Eric Gordon was held out of Monday's preseason game against the Bulls due to back spasms, John Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Gordon was held out of Monday's preseason game against the Bulls due to back spasms, John Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis:

The Pelicans described Gordon's absence as precautionary, so it's possible that the eighth-year veteran could return to the court for the team's next exhibition contest Saturday in Lexington, Ky. against the Kings. Gordon, who is line to start at shooting guard this season, is averaging nine points on 29.4 percent shooting from the field over his two preseason appearances.