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It’s official. The defending Western Conference champion Phoenix Suns are on upset alert in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. A seemingly rattled Suns team fell 118-103 to the New Orleans Pelicans Sunday night in Game 4 of their playoff series, which is suddenly tied at 2-2. This first round series between the team […]

While the Phoenix Suns lost Game 4 of their playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans, Chris Paul couldn’t help but love the physicality of the series. Speaking to reporters after the contest on Sunday, Paul shared how the series looked like the old-school NBA so far. "It's like the old NBA, ain't it?" – […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has been a bright spot for the team so far. The undrafted guard has quickly become a fan favorite, due to many reasons. One of these reasons is his “signature” move of sorts, where he sneaks behind an opposing guard and steals the ball in the backcourt. The Pelicans […]

The Los Angeles Rams are doing everything possible to remain competitive after winning the Super Bowl. They’ve reeled in some incredible talent to increase their chances to repeat. However, there are still some areas the front office needs to address. We dive into why Chris Paul is the perfect prospect for the Rams in the […]

CJ Mccollum and the New Orleans Pelicans had the chance to make a big statement against the Phoenix Suns in the NBA playoffs. They could have taken the series lead in Game 3 and capitalized on Devin Booker’s absence in front of their home crowd. Unfortunately for them, Chris Paul and company took care of […]

Chris Paul led the Phoenix Suns to a much-needed Game 3 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Without Devin Booker and with “F–k Chris Paul” chants coming down, he put on a show in the final period to take a 2-1 series lead in the first round of the NBA playoffs. In a 114-111 win, […]

Game 3 between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Phoenix Suns saw Monty Williams play the role of mad scientist. The Suns’ head coach spent the 48 minutes in Friday’s 114-111 win to take a 2-1 series lead experimenting with rotations and play-styles — desperate to find a way to stay alive in the NBA […]

Let’s just say Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul didn’t get a warm reception in his old home Friday night. Late in the Suns’ 114-111 win, in which Paul scored 28 points (including 19 in the fourth quarter) with 14 assists, the New Orleans’ crowd broke out into a “F–k Chris Paul” chant. We've got […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns are facing a Devin Booker-sized problem. The Duke alum has been ruled out for two to three weeks due to a hamstring injury he sustained in the first round. Without their All-Star guard, the team will now have to find a way to put away the upstart New Orleans […]

Devin Booker has already been ruled out for the next two games of his team’s suddenly competitive first-round playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Phoenix Suns superstar left the action due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain during Tuesday’s loss, shortly after pouring in 31 first-half points. Needless to say, Booker will be […]

Oh, how fast the landscape of the NBA Playoffs can change. According to a report from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst Thursday, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker could miss 2-3 weeks with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain. Booker suffered the injury in the Suns’ game 2 loss to New Orleans Pelicans after scoring 31 points in […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns have a lot of adversity ahead of them. With Devin Booker suffering a hamstring injury, they will have to face the New Orleans Pelicans without him. Paul will have to take over to keep his team going in the NBA playoffs. First Take hooked onto this narrative and discussed […]

The Phoenix Suns dropped Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans, 125-114. Amazingly, this was the 14th consecutive playoff loss for Chris Paul when referee Scott Foster officiated the game. The two have had a public feud that goes back over 10 years. Chris Paul has lost 14 straight playoff […]

The eighth-seeded New Orleans Pelicans managed to put up a fight in Game 1 against the top-seeded Phoenix Suns. Despite their gallant stand, the efforts of the underdogs still fell short as they succumbed to a 110-99 loss.   Chris Paul’s heroics in the fourth quarter were a huge factor in lifting the Suns to […]

CP3? More like CP30-Piece. In Game 1 of the Phoenix Suns first round series of the 2022 NBA Playoffs against the New Orleans Pelicans, Chris Paul did what Chris Paul does. The 12-time NBA All-Star, who will be 37-years old before the playoffs end, scored 30 points in the 110-99 Phoenix win Sunday night, with […]

There’s been so much fuss being made about LeBron James’ age-37 season, but let’s not forget that Chris Paul has been an age-defying marvel all the same. The big difference is that the Los Angeles Lakers’ season is over and that the Phoenix Suns have been the best team in the NBA this season thanks […]

The Point God strikes again! With the New Orleans Pelicans threatening to make a comeback in the fourth quarter, Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul took matters into his own hands. The star PG is traditionally known as a brilliant playmaker. However, Paul showed off his scoring chops in the 4th quarter, scoring 19 points to […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns are on a mission to avenge their NBA Finals loss last season. They wasted no time proving it in Game 1 against the New Orleans Pelicans. With the Pelicans making a furious comeback from 23 down, cutting the lead to as little as six, CP3 knew he had to […]

The Phoenix Suns begin their Western Conference title-defense Sunday night when the New Orleans Pelicans roll into the Footprint Center for game one of NBA Playoffs. Phoenix just wrapped up the best regular season in franchise history, going 64-18 and earning the top seed in the west. New Orleans, on the other hand, took control […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made sure to give Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul some well-deserved recognition after his latest historic feat in the NBA. Paul finished the season as the league’s assist leader, averaging 10.8 dimes per game for a slight lead over James Harden who finished at 10.3. The Suns playmaker almost […]

After suffering an epic collapse in the 2020 NBA Finals, the Phoenix Suns entered this season with a vengeance as they went on a fantastic and consistent run for all 82 games. 64 wins is an admirable number despite lengthy injuries to guys like Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton, and Cam Johnson. As the best franchise […]

The Phoenix Suns won’t know their first round opponent in the NBA playoffs until Friday night, less than 48 hours before the scheduled tip-off of game one. That isn’t stopping the No. 1 overall seed from working on some “self-scouting,” as head coach Monty Williams calls it. “We don’t know who we’re going to play, […]

It didn’t take long for Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams to establish himself as one of the NBA’s best. He got the ball rolling in Orlando during the NBA bubble, ending the season on an eight-game winning streak. