will participate in All-Star Saturday as defending champion of the 2018 JBL Three-Point Contest. The report came via Scott Agness of Vigilant Sports. Gordon won last year’s contest when he beat out Kyrie Irving for the title in a thrilling final round that saw both players score 20 points each. In […]