Eric Gordon RUMORS & NEWS

New Orleans Times-Picayune "New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Eric Gordon underwent minor surgery last week because he said he had been dealing with painful bone spurs in his left ankle since the February All-Star break. The Pelicans announced this past Friday that Gordon underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure to..." May 14

NBA.com "The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that guard Eric Gordon underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure yesterday in his left ankle to alleviate pain caused by particles of scar tissue. The procedure was performed by Dr. Richard Ferkel of the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles, CA. Gordon..." May 10

New Orleans Times-Picayune "The New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Eric Gordon underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on Thursday to remove particles of scar tissue in his left ankle to alleviate pain. The procedure was considered minor and was performed by Dr. Richard Ferkel of the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles,..." May 10

New Orleans Times-Picayune "New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon was intent on being the team’s closer this season, but it proved to be too big of a job for him to fulfill effectively. In a number of games, Gordon struggled after halftime after having productive performances in the first half. Although Gordon finished..." April 20

New Orleans Times-Picayune "Although they got into an apparent shouting match during a timeout in last Friday’s game against the Utah Jazz, New Orleans Hornets Coach Monty Williams and guard Eric Gordon both appear to have moved past the conflict. But Williams said he's not going to stop pushing Gordon to improve his..." April 09

SportingNews.com "Just this pass offseason, the New Orleans Hornets were all in on Eric Gordon. He had showed the ability to be an elite scorer at the wing position, and the Hornets saw Gordon as an anchor for their development roster. They paid Gordon as such, signing him to a max contract of $58 million over..." April 08

New Orleans Times-Picayune "New Orleans Hornets Coach Monty Williams did not put starting guard Eric Gordon back into Friday night's game against the Utah Jazz after they apparently got into a shouting match during a timeout with 8:37 remaining in the third quarter. According to news reports, Williams was visibly agitated,..." April 06

New Orleans Times-Picayune "In three seasons, New Orleans Hornets Coach Monty Williams has never verbally lashed out at one of his players in front of fans during a game. But in a heat of the moment situation Friday night at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City against the Utah Jazz, Williams apparently got into a..." April 06

New Orleans Times-Picayune "The New Orleans Hornets backcourt had a distinctly different look Monday night against the Denver Nuggets, with a pair of rookies, Brian Roberts and Darius Miller in the starting linup instead of Greivis Vasquez and Eric Gordon. Gordon was scratched because of a sore left ankle, an injury..." March 26

New Orleans Times-Picayune "Twice down the stretch on Wednesday night, New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon waved off point guard Greivis Vasquez from handling the ball. Trailing the Boston Celtics by three with 2:34 remaining, Gordon wanted to be the team’s closer, a job the Hornets have had big problems..." March 21

New Orleans Times-Picayune "Regardless if the New Orleans Hornets are unable to pull off a trade involving guard Eric Gordon before Thursday’s 2 p.m. deadline, it has been become clear the franchise will likely remain open to trading him after this season ends, according to sources. The Hornets (19-36) have had trade..." February 21

New Orleans Times-Picayune "As rumors swirled all day Wednesday regarding possible trade destinations for New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon, it seemed unlikely he would be moved by Thursday's trading deadline because of the size of his contract and his continued absence from the court in the second of back-to-back..." February 21

At The Hive "There's been a lot of talk of a potential Eric Gordon deal, but so far it's been all smoke and not even a hint of fire. Still, it's probably a good idea to preemptively discuss what would comprise a good Gordon deal if such a thing does end up hitting. For me, a deal like the rumored one New..." February 20

New Orleans Times-Picayune "After scoring a team-high 20 points in Tuesday night’s loss to Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon appeared unsure about what may happen before Thursday’s trade deadline. Trade rumors are starting to swirl that the Hornets might be willing to part ways with Gordon if they can land..." February 20

New Orleans Times-Picayune "New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon said Monday night he understands his name likely will surface in rampant trade scenarios before Thursday afternoon's trading deadline, but concedes it's the nature of the business and he's comfortable in New Orleans. "I'm not really worried about it,"..." February 19

ESPN.com "With the trade deadline just a week away, there's plenty of talking going on around the league. Most of the discussions will lead to nothing, and much of what you hear as a reporter is not worthy of a full-fledged story. But scuttlebutt is interesting nonetheless and can give you an idea of what..." February 14

New Orleans Times-Picayune "New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon missed Wednesday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers after spraining his right hand during the team's morning shootaround at the New Orleans Arena, team officials confirmed. The Hornets did not announce Gordon would sit out until 35..." February 14

New Orleans Times-Picayune "It’s approaching seven weeks since New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon returned to the lineup after missing the first 29 games with a patella disorder and bone bruise in his right knee. Although he’s shown his value as the team’s franchise player with his enormous ability to make..." February 09

New Orleans Times-Picayune "New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon said Tuesday that the break he has had since last playing on Friday night against the Denver Nuggets has freshened his body and left him rested for an upcoming four-game-in-six-night stretch beginning Wednesday night at home against the Phoenix..." February 05

New Orleans Times-Picayune "New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon said he played Friday night's game against the Denver Nuggets with a sore lower back, but it's not expected to keep him from playing Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gordon said his back has been sore since this past Tuesday's game..." February 02

At The Hive "Eric Gordon's health will presumably hang over the New Orleans Hornets for the foreseeable future, a sort of modern era, vaguely French, sword of Damocles. You'd do well to keep those fingers firmly crossed. The optimist, though, will be rather pleased with the events of the past month. In..." January 29

New Orleans Times-Picayune "After a seven-week wait since the regular season began, New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon made his much anticipated home debut Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks at the New Orleans Arena. But unlike his regular season debut last Saturday on the road against the Charlotte..." January 02

Pro Basketball Talk "Eric Gordon is about to be back with the Hornets. That's when the work begins. First the work of practices and conditioning to get back on the court following the months of rehab to get his right knee healthy. Then there is the work of winning back a fan base that is ticked at him. To put it..." December 20

New Orleans Times-Picayune "New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon is expected to undergo some stringent rehabilitation work over the next few weeks with the team's training staff to help speed up his recovery time from recurring problems with his right knee, Coach Monty Williams said Monday. Near the end of..." November 05

At The Hive "Here's the crux of what Gordon had to say (from Jimmy Smith at the Times-Pic): "I'd say sorta," Gordon said. "From talking to the doctors, from when I last told you guys in September until now, I have had a little bit of a setback as far as this injury. Nothing structural, but it has been a..." November 01

Pro Basketball Talk "We told you today that the Hornets Eric Gordon is out indefinitely with a bum knee, which means he will be sitting when the Hornets tip off the season Wednesday night against the Spurs. That is the same knee he missed most of last season with following surgery, the one that has slowed him all..." October 31

At The Hive "New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon is out indefinitely, according to a report in the Times-Picayune. Hornets coach Monty Williams did not say how severely Gordon's right knee is hurt: "He's going to be out. The way I understand it, he's going to be out indefinitely until we get some..." October 31

New Orleans Times-Picayune "NBA-TV analyst Steve Smith hoped when his network televised an open New Orleans Hornets training camp practice last month he would get a chance to see shooting guard Eric Gordon work alongside rookies Anthony Davis and Austin Rivers. Smith is still waiting because Gordon missed the entire..." October 31

New Orleans Times-Picayune "Be a pro. That's all Eric Gordon has to do in order to cleanse New Orleans' pallet, after he shoveled ash into the mouths of Hornets fans around two weeks ago. Play hard, produce, stay healthy, fulfill community obligations and say the right things most of the time, and forgiveness will be..." July 26

New Orleans Times-Picayune "When the New Orleans Hornets return to the floor this fall, shooting guard Eric Gordon hopes that fans understand his comments regarding the contract offer he signed with the Phoenix Suns – matched by the Hornets – and realize they were uttered in a business context with no malicious..." July 25

New Orleans Times-Picayune "After matching the Phoenix Suns' four-year, $58 million offer sheet Saturday, New Orleans Hornets General Manager Dell Demps said he doesn't have any doubts that shooting guard Eric Gordon will be onboard and focused toward contributing this upcoming season. Gordon said last week if the Hornets..." July 16

New Orleans Times-Picayune "If the Hornets want disgruntled shooting guard Eric Gordon back on their roster, they have three days to match the Phoenix Suns' four-year, $58 million offer sheet he signed Wednesday. If the Hornets don't match, they will lose Gordon without compensation. However, sources say the Hornets will..." July 12

New Orleans Times-Picayune "If New Orleans Hornets restricted free-agent guard Eric Gordon signs the four-year, $58 million offer sheet from Phoenix he agreed to last week, his joy over potentially playing for the Suns will be short-lived. New Orleans is going to match the offer, sources confirmed Tuesday afternoon. The..." July 11

New Orleans Times-Picayune "New Orleans Hornets Coach Monty Williams said he understands the root of shooting guard Eric Gordon's unhappiness. Gordon left Las Vegas on Saturday night after learning he was not going to be a member of the USA Olympic basketball team this summer, depriving Williams of a chance to speak with..." July 09

New Orleans Times-Picayune "Both New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon and rookie power forward Anthony Davis failed to make the 12-man roster for the USA Basketball team that will defend its Olympic gold medal later this month in London. The complete team was announced on Saturday. Making the 12-man roster..." July 08

New Orleans Times-Picayune "So Eric Gordon says his heart is in Phoenix. That's fine. As long as his behind, game and soul are in New Orleans, the Suns can have his ticker. Gordon raised eyebrows and heart rates last week with his public proclamations about Phoenix, whose basketball team, the Suns, stole his heart with a..." July 08

New Orleans Times-Picayune "For the past few days, Hornets guard Eric Gordon has been focused on the business of basketball, touring the country, visiting potential suitors for his restricted free-agent services and aiming to maximize his earning potential. He did that by signing an offer sheet with the Phoenix Suns on..." July 06

New Orleans Times-Picayune "The New Orleans Hornets will have to either match the Phoenix Suns' four-year, $58 million contract offer to Eric Gordon or let him go to the Suns without receiving compensation. Under NBA rules, the New Orleans Hornets are not permitted to work out a sign-and-trade deal with the Suns because..." July 06

New Orleans Times-Picayune "Hornets restricted free agent Eric Gordon agreed to a four-year, $58 million contract offer from the Phoenix Suns late Tuesday night. Gordon will sign the offer sheet July 11, and the Hornets will have three days to match it. New Orleans General Manager Dell Demps has said since the free..." July 05

Arizona Republic "The Suns landed their prime free-agency target, shooting guard Eric Gordon, with a Tuesday night commitment. Now, it becomes a matter of whether he is a moving target. Gordon, 23, agreed to sign a four-year, $58 million offer sheet on July 11, but New Orleans is expected to match the restricted..." July 04

New Orleans Times-Picayune "Although New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon missed 55 games due to knee and back injuries this season, he made the pool of finalists for the United States Olympic men's basketball team that was announced on Thursday. When asked about the possibility of playing for the Olympic team last week,..." May 04

New Orleans Times-Picayune "With his knee and lower back problems behind him, Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon finally got a chance to play against the Los Angeles Clippers for the first time since they traded him in December. Although he still says the trade caught him by surprise, he had no other motive Sunday night but..." April 23

New Orleans Times-Picayune "Maybe new ownership brings good karma. On the same day Tom Benson purchased the New Orleans Hornets, Eric Gordon returned to the lineup and led New Orleans to a 96-85 victory against the Utah Jazz at the New Orleans Arena on Friday night. After missing two straight games with a sore lower back,..." April 14

New Orleans Times-Picayune "After missing two consecutive games with a sore back, Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon said his status for tonight's game against the Utah Jazz will be a game-time decision. Gordon put in some light work during Thursday's practice at the New Orleans Arena that did not involve much running. He..." April 13