Chris Paul Articles - Page 24

During his early years with the Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker had to play point guard numerous times. With the team lacking capable ball-handlers, Booker became the de facto PG. While the addition of capable point guards helped unlock Book’s scoring capabilities, it’s clear that his experience as the lead guard helped him greatly. Case in […]

The Phoenix Suns will likely have to endure the remainder of the regular season without Chris Paul. They will have to lean heavily on their key starters and backups to retain their league-best record. The Suns could sign a free agent to reinforce their depth or rely on backups Cam Payne and Aaron Holiday to […]

The Phoenix Suns have the best record in the NBA this season at 48-10, which is 6.5 games ahead of the second-place Golden State Warriors. Unfortunately, the Suns recently lost star guard Chris Paul for 6-8 weeks with a right thumb fracture. He has been integral to their success, so losing him will be tough. […]

The Phoenix Suns received some brutal news during All-Star Weekend when they learned that star point guard Chris Paul will be out at least 6-to-8 weeks due to an avulsion fracture in his right thumb. This is an absolute bummer for a Suns team that is dominating the 2021-22 campaign so far. With seven weeks […]

Chris Paul will be sidelined for the next six to eight weeks because of a thumb injury. Instead of focusing on the negative impact of it to the Phoenix Suns, though, Devin Booker saw a massive silver lining from the setback. Ahead of the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, reports surfaced that Paul sustained a […]

The legend of Kobe Bryant will forever live in the hearts of many athletes all around the globe. His accolades are only outnumbered by the lives he touched. Now, the Los Angeles Lakers great will perpetually be attached to a prestigious award. During the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday Night, Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul […]

Chris Paul’s long injury history took another brutal turn ahead of the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. The Phoenix Suns star has been as stellar as he has been injury-prone throughout his career. Now, the 12-time All-Star will have to spend more time on the sideline dealing with a new injury. According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris […]

Phoenix Suns superstar point guard has long been known for giving back to the game he loves. On Sunday, it was announced that the 12-time All-Star is the first ever recipient of the Kobe and Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award. Suns’ All-Star Chris Paul has been named the first ever Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA […]

The Phoenix Suns are flying high with the best record in basketball 48-10. They’re a clear title favorite and that has a lot to do with the brilliance of veteran guard Chris Paul, who is such a key figure on and off the court. But prior to the All-Star break, CP3 suffered a thumb injury […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul got ejected in an incident involving a game official during the third period of Wednesday’s bout against the Houston Rockets. CP3 got two technical fouls in quick succession which led to an early shower for the All-Star point guard. Paul’s second tech, however, can definitely be considered controversial, to say […]

The Phoenix Suns had a sneaky good 2022 trade deadline. They didn’t make any big splashes but still made some nice additions to the roster by acquiring Torrey Craig from the Indiana Pacers and Aaron Holiday from the Washington Wizards. Both players will be available tonight as the Suns take on the Orlando Magic. Craig, […]

The Phoenix Suns have unquestionably been the best team in basketball this season, but that didn’t stop them from acquiring even more talent at the NBA trade deadline. By bringing back Torrey Craig and adding Aaron Holiday, Phenix has an even better roster than before the deadline. Both of these guys will be valuable additions […]

Chris Paul is not giving up on his championship aspirations despite falling short in the 2020-21 NBA Finals with the Phoenix Suns. However, he is not letting his lack of success in that area define his legacy. The Suns guard appeared on JJ Reddick’s “The Old Man & The Three” podcast where he opened up […]

The Phoenix Suns have the best record in the NBA. They are one of the favorites to win the championship this year. It would mean a lot to lot of people, Chris Paul included. But Paul does not believe it’s needed to validate his career. He joined J.J. Redick on the show “The Old Man […]

Phoenix Suns point god Chris Paul has been through a whole lot in his illustrious career. As it turns out, however, last season’s first-round clash against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers happened to be one of the most insane experiences CP3 had in his 17-year tenure in the NBA. In a recent episode […]

All is well with the Phoenix Suns at the moment, save for some injuries to a few bench players. The Suns own the best record in the league and once again look like they can make a deep run in the playoffs. Still, Phoenix could use some upgrades to fortify the roster even further. According to […]

The Brooklyn Nets are led by a coach who has a historic resume. Steve Nash was a two time NBA MVP in both 2005 and 2006 and he was runner up to a former teammate of his Dirk Nowitzki for what would have been a third consecutive MVP award. It’s fitting then he’s presiding over […]

On Tuesday night, future Hall of Fame basketball player Dwayne Wade joined the NBA on TNT set during halftime of the Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets game. Wade recognized LeBron James accomplishments at his age, but made a very good point about Chris Paul. "We don't give Chris Paul his flowers enough."@DwyaneWade shows love to […]

Towards the tail end of the Phoenix Suns’ win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, there was some extra curricular action in a game with the final result well in hand. With less than 10 seconds left in a game separated by three scores, TWolves forward Taurean Prince shoved Chris Paul for a foul that seemed to […]

The Phoenix Suns are chugging along just fine in the 2021 – 22 season. Fresh off an NBA Finals run, this team has wasted no time getting back into the thick of things. They currently lead the entire NBA with a 39 – 9 record, and are riding a nine-game winning streak heading into February. […]

