Philadelphia 76ers guard Eric Gordon underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right wrist Wednesday and will be reevaluated in approximately three months, the team announced Thursday.
The timeline means the 36-year-old veteran will miss the rest of the regular season. The Sixers (20-38) are not currently in the postseason picture.
Gordon is shooting 40.9% from 3-point range and averaging 6.8 points, 1.7 assists and 1.2 rebounds in 39 games (13 starts) this season.
The 76ers have lost nine straight games, including Wednesday’s 110-105 defeat to the New York Knicks.
Philadelphia has been beset by injuries this season to its core players. Joel Embiid was out for a second straight game Wednesday as he continues to confer with doctors and the team after undergoing imaging Monday on his troublesome left knee. Paul George has admitted to playing through injuries, and Tyrese Maxey is dealing with a right finger injury that he suffered during Saturday’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets that has affected his ballhandling and shooting.
Drafted No. 7 by the LA Clippers in 2008, Gordon was the Sixth Man of the Year in 2016-17 with the Houston Rockets. He has career averages of 15.3 points, 2.7 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 925 games with the Clippers (2008-11, 2023), New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans (2011-16), Rockets (2016-23), Phoenix Suns (2024) and 76ers.
The Philadelphia 76ers have been dealing with a brutal injury crisis, and Eric Gordon’s latest setback has only made things worse. With a wrist surgery ruling him out for at least three months, the team is now facing a major depth issue, especially in their backcourt. Gordon was expected to be a crucial piece for the Sixers, providing veteran leadership, perimeter shooting, and scoring off the bench. His absence leaves a significant void, forcing the team to rely even more on their remaining stars and role players to step up.
Despite the injuries, the 76ers have been performing well this season, showing resilience in the face of adversity. Led by MVP-caliber performances from Joel Embiid and strong contributions from Tyrese Maxey, they have managed to stay competitive in a tough Eastern Conference. Their offense has remained efficient, but with key players missing time, the pressure on Embiid and Maxey has only intensified. The team’s ability to maintain momentum without key rotation players will be a defining factor in their push for a top playoff seed.
However, the growing injury list is becoming a serious concern for Philadelphia’s long-term success. Besides Gordon, the team has already dealt with multiple injuries this season, testing their depth and forcing coach Nick Nurse to constantly adjust his rotations. Fatigue could become an issue as the season progresses, with more minutes being placed on the shoulders of their stars. If the Sixers can’t get healthy before the playoffs, their championship aspirations could be in serious jeopardy.
The next few months will be critical for the 76ers as they navigate through this injury storm. The front office may need to explore trade or free-agent options to add reinforcements and keep the team afloat. Meanwhile, role players will have to step up in Gordon’s absence, proving that Philadelphia has the depth to contend at the highest level. If they can weather this adversity and get back to full strength, the Sixers still have the potential to be a dangerous force in the playoffs.
