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The Houston Rockets are getting back to full-strength with Ryan Anderson and Eric Gordon both returning to practice ahead of their next game against the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Rockets expect all hands on deck, with Anderson and Gordon back, at practice today. — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) November 24, 2017 The two missed […]

After a slow start to the season, the Golden State Warriors have regained their form, as they are back to tearing opponents apart on a regular basis. Currently on a five-game win streak, the Warriors are toying with opposing teams mostly by brandishing their seemingly unstoppable offense that ranks first in the league in scoring […]

James Harden blew the roof off the Toyota Center after scoring a career-high 56 points, shooting an incandescent 19-of-25 from the floor and 7-of-8 from beyond the arc. Coupled with his game-high 13 assists, The Beard posted numbers that yielded the third-highest contribution in NBA history, accounting for 91 points of Mike D’Antoni’s offense. Following […]

The Houston Astros made history on Wednesday night as they won their first-ever World Series title in franchise history. Even with the Los Angeles Dodgers having the momentum heading into Game 7, the AL West team took control of the game early on, and eventually won 5-1. Their win caught the attention of a lot […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon will return tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers while his teammate Nene remains questionable for tonight’s game, according to Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. Gordon has been trying to sweat out flu symptoms since the start of last week, but one couldn’t tell as he railed back-to-back-to-back 26-plus-point performances […]

James Harden wasn’t immediately part of the raucous celebrations that ensued after Eric Gordon gave the Houston Rockets a dramatic road win over the Philadelphia 76ers with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer. But it wasn’t because he was injured or throwing a fit; it was because he was still busy celebrating Gordon’s game-winner on the floor, with […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon’s hot start to the season just keeps on getting better and better. And on Wednesday night, his hot hands came through again, burning the Philadelphia 76ers for 29 points on the strength of five 3-pointers, that included this game-winning three at the buzzer, allowing the Rockets to escape with […]

The Houston Rockets’ Eric Gordon may be primarily known as a shooter, but in the season opener against the Golden State Warriors, he reminded everyone that he also has the ability to get to the rim and finish with authority in his offensive arsenal. The Rockets guard quickly turned on the jets as he blew […]

Houston Rockets teammates Chris Paul and Eric Gordon have crossed paths at a key point in their careers. Paul was making his way out of the New Orleans Hornets after six seasons with the team and Gordon was coming off his best season yet, averaging a promising 22.3 points per game for the L.A. Clippers […]

Some NBA trades are remembered for their lasting impact on NBA franchises but few trades that didn’t happen become a legend like the Lakers’ botched trade for Chris Paul in 2011. In 2011, Chris Paul was looking for a trade away from the New Orleans Hornets as the lockout was coming to an end. Paul […]

Throughout the offseason, Carmelo Anthony was only willing to waive his no-trade clause for the Houston Rockets. However, as training camp approached, Anthony expanded his list of destinations and was ultimately traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the trade, the Knicks received Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second round draft pick via […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon received his NBA 2K18 rating, only a few weeks prior to the release of the game. The sharpshooting spark plug was given an 80 after a torrid campaign that saw him earn Sixth Man of the Year honors. Who's ready for the new #NBA2k18 @Ronnie2k @NBA2k #NBA2k18 #2kFirstLook pic.twitter.com/lmaupyiBYJ […]

Coming off a Sixth Man of the Year campaign, Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon has been putting in the work early this offseason in hopes to be up to par with the franchise’s expectations coming into this 2017-18 season. Gordon was one of the best three-point threats and one of the deadliest bucket-getters to […]

Aside from being a terrific knockdown shooter and the reigning Sixth Man of the Year, what else do you really know about Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon? If that’s basically it, you can now add “a greedy jerk who doesn’t like kids” on the list. Gordon was seen in an Instagram video participating in […]

Portland is a better fit for Carmelo Anthony than Houston or New York For months, Carmelo Anthony has had a home in NBA trade rumors. With the season a few months away, Carmelo being traded is becoming more likely. Of course, recent reports indicated that the New York Knicks would halt trade talks since they […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon has been named the Sixth Man of the Year for the 2016-17 season, edging out his fellow candidates Lou Williams and Andre Iguodala. Gordon averaged 16.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game through 75 games under head coach Mike D’Antoni. Playing a key part in the team’s […]

Houston Rockets sharpshooter Eric Gordon, former Los Angeles Laker, then Rockets guard Lou Williams, and Golden State Warriors swingman Andre Iguodala have been named as the finalists for the Sixth Man of the Year award. “Splash” Gordon has been one of the best stories of the season, shedding the reputation of an injury-prone talent and […]

In an attempt to compensate for the loss of their backup center, Nene, the Houston Rockets will make some changes to their starting lineup. The adjustments will be made in Game 5 of their Western Conference Semifinals matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, as the team announced that Eric Gordon will start in place of […]

Last night, Houston had no problems whatsoever from long distance as their three-point barrage catapulted them to the NBA record books. In their 122-100 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, the Mike D’Antoni-influenced team stayed true to its coach’s philosophy, making it rain threes all over Toyota Center as they hoisted long bombs one after […]

It was only fitting that a fast-paced, volume-shooting Mike D’Antoni-led team like the Houston Rockets would hoist an NBA-record 50 three-pointers in a game Friday night against the Sacramento Kings. The Rockets made 21 of them (42 percent for the game) as super-sub Eric Gordon led the charge, attempting 12 in 29 minutes, while “points […]

With some big names coming to play on Sunday, we have picked some that stand out more than others, either due to matchups, pace of play, or early signs of consistency. High Flyers (9000+): Russell Westbrook (13,000): I would normally never own a player with what is an absolutely insane salary, but Westbrook should have […]

Coach Mike D’Antoni knows what it means to see his vision for basketball realized. He coached a Phoenix Suns team in the 2000s that ran a similar offense to what the current NBA structure promotes. The run-and-gun style of basketball he implemented was almost ahead of its time. Since those years, D’Antoni hasn’t found a […]

A few days ago, Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverly decided to undergo surgery on his ailing knee. The feisty point guard was initially expected to miss three weeks before resuming basketball activities. However, in a recent article by Jonathan Feigen for the Houston Chronicle, that timetable had just got extended. Rockets guard Pat Beverley opted to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery […]

James Harden is organizing a players-only minicamp for the Houston Rockets, to be held next week in Miami. “James is doing everything,” said forward Corey Brewer to Mark Berman of Fox Houston. “He is showing he wants to be a leader.” “He’s the franchise player. He signed the extension. So it’s his team, and he’s […]

Free-agent shooting guard Eric Gordon was picked up by the Houston Rockets for a four-year, $53-million deal according to The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The money in the deal is fully guaranteed. Gordon will be the second major free-agent signing for the Rockets, after agreeing to a four-year, $80-million deal to scoop power forward Ryan Anderson. […]

Some offensive firepower may be headed to Madison Square Garden in the form of a shooting guard. With $35 million dollars in cap space the New York Knicks are expected to be major players in free agency. While unconfirmed, rumors have swirled that Joakim Noah has agreed to a contract in principle for around $18 million dollars […]