Storyline: Eric Gordon Injury
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Alykhan Bijani: Eric Gordon returns to practice today. He’ll play Sunday in New Orleans. #Rockets
Cayleigh Griffin: When asked about an update on Eric Gordon, Coach D’Antoni said things are looking good. He said the prognosis was around Christmas so, “could be after, could be before.” He also said he talked to Santa to get the good news. Eric Gordon is on the trip.
Rockets guard Eric Gordon traveled with the team for the first time since his Nov. 13 knee surgery having begun on-court running on Monday, the next phase of his rehabilitation. Gordon said the original projection of a return to games at around Christmas remains in play, though it is too soon to be more definitive. The plan is to gradually increase his workload and back off as necessary, making it difficult still to be specific about a timetable.
“Oh, for sure,” Gordon said. “Before, I was dealing with pain every day. It just got worse as the season started. I was trying to get through it. I was more worried about what I was doing than focusing on the game and just playing the game. I can tell it’s better. By the time I get back here soon, all I’ll worry about is playing. It will be a big relief for sure. “I got to get the conditioning part and strengthen my leg. Everything is heading in the right direction. I just have to continue what I’ve been doing.”
Salman Ali: Eric Gordon believed his knee issue wasn’t that big of an issue during the summer. It’s why he didn’t elect to get surgery then.
Alykhan Bijani: Houston #Rockets announced today that guard Eric Gordon will miss approximately six weeks after undergoing right knee arthroscopy.
An MRI provided answers to why Gordon had gotten off to such a slow start, even relief Gordon said. But the Rockets lose him when the schedule turns far more challenging. “I haven’t been able to do all I really want all year,” Gordon said. “I’ll be able to be more balanced, more athletic. I knew I wasn’t on balance all year. I’ll be able to get it right, now.”
Alykhan Bijani: D’Antoni on Eric Gordon being out 6 weeks: “It’s been bothering him, actually, from the middle of last year. I think he’s probably relieved that he can clean it up, get it going, so he can come as back strong as ever.” He got an MRI this morning that showed “significant” debri
Eric Gordon to miss time
Shams Charania: Timetable expected for Eric Gordon’s absence from Rockets lineup: Up to six weeks, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
Salman Ali: Danuel House will start tonight in place of Eric Gordon. Gordon is day-to-day.
Tim MacMahon: Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni says it “looks good” for Eric Gordon (ankle) playing against the Bucks.
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets guard Eric Gordon listed as questionable to play in Sacramento on Wednesday. He sat out last night in Phoenix.
Salman Ali: Mike D’Antoni says Eric Gordon and James Ennis will play tonight.
Adam Wexler: D’Antoni says Gordon will return tonight, maybe 24 minutes or so, but obviously they’ll see how it goes. #Rockets @KPRC2
Coach Mike D’Antoni said over the weekend that he anticipates Gordon (right knee contusion) returning at some point this week and Paul (strained left hamstring) likely rejoining the lineup next week.
Mark Berman: Eric Gordon on his right knee:”I have a big contusion&a lot of swelling.The good thing,it’s going to be more short term than long.We’ll c how I feel over the next couple of days. It’s kind of more on feel.I know if I’m able to run,I don’t care how much pain I have I’m gonna play”
Salman Ali: From Daryl Morey’s Instagram Q&A: pic.twitter.com/tBoUWdsfOy
Adrian Wojnarowski: Rockets guard Eric Gordon will get an MRI on bruised right knee Sunday, league source tells ESPN. He left Saturday night’s victory over New Orleans in fourth quarter with the injury.
Jonathan Feigen: Eric Gordon good to go for the Rockets. Was questionable.
Alykhan Bijani: Eric Gordon QUESTIONABLE with a sore left knee for tomorrow night vs. Memphis. #Rockets
Jonathan Feigen: Eric Gordon to return for Rockets tonight in San Antonio.
Tim MacMahon: Eric Gordon (sore leg) is out again for the Rockets. “He’s getting close,” Mike D’Antoni said. “Hopefully next game.”