The Phoenix Suns have followed up last season’s surprising run to the NBA Finals with an outstanding campaign this year. They own the best record in the NBA at 38-9. They are three full games clear of the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference. Suns general manager James Jones previously stated the desire for […]

On Thursday night, the 2022 NBA All-Star Game starters were announced. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was named captain of the Western Conference while Kevin Durant got the nod in the Eastern Conference. There were not any shockers. But there were certainly a couple of players who didn’t quite make the cut that you […]

LeBron James isn’t just the only 35+ player in the NBA who’s been constantly disrespecting Father Time this season. There’s also Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul. The future Hall of Famer has simply been phenomenal as the anchor of his team’s attack. Paul, who is turning 37 in May, added to his long list […]

The Phoenix Suns have had one of the wildest reversals of fortune in recent NBA history. They went from perennial cellar dweller to a trip to the NBA Finals and back-to-back seasons gunning for the best record in the league. That’s why it’s no surprise that the Suns have reportedly signed general manager James Jones […]

Another day, another impressive win for the Phoenix Suns. They notched their seventh straight win after trumping the Utah Jazz, 115-109 on Monday night. The Suns, however, had to play catch-up in the fourth quarter. Luckily for them, some old dude named Chris Paul is on their squad. Paul scored 15 of his season-high 27 […]

Ja’Marr Chase’s unbelievable rookie year helped the Cincinnati Bengals reach the Divisional Round of the playoffs. His connection with Joe Burrow created the bread and butter of a strong Bengals offense. They’ll face off against the AFC’s top seed, the Tennessee Titans, as they look to win just their second playoff game in over 30 years […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was having a strong showing against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Until he hurt his neck in the waning moments of the third quarter. They ended up losing a close one at home, 109-101. Doncic finished with 28 points but was looked uncomfortable in the fourth quarter, taking only […]

The Phoenix Suns entered the 2021-2022 NBA season with arguably the highest expectations they have had in almost 30 years. Last season, the Suns shocked the NBA world, making a run all the way to the NBA Finals. They would eventually succumb to the Milwaukee Bucks in six games. Suns superstar guard Devin Booker opened […]

The Phoenix Suns pulled off a comfortable 14-point victory over the San Antonio Spurs, but Dejounte Murray still left the opponents impressed. Suns guards Devin Booker and Chris Paul were nothing but complimentary of the Spurs guard after the game, showing the respect that Dejounte Murray has garnered amid his breakout season. Via Spurs: “The […]

Talk about one hell of a playoff debut for Ja’Marr Chase. The Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver played his first NFL playoff game against the Las Vegas Raiders, and he was electric. Along with former college teammate Joe Burrow, the duo led the franchise to their first playoff win in over 30 years. The Bengals’ […]

In roughly two decades as an NFL coach, Jim Caldwell has gotten two chances to be the head man. If it were up to Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul, however, he would be getting a third chance and it would be during this hiring cycle. The NBA All-Star took to Twitter on Friday to […]

Atlanta Hawks spitfire Trae Young and Phoenix Suns veteran Chris Paul may have been born years apart, but they definitely have similarities. Obviously, both are the focal playmakers for their respective teams, but both have also shined in the NBA despite their diminutive frame. The Hawks and the Suns have been pretty successful because of […]

The Phoenix Suns, like most teams in the NBA, are relying on a bunch of new players to get through this season. A COVID-19 outbreak has teams scrambling for talent to make sure that they hit the eight-player threshold required to play. That means a bunch of players getting signed to 10-day contracts via the […]

The Phoenix Suns made an incredible and improbable run to the NBA Finals last year, led by head coach Monty Williams and stars Chris Paul and Devin Booker. The Suns gave the Milwaukee Bucks a run for their money but ultimately fell just short of the title in seven hard-fought games. In an interview with […]

There is a reason why Chris Paul is called the Point God, and he showed that once again as he led the Phoenix Suns to a big win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Chris Paul dissected the Pelicans’ defense like a true maestro en route to 11 points, five rebounds and 15 assists […]

Another game, another buzzer-beater for DeMar DeRozan. After breaking the hearts of the Indiana Pacers on Friday, the Chicago Bulls star did the same to the Washington Wizards on Saturday with an incredible game-winner. Sure enough, it drew several reactions from the NBA world, with the likes of Chris Paul, LeBron James and Victor Oladipo […]

The Brooklyn Nets had an eventful couple of weeks. A wave of COVID-19 landed 10 of their players, including Kevin Durant and James Harden, in health-and-safety protocols. Between injuries to Joe Harris, still recovering from ankle surgery, and that rash of positive tests for coronavirus, the team brass huddled up and made the massive decision […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns were five seconds away from beating the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday … until Ja Morant happened. With the time remaining on the clock, Morant fooled the Suns’ defense with a fake handoff and attacked the basket for the tough game-winner. It gave Phoenix their second-straight defeat after falling to […]

The Phoenix Suns are playing like the best team in basketball throughout the first two-plus months of the season, maybe behind the Golden State Warriors. It seems like the Warriors and Suns are destined to meet in the Conference Finals and there’s a great chance that whoever wins that game is going to win the […]