The Golden State Warriors’ veteran point guard Chris Paul is set to return to action after recovering from a hand injury that kept him sidelined for almost two months.

Paul suffered a hand fracture in early January in a 113-109 win over the Detroit Pistons and was forced to undergo surgery. At the time, it was expected that Paul would miss four to six weeks.

According to Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr, Paul will play in the upcoming game against the Washington Wizards and isn’t expected to be on a minute restriction.

“Chris will play all of the non-Steph minutes, and he’ll be out there with Steph as well,” Kerr said. “It’s easier for us to put Steph off the ball and take some of the wear and tear off of him when Chris is out there.”

Paul is in his first season with the Warriors, joining Golden State in a trade from the Washington Wizards. In 32 games in 2023-24, Paul is averaging 8.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 7.2 assists.

Getting Paul back will serve as a boost for the Warriors, who have put together a solid run in recent weeks. They won eight of their last 10 games and find themselves tenth in the Western Conference with a 29-27 record and just one game behind the Los Angeles Lakers on the ninth spot. 

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The Golden State Warriors just lost another key player in their rotation. Veteran point guard Chris Paul suffered a left hand fracture and will be out indefinitely. Paul is expected to undergo surgery at some point next week.

Paul got hurt during the 113-109 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. The 38-year-old player was going for a rebound when he made contact with one Pistons player. He immediately grabbed his hand and headed to the locker room.

The Warriors didn’t provide a timeline on Paul’s return, but he is expected to be back before the 2023-24 regular season wraps up.

Paul has a history of hand injuries. He previously underwent four surgeries on his hand/wrist, including surgery on his left wrist in 2021.

“That’s tough,” Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr said about Pual. “I feel so bad for Chris. I know he’s had a couple of hand surgeries before, I believe, maybe on the other hand. I saw him holding it and instantly was worried. Just got the word after walking off the floor. So I feel terrible for Chris, and obviously, guys will step up and be ready to play. We’ve got to hold down the fort without him.”

Chris Paul played 31 games with the Warriors this season. He is averaging 9.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game.

Golden State is already without suspended forward Draymond Green and shooting guard Gary Payton II, who is dealing with a hamstring injury.

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Chris Paul’s return to Phoenix didn’t go as planned. The veteran point guard, who spent the previous three seasons with the Suns, faced his former team as a member of the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night and received an ejection.

Paul was ejected toward the end of the first half after getting into an argument with referee Scott Foster. The two have a previous history of incidents, which probably played a part in the way the situation unfolded.

After Foster called Paul for a foul on Kevin Durant, the 12-time All-Star started arguing the call and received a technical. The discussion continued, with Paul becoming increasingly animated, causing Foster to give him another technical, which resulted in an automatic ejection.

Paul finished the game with six points, two rebounds, and six assists. The Warriors went on to suffer a 123-115 loss.

“It’s personal, Paul told reporters after the game. “We had a situation some years ago, and it’s personal. The league knows, everybody knows, and it’s been a meeting and all that. It’s a situation with my son and so, yeah. I’m OK with a ref talking, saying whatever, just don’t use a tech to get your point across. I gotta do a better job making sure I stay on the floor for my teammates. But, yeah, that’s that.”

During his three seasons with the Suns, Paul helped the franchise make three straight playoff trips and one NBA Finals appearance. He was traded during the offseason to the Washington Wizards in a deal that landed Bradley Beal in Phoenix. The Wizards shipped Paul to the Warriors for Jordan Poole shortly after. 

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The Phoenix Suns reportedly plan to release veteran point guard Chris Paul. According to Chris Haynes of TNT and Bleacher Report, Paul has already been notified of the Suns’ decision.

Haynes adds that the 38-year-old Paul isn’t thinking about retirement and “plans to play for several more years and is eager to help a team contend for a championship.”

This would be a surprising decision in different circumstances, but it has become clear that the new Suns’ owner Mat Ishbia is not afraid to take big swings since he bought the franchise earlier this year. Ishbia pushed for the acquisition of superstar Kevin Durant ahead of the trade deadline, fired respected head coach Monty Williams, and is now moving from one of the Suns’ key players in recent seasons.

Chris Paul joined the Suns ahead of the 2020-21 NBA season in a trade from Oklahoma City Thunder and has been credited for helping transform an underachieving franchise into a championship contender. He was an All-Star in his first two seasons in Phoenix and played a crucial road in the team’s road to NBA Finals in 2021.

However, Paul has been a shadow of himself this season, averaging a career-low 13.9 points per game during the regular season. He also underperformed in the playoffs as the Suns bowed out in the second round to eventual Western Conference champions Denver Nuggets.

Despite his recent struggles, there is no doubt that teams will line up to sign Paul this offseason. One of the possibilities is his joining the Los Angeles Lakers, a team in need of a proven playmaker, where he would join forces with his close friend LeBron James.

