Eric Gordon (shoulder) is likely to play Monday, the Times-Picayune's John Reid reports.

Gordon (shoulder) is likely to play Monday, the Times-Picayune's John Reid reports.

Analysis:

It sounds like morning shootaround was a success for Gordon, and he is on track to play, and probably start in Monday's game. Tyreke Evans (illness) is questionable, so Gordon't return could be helpful for New Orleans on that front. He has not played since Nov. 22, so it is likely Gordon would still share time with Austin Rivers and Jimmer Fredette at the two, and owners should not be expecting 30-plus minutes right out of the gate with Gordon. He is someone to watch in shallower leagues, as he was pretty awful before suffering the injury, but in deeper leagues, the playing time alone makes him someone to take a flier on.