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets guard Eric Gordon ruled out to play in Indianapolis on Monday with a right adductor strain.
Jonathan Feigen: D’Antoni said Eric Gordon is day-to-day. Happened last night. Rockets calling it a sore right leg.
Jonathan Feigen: New injury issues for the Rockets. Eric Gordon is out with a sore leg. James Ennis is questionable with a sore right hamstring. That was the hamstring that had been strained before he came back last night in Brooklyn. James Harden is available to play tonight against in Chicago.
Michael C. Wright: Clint Capela had an x-ray onn that tight hand, and D’antoni said it’s just a bruise. Said he was worried. Said Eric Gordon’s knee is fine too.
Jonathan Feigen: D’Antoni said Gordon jammed his foot, but could have stayed in the game. Will take a couple days off.
Adam Wexler: #Rockets injury update for tonight at LAL: Anderson (ankle) is OUT; Gordon (ankle) is probable.
Mark Berman: #Rockets status report: Ryan Anderson out (left ankle sprain), Eric Gordon probable (left ankle soreness)
Tim MacMahon: Key Rockets reserves Eric Gordon (foot) and Ryan Anderson (ankle) are out again against the Thunder.
Tim MacMahon: Rockets sixth man Eric Gordon (foot) will rest as a precaution against the Trail Blazers, coach Mike D’Antoni said. Ryan Anderson (ankle) is also out.
Alykhan Bijani: OUT for the #Rockets Eric Gordon (knee) Chris Paul (hip) Nene (back) IN: Luc Mbah a Moute Trevor Ariza Gerald Green to start tonight.
Kelly Iko: #Rockets G Eric Gordon is “good to go” and should make his return tonight, according to a source close to the player. Gordon has missed the past three games with an undisclosed illness.
Jonathan Feigen: Ryan Anderson (sore right hip flexor) and Brandan Wright (sore right knee) are out for Rockets vs. Clippers tomorrow. Clint Capela (illness) is questionable. Eric Gordon, who missed past three games with an illness, is not on the injury report, so it seems he will be back.
Mark Berman: Eric Gordon out tonight
Jonathan Feigen: Eric Gordon (illness) is out for the Rockets vs. the Timberwolves.
David Hardisty: Eric Gordon is out tonight.
Mark Berman: Mike D’Antoni says the trainers say Ryan Anderson (right ankle sprain) and Eric Gordon (low back soreness) are ready to go
Ira Winderman: Ariza out for Rockets, Gordon doubtful and Anderson will give it a try.
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets G Eric Gordon out tonight vs. Cavaliers. Rockets confident will return Tuesday vs. Nets.
Paul Garcia: Chris Paul will play tonight against the Spurs per Coach D’Antoni. No minutes restriction. Eric Gordon won’t play tonight.
Jenny Dial Creech: Eric Gordon has lower back stiffness and will not return. #Rockets
Jonathan Feigen: Ryan Anderson (illness) and Eric Gordon (strained calf) both doubtful for Rockets vs. Nuggets.
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets G Eric Gordon is back from his stomach virus vs. Sixers tonight. Nene is questionable with his sore left Achilles.
Jonathan Feigen: Eric Gordon out with a stomach virus. Trevor Ariza will play well ahead of schedule. Nene also good to go for Rockets vs. Grizzlies.
Calvin Watkins: Rockets guard Eric Gordon said his back is improving and he hopes to play Wednesday against Miami. Gordon also said the goal is to still participate in All-Star weekend in the three-point contest.
Calvin Watkins: No Eric Gordon tonight.MDA said he expects Gordon for Wednesday’s game and he won’t be shutdown before the break.
Guard Eric Gordon, the Rockets’ second-leading scorer, was out on Thursday with a sore back, the third game he has missed with tightness in his back, but he said he hopes to play Saturday against the Suns. “It tightened up on me toward the end of last game,” Gordon said. “It would have been tough for me to play, but it’s getting better. I’m feeling better. It’s nowhere near as bad as (in) Boston. I’ll see how I feel tomorrow.”