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The Phoenix Suns are facing a daunting task in their Western Conference semi-final series against the Denver Nuggets. Not only do they have to climb out of a 0-2 hole, but they will also have to do it without their starting point guard Chris Paul.

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Paul is dealing with a groin injury that will keep him out for at least one week. Reportedly, the Suns expect the 37-year-old to miss Game 3, Game 4, and Game 5 of the Nuggets’ series.

Paul likely got hurt during the third quarter of a 97-87 loss in Game 2 against the Nuggets. The veteran exited the game with less than five minutes remaining in the period and didn’t return. Phoenix confirmed that the player is dealing with a groin injury on Tuesday but is officially considering him day to day.

Chris Paul is currently averaging 12.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game in the 2022-23 playoffs. While the Suns probably won’t have issues replacing his scoring output, they are expected to have a hard time without Paul’s playmaking and defense. Cameron Payne, who recently returned from an injury, is expected to be the starter until Paul is able to return.

The Suns will play the Nuggets in Game 3 on Friday night in their Footprint Center.

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The Phoenix Suns’ veteran point guard Chris Paul continues to rise on NBA’s All-Time lists. His latest move came in a 116-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, when he passed Michael Jordan as the player with the third-most steals in the history of the league.

Paul recorded four steals in the Clippers’ game, getting his total to 2,515 career steals compared to Jordan’s 2,514. The 37-year-old player is now only behind Jason Kidd (2,684), and John Stockton (3,265) on NBA’s All-Time Steals Leaders list.

Ever since he entered the league as a fourth overall pick in 2005, Chris Paul has been a menace in creating turnovers. He averaged 2.2 steals per game in his rookie season and went on to lead the league in steals on six occasions.

Paul had more than two steals per game on average in 11 of his 17 seasons in the league and never averaged less than 1.4 as a pro. Even at the age of 37, he is averaging 1.6 steals per contest, which is enough for the 12th-best in the entire league in 2022-23.

While his feel for steals remained on a high level this season, Paul has taken a step back in other aspects of his game. He is averaging career-low 13.7 points per game, while his 42.6 percent from the field is the second-worst mark in his career.

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Veteran guard Chris Paul isn’t afraid to say what’s on his mind and call out his team when he thinks there’s a need for it. That was the case when his Phoenix Suns suffered a 97-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and extended their winless run to three games.

“We’re not playing well enough right now,” Paul told reporters. “I’m not going to say we’re not good enough, but we’re not playing well enough right now.”

The Suns had a 15-point lead after the first quarter but struggled after that and surrendered the lead at halftime. They gave OKC a run for their money in the second period but couldn’t complete a comeback.

Paul himself had a prolific night, scoring a season-high 32 points to go with five rebounds and five assists. However, he didn’t have the backing of his teammates, with only two other Phoenix players scoring in double digits. The Thunder, on the other side, had six players with 10 or more points.

“We play in spurts,” Paul added. “We’ve gotta respect who we’re playing against. Every night. Respect the opponent. “

Phoenix Suns opened 2020-season 21 with a great run, and it appeared that the offseason addition of Chris Paul could lead them to being competitive in the West after years of lottery finishes. But the Suns have now fallen to an 8-8 record, with five losses in the last six games, and need a quick turnaround if they don’t want to let their season slip away.

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The offseason trade which saw Houston Rockets send Chris Paul to Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Russell Westbrook surprised many people, but apparently, Paul himself was the one who at least expected it. In a recent interview with The Undefeated’s Marc J. Spears, Paul admitted that he “was shocked” when he learned he was swapping Houston for OKC.

According to Paul, the biggest reason for the surprise was that he talked with Rockets’ general manager Daryl Morey before the trade, and was told he wasn’t going to Oklahoma.

“I was shocked.” – said Paul. “Truth be told, I just talked to Daryl [Morey] a couple days before the trade and he said he wasn’t going to trade me [to Oklahoma City]. That’s funny because that is going to be the alert that pops up on everybody’s phone because nobody knows that. But what the hell, I just said it.”

Still, despite being caught off guard and send to a non-contender, Chris Paul doesn’t hold grudges towards Houston. He is just happy to play basketball.

“The way my mind is, as long as we’re on the court we have a chance to win. That’s the way I’ve always been. That’s the way I always will be. I’m just grateful to be hooping. … It could be a lot worse.” – he added.

According to the sources around the league, Morey was hoping a third team will join in Rockets and Thunder in a trade, which would help Paul land on a team of his preference. This, however, didn’t materialize and the 34-year-old guard ended up starting the season in OKC’s jersey.

Paul has played 20 games with Thunder this season and is currently averaging 15.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.6 steals.

