Eric Gordon (knee) will not play Friday, the Times-Picayune reports.

Gordon (knee) won't play Friday, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis:

Gordon will miss his eighth consecutive game Friday and is continuing to battle tendinitis in his knee. Coach Monty Williams recently stated that the team doesn't intend to shut Gordon down for the season, so look for him to continue working toward a return in the next few games.