Ryan Anderson Ruled out vs. Thunder with Ankle Injury

Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson suffered an ankle injury during Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.Per Adam Wexler of KPRC in Houston, Anderson has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is also unlikely to play against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.Anderson, 28, was excellent for the New Orleans Pelicans in 2015-16, averaging 17 points and six rebounds per contest. Few players on the Pelicans were more productive, making Anderson an intriguing option once free agency hit over the summer.The Rockets swooped in, signing him to a four-year, $80 million deal. He was a huge addition for a team that underwent an identity shift with new head coach Mike D'Antoni, shooting guard Eric Gordon (who was also on the Pelicans last year) and center-forward Nene. Gone was Dwight Howard.Anderson was the perfect addition to the high-tempo, floor-spacing system D'Antoni installed. With James Harden as the focal point and Anderson putting pressure on defenses from his stretch-4 role, the Rockets have attacked teams with a number of talented scorers.Anderson's notched 13.5 points and 4.7 rebounds per game this season while shooting 39.8 percent from three-point range, and Houston has emerged as one of the primary threats to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference.With Anderson sidelined, Montrezl Harrell will see added minutes, and Sam Dekker's role will likely expand as well. Certainly, the Rockets have options. But replacing Anderson's production will be difficult. You can follow Timothy Rapp on Twitter.
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