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The Golden State Warriors’ veteran point guard Chris Paul is set to return to action after recovering from a hand injury that kept him sidelined for almost two months.

Paul suffered a hand fracture in early January in a 113-109 win over the Detroit Pistons and was forced to undergo surgery. At the time, it was expected that Paul would miss four to six weeks.

According to Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr, Paul will play in the upcoming game against the Washington Wizards and isn’t expected to be on a minute restriction.

“Chris will play all of the non-Steph minutes, and he’ll be out there with Steph as well,” Kerr said. “It’s easier for us to put Steph off the ball and take some of the wear and tear off of him when Chris is out there.”

Paul is in his first season with the Warriors, joining Golden State in a trade from the Washington Wizards. In 32 games in 2023-24, Paul is averaging 8.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 7.2 assists.

Getting Paul back will serve as a boost for the Warriors, who have put together a solid run in recent weeks. They won eight of their last 10 games and find themselves tenth in the Western Conference with a 29-27 record and just one game behind the Los Angeles Lakers on the ninth spot. 

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The Golden State Warriors just lost another key player in their rotation. Veteran point guard Chris Paul suffered a left hand fracture and will be out indefinitely. Paul is expected to undergo surgery at some point next week.

Paul got hurt during the 113-109 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. The 38-year-old player was going for a rebound when he made contact with one Pistons player. He immediately grabbed his hand and headed to the locker room.

The Warriors didn’t provide a timeline on Paul’s return, but he is expected to be back before the 2023-24 regular season wraps up.

Paul has a history of hand injuries. He previously underwent four surgeries on his hand/wrist, including surgery on his left wrist in 2021.

“That’s tough,” Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr said about Pual. “I feel so bad for Chris. I know he’s had a couple of hand surgeries before, I believe, maybe on the other hand. I saw him holding it and instantly was worried. Just got the word after walking off the floor. So I feel terrible for Chris, and obviously, guys will step up and be ready to play. We’ve got to hold down the fort without him.”

Chris Paul played 31 games with the Warriors this season. He is averaging 9.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game.

Golden State is already without suspended forward Draymond Green and shooting guard Gary Payton II, who is dealing with a hamstring injury.

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Chris Paul’s return to Phoenix didn’t go as planned. The veteran point guard, who spent the previous three seasons with the Suns, faced his former team as a member of the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night and received an ejection.

Paul was ejected toward the end of the first half after getting into an argument with referee Scott Foster. The two have a previous history of incidents, which probably played a part in the way the situation unfolded.

After Foster called Paul for a foul on Kevin Durant, the 12-time All-Star started arguing the call and received a technical. The discussion continued, with Paul becoming increasingly animated, causing Foster to give him another technical, which resulted in an automatic ejection.

Paul finished the game with six points, two rebounds, and six assists. The Warriors went on to suffer a 123-115 loss.

“It’s personal, Paul told reporters after the game. “We had a situation some years ago, and it’s personal. The league knows, everybody knows, and it’s been a meeting and all that. It’s a situation with my son and so, yeah. I’m OK with a ref talking, saying whatever, just don’t use a tech to get your point across. I gotta do a better job making sure I stay on the floor for my teammates. But, yeah, that’s that.”

During his three seasons with the Suns, Paul helped the franchise make three straight playoff trips and one NBA Finals appearance. He was traded during the offseason to the Washington Wizards in a deal that landed Bradley Beal in Phoenix. The Wizards shipped Paul to the Warriors for Jordan Poole shortly after. 

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The Phoenix Suns reportedly plan to release veteran point guard Chris Paul. According to Chris Haynes of TNT and Bleacher Report, Paul has already been notified of the Suns’ decision.

Haynes adds that the 38-year-old Paul isn’t thinking about retirement and “plans to play for several more years and is eager to help a team contend for a championship.”

This would be a surprising decision in different circumstances, but it has become clear that the new Suns’ owner Mat Ishbia is not afraid to take big swings since he bought the franchise earlier this year. Ishbia pushed for the acquisition of superstar Kevin Durant ahead of the trade deadline, fired respected head coach Monty Williams, and is now moving from one of the Suns’ key players in recent seasons.

Chris Paul joined the Suns ahead of the 2020-21 NBA season in a trade from Oklahoma City Thunder and has been credited for helping transform an underachieving franchise into a championship contender. He was an All-Star in his first two seasons in Phoenix and played a crucial road in the team’s road to NBA Finals in 2021.

However, Paul has been a shadow of himself this season, averaging a career-low 13.9 points per game during the regular season. He also underperformed in the playoffs as the Suns bowed out in the second round to eventual Western Conference champions Denver Nuggets.

Despite his recent struggles, there is no doubt that teams will line up to sign Paul this offseason. One of the possibilities is his joining the Los Angeles Lakers, a team in need of a proven playmaker, where he would join forces with his close friend LeBron James.

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The Phoenix Suns are facing a daunting task in their Western Conference semi-final series against the Denver Nuggets. Not only do they have to climb out of a 0-2 hole, but they will also have to do it without their starting point guard Chris Paul.

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Paul is dealing with a groin injury that will keep him out for at least one week. Reportedly, the Suns expect the 37-year-old to miss Game 3, Game 4, and Game 5 of the Nuggets’ series.

Paul likely got hurt during the third quarter of a 97-87 loss in Game 2 against the Nuggets. The veteran exited the game with less than five minutes remaining in the period and didn’t return. Phoenix confirmed that the player is dealing with a groin injury on Tuesday but is officially considering him day to day.

Chris Paul is currently averaging 12.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game in the 2022-23 playoffs. While the Suns probably won’t have issues replacing his scoring output, they are expected to have a hard time without Paul’s playmaking and defense. Cameron Payne, who recently returned from an injury, is expected to be the starter until Paul is able to return.

The Suns will play the Nuggets in Game 3 on Friday night in their Footprint Center.

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The Phoenix Suns’ veteran point guard Chris Paul continues to rise on NBA’s All-Time lists. His latest move came in a 116-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, when he passed Michael Jordan as the player with the third-most steals in the history of the league.

Paul recorded four steals in the Clippers’ game, getting his total to 2,515 career steals compared to Jordan’s 2,514. The 37-year-old player is now only behind Jason Kidd (2,684), and John Stockton (3,265) on NBA’s All-Time Steals Leaders list.

Ever since he entered the league as a fourth overall pick in 2005, Chris Paul has been a menace in creating turnovers. He averaged 2.2 steals per game in his rookie season and went on to lead the league in steals on six occasions.

Paul had more than two steals per game on average in 11 of his 17 seasons in the league and never averaged less than 1.4 as a pro. Even at the age of 37, he is averaging 1.6 steals per contest, which is enough for the 12th-best in the entire league in 2022-23.

While his feel for steals remained on a high level this season, Paul has taken a step back in other aspects of his game. He is averaging career-low 13.7 points per game, while his 42.6 percent from the field is the second-worst mark in his career.

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Veteran guard Chris Paul isn’t afraid to say what’s on his mind and call out his team when he thinks there’s a need for it. That was the case when his Phoenix Suns suffered a 97-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and extended their winless run to three games.

“We’re not playing well enough right now,” Paul told reporters. “I’m not going to say we’re not good enough, but we’re not playing well enough right now.”

The Suns had a 15-point lead after the first quarter but struggled after that and surrendered the lead at halftime. They gave OKC a run for their money in the second period but couldn’t complete a comeback.

Paul himself had a prolific night, scoring a season-high 32 points to go with five rebounds and five assists. However, he didn’t have the backing of his teammates, with only two other Phoenix players scoring in double digits. The Thunder, on the other side, had six players with 10 or more points.

“We play in spurts,” Paul added. “We’ve gotta respect who we’re playing against. Every night. Respect the opponent. “

Phoenix Suns opened 2020-season 21 with a great run, and it appeared that the offseason addition of Chris Paul could lead them to being competitive in the West after years of lottery finishes. But the Suns have now fallen to an 8-8 record, with five losses in the last six games, and need a quick turnaround if they don’t want to let their season slip away.

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The offseason trade which saw Houston Rockets send Chris Paul to Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Russell Westbrook surprised many people, but apparently, Paul himself was the one who at least expected it. In a recent interview with The Undefeated’s Marc J. Spears, Paul admitted that he “was shocked” when he learned he was swapping Houston for OKC.

According to Paul, the biggest reason for the surprise was that he talked with Rockets’ general manager Daryl Morey before the trade, and was told he wasn’t going to Oklahoma.

“I was shocked.” – said Paul. “Truth be told, I just talked to Daryl [Morey] a couple days before the trade and he said he wasn’t going to trade me [to Oklahoma City]. That’s funny because that is going to be the alert that pops up on everybody’s phone because nobody knows that. But what the hell, I just said it.”

Still, despite being caught off guard and send to a non-contender, Chris Paul doesn’t hold grudges towards Houston. He is just happy to play basketball.

“The way my mind is, as long as we’re on the court we have a chance to win. That’s the way I’ve always been. That’s the way I always will be. I’m just grateful to be hooping. … It could be a lot worse.” – he added.

According to the sources around the league, Morey was hoping a third team will join in Rockets and Thunder in a trade, which would help Paul land on a team of his preference. This, however, didn’t materialize and the 34-year-old guard ended up starting the season in OKC’s jersey.

Paul has played 20 games with Thunder this season and is currently averaging 15.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.6 steals.

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