Jonathan Feigen: Eric Gordon out for Rockets vs. Hornets tonight with tightness in his back. Nene available, but expected to sit out with sore shoulder.
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets forward Ryan Anderson out with the flu vs. Bucks. Eric Gordon good to go.
Houston coach Mike D’Antoni said Eric Gordon tweaked his ankle and didn’t have much lift on his shot. Gordon shot 3-17 off the bench in loss to Miami.
Adam Wexler: Mike D’Antoni tells media before game that Eric Gordon will play tonight vs Memphis. Gordon (left big toe) missed last 2 games.
Eric Gordon done for the season
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that guard Eric Gordon underwent successful surgery this afternoon to repair his fractured right ring finger. He will miss the remainder of the 2015-16 season. Gordon, 6-4, 215, has appeared in 45 games this season for New Orleans, averaging 15.2 points, 2.7 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 32.9 minutes per contest.
Scott Agness: Source said that Pelicans’ G Eric Gordon, who suffered a broken right ring finger for the 2nd time this yr, is having surgery this AM in LA.
Eric Gordon done for the season?
Gordon recently missed 16 games after undergoing surgery to repair a fracture to the same finger. He has played in the Pelicans’ past four games, averaging 22.7 points in the first three games and scoring seven points in 11 minutes before ending his night early against Utah. “I don’t know for sure what happened, but it looks like he might have done the same thing again,” Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said. “And that would be unfortunate because he worked so hard to get back. I thought he was really playing really good basketball. For that to happen to him again, if it’s gonna be six to eight weeks — and I’m just speculating right now, I don’t know that for sure – but if that’s gonna be the case, it pretty much takes him until the end of the season.”
Eric Gordon refractured the ring finger on his right (shooting) hand in the New Orleans Pelicans’ 104-96 loss to the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Gordon played 11 minutes before reinjuring the finger, collecting seven points, two assists and two blocked shots.
Brett Dawson: Eric Gordon will be back tomorrow.
Brett Dawson: Eric Gordon has started practicing without contact. He’s shooting and dribbling with his right hand. Hoping for full clearance next week.
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that guard Eric Gordon underwent successful surgery this morning to repair his fractured right ring finger. Gordon sustained the injury during the third quarter of last night’s 114-99 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. His expected timetable to return is 4-6 weeks.
Eric Gordon out at least four weeks?
Scott Kushner: Sources close to the situation expect #Pelicans SG Eric Gordon to miss 4-6 weeks due to broken finger on shooting hand. More info tomorrow.
January 28, 2020 | 2:30 am UTC Update
LeBron James: I’m Not Ready but here I go. Man I sitting here trying to write something for this post but every time I try I begin crying again just thinking about you, niece Gigi and the friendship/bond/brotherhood we had! I literally just heard your voice Sunday morning before I left Philly to head back to LA. Didn’t think for one bit in a million years that would be the last conversation we’d have. WTF!!
LeBron James: I’m heartbroken and devastated my brother!! 😢😢😢😢💔. Man I love you big bro. My heart goes to Vanessa and the kids. I promise you I’ll continue your legacy man! You mean so much to us all here especially #LakerNation💜💛 and it’s my responsibility to put this shit on my back and keep it going!! Please give me the strength from the heavens above and watch over me! I got US here! There’s so much more I want to say but just can’t right now because I can’t get through it! Until we meet again my brother!! #Mamba4Life❤️🙏🏾 #Gigi4Life❤️🙏🏾
James Edwards III: FINAL: #Cavs 115, #Pistons 100. Detroit drops to 17-31 on the season.
January 28, 2020 | 1:39 am UTC Update
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul will miss his first game of the season Monday as he mourns the loss of friend Kobe Bryant. The team is officially citing personal reasons for his absence. Following the Thunder’s game Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Paul returned home to Los Angeles for his daughter’s dance recital and was there when news broke Sunday of Bryant’s death.
“I’ve had several conversations with him,” Thunder coach Billy Donovan said. “I’d like to keep our conversations private. That’s kind of between Chris and I, but he’s doing fine. It’s a personal day for him.”
Paul and Bryant grew close while playing on two Olympic teams together, as well as connecting as fathers playing in the NBA. At Bryant’s final All-Star Game in 2016, Paul, along with friends Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade, hosted a celebratory dinner for Bryant. They presented Bryant retirement gifts such as a subscription to Netflix, underwear and reading glasses, with Paul giving him a cane.
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets optimistic James Harden will be ready to play in Portland on Wednesday, source said.
UConn Women’s Hoops: Mambacita is forever a Husky 💙
January 28, 2020 | 12:57 am UTC Update
The Washington Post placed a political reporter on administrative leave over tweets she sent as news of Kobe Bryant’s tragic death were still unfolding. The paper said the tweets “displayed poor judgment that undermined the work of her colleagues.” Post reporter Felicia Sonmez shared a 2016 story about 2003 rape allegations from The Daily Beast headlined, “Kobe Bryant’s Disturbing Rape Case: The DNA Evidence, the Accuser’s Story, and the Half-Confession,” as details of the helicopter crash were still trickling out.
The Washington Post’s editorial union on Monday slammed the company for suspending a reporter who tweeted about a years-old rape allegation against Kobe Bryant. “We write to share our alarm and dismay that our newsroom leaders have chosen to place Felicia Sonmez on leave over a social media post, and to urge The Post to take immediate steps to ensure the safety of our colleague,” the union’s members wrote in a statement.
“We urge The Post to immediately provide Felicia with a security detail and take whatever other steps are necessary to ensure her safety, as it has done in the past when other reporters were subject to threats,” the guild wrote in its Monday statement. “The company should issue a statement condemning abuse of its reporters, allow Felicia to return to work, rescind whatever sanctions have been imposed and provide her with any resources she may request as she navigates this traumatic experience.”
The union added, “This is not the first time that The Post has sought to control how Felicia speaks on matters of sexual violence. Felicia herself is a survivor of assault who bravely came forward with her story two years ago. When articles attacking her were published in other outlets, The Post did not release a statement in support of one of its respected political reporters. Instead, management issued a warning letter against Felicia for violating The Post’s vague and inconsistently enforced social media guidelines.”
January 28, 2020 | 12:42 am UTC Update
Rod Beard: #Pistons Markieff Morris pays homage to Kobe Bryant with “Mamba Forever” and “RIP 8/24” on his kicks. pic.twitter.com/RXF6iYx3vA
Jonathan Feigen: James Harden is out for the Rockets tonight vs. Jazz.
Anthony Chiang: Celtics-Heat has been changed to an 8 p.m. start tomorrow.
January 28, 2020 | 12:36 am UTC Update
Brad Townsend: Cauley-Stein will dress and be available.
Joe Mussatto: Luka Doncic will play tonight. He was listed as probable.
Anthony Chiang: So, Jimmy Butler will play tonight. Heat starting Herro, Robinson, Butler, Adebayo, Leonard. Also, the Heat has Goran Dragic back tonight.
January 28, 2020 | 12:27 am UTC Update
Ryan Ward: #Lakers make a statement on postponed game: In consultation with the NBA League office, the game scheduled between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers for Tuesday, January 28 will be postponed and scheduled for a future date.
Ira Winderman: Waiters on Kobe, “He made guys like myself chase a dream.”
Jeff McDonald: Jim Boylen says the Spurs and Bulls have agreed to open tonight’s game with an 8-second violation and a 24-second violation. This is Chicago’s first game since Kobe Bryant’s death.
Rod Beard: #Pistons Derrick Rose (knee soreness) will not play tonight vs. #Cavs. Tony Snell (illness) and Jordan Bone are inactive. #DFS
