ERIC GORDON NEWS

Markkanen has 24 points in Jazz's 109-101 win over Rockets

Lauri Markkanen had 24 points and eight rebounds to help the Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 109-101 on Wednesday night

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in starting five Gordon is starting Monday's game against the Jazz, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Gordon missed Saturday's matchup with the Bucks due to right groin injury maintenance, but he'll be back with the first unit Monday evening. He'll start alongside Kevin Porter, Jalen Green, Kenyon Martin and Jabari Smith.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antetokounmpo scores 44 points, Bucks rout Rockets 125-105

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 44 points and became Milwaukee’s career leader in successful free-throw attempts as the Bucks rolled to a 125-105 victory over the Houston Rockets on S...

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting Saturday Gordon is out for Saturday's game against the Bucks due to right groin injury maintenance.

Impact Gordon's injury is seemingly minor, but the Rockets have no reason to push the veteran on the second night of a back-to-back. In his absence, Garrison Mathews, Josh Christopher, Kenyon Martin and Tari Eason are candidates to see more minutes, especially with Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) and Bruno Fernando (knee) also shelved.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant scores 49 points, Grizzlies beat Rockets 129-122

Ja Morant scored 49 points and hit five 3-pointers to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-122 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting in preseason finale Gordon (leg) will start Friday's exhibition finale at Indiana, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Gordon will make his second and final preseason appearance before Wednesday's Opening Night game against the Hawks on the road. He's expected to start at small forward to begin the year, but the rebuilding Rockets will presumably look to trade him at some point.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets far from contention, but excited about young talent

From the outside looking in, it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel for a Houston Rockets team that finished with the NBA’s worst record for the past two seasons

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will sit out another preseason game Gordon (leg) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason game against the Heat, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

Impact Gordon didn't play in Friday's preseason game due to rest, but he's being listed as out for Monday's game with leg stiffness. He'll have two more opportunities to play in the preseason before the Rockets open the regular season against the Hawks on Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Friday Gordon (rest) will not play in Friday's preseason matchup against the Raptors, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports

Impact Gordon is still the favorite to start for the Rockets at small forward this season. However, the 33-year-old will likely continue to receive load management throughout the preseason. There is no indication that Gordon will miss any regular season action.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets leaning on Eric Gordon as both leader and important player Eric Gordon continues to serve as a key veteran leader for the Rockets, but he carries significant value as a player, too. “Everyone has a g...

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Favorite to start at SF Gordon is on a path to start at small forward ahead of Jae'Sean Tate, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

Impact Iko notes that while Gordon will likely start for the Rockets, Tate still figures to be a big factor and will see a good chunk of minutes with the starters. The staff will likely tinker with the lineup options during training camp before figuring out how it wants to deploy it when the regular season fires up Oct. 19 versus the Hawks.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Your guide to Rockets training camp: Roster, key storylines, predictions How long will Eric Gordon be around? Is Alperen Şengün the answer at center? Will Kevin Porter Jr. get a new deal?

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Can Mavs Pull Off Eric Gordon Trade with Rockets? Eric Gordon could solve one of the Dallas Mavericks’ biggest needs.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lakers may want Buddy Hield or Eric Gordon along with Kyrie Irving The Lakers seem to be thinking big when it comes to improving their roster.

JULY 20, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Lakers Could Explore Trading for Buddy Hield or Eric Gordon if Kyrie Falls Through The Lakers are in need of three-point shooters, and one NBA insider noted two gunners who they could explore acquiring.

JULY 3, 2022 • SI.COM

Report: Rockets value Eric Gordon, did not like trade offer from Sixers The Houston Rockets value Eric Gordon highly and they did not like the offers they received from the Philadelphia 76ers.

JUNE 27, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Suns, 76ers reportedly showing trade interest in Rockets veteran Eric Gordon ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says the 76ers and Suns are two interested trade suitors for veteran Rockets guard Eric Gordon. Talks appear to be on...

JUNE 21, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Report: Trade talks picking up involving Rockets veteran Eric Gordon “The (trade) conversations surrounding (Eric) Gordon are a bit more frequent now than they were around last year’s trade deadline,” The Athl...

JUNE 20, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Mavs Ex JJ Redick: Suns Should've Traded For Rockets' Eric Gordon The Phoenix Suns might regret not adding another playmaker at this year’s trade deadline after losing to the Dallas Mavericks in the second...

MAY 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rockets optimistic despite posting NBA's worst record again

The Houston Rockets went 20-62 to finish with the NBA's worst record for the second straight season

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston faces Atlanta, seeks to halt 6-game skid

Houston will try to end its six-game skid when the Houston Rockets take on Atlanta

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston takes on Toronto, aims to break 5-game slide

Houston heads into the matchup against Toronto after losing five straight games

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston visits Brooklyn after Durant's 55-point game

Brooklyn takes on the Houston Rockets after Kevin Durant scored 55 points in the Brooklyn Nets' 122-115 loss to the Atlanta Hawks

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edwards has 33, Towns 28, Timberwolves beat Rockets 139-132

Anthony Edwards scored 33 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 as the Minnesota Timberwolves built a huge lead and held on for a 139-132 win over the Houston Rockets

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston hosts Minnesota on home losing streak

Houston looks to stop its 3-game home slide with a victory over Minnesota

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS