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76ers Guard Eric Gordon Out for Three Months After Wrist Surgery

The veteran sharpshooter is sidelined for the remainder of the regular season, dealing a blow to Philadelphia's slim playoff hopes.

Feb 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Eric Gordon (23) controls the ball against the Miami Heat in the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images/File Photo
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 25: Tyrese Maxey #0 and Eric Gordon #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers laugh against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on January 25, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Overview

  • Eric Gordon underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right wrist and will be re-evaluated in three months, effectively ending his regular season.
  • The 36-year-old guard, signed by the 76ers in July, had emerged as the team's most consistent three-point shooter this season, averaging 40.9% from beyond the arc.
  • Philadelphia is currently 12th in the Eastern Conference, 2.5 games behind the final Play-In Tournament spot with 24 games left in the season.
  • The injury compounds an already difficult season for the 76ers, who are on a nine-game losing streak and battling numerous setbacks.
  • Gordon's recovery timeline casts doubt on his availability even if the 76ers make a deep playoff run, with the conference finals scheduled for mid-to-late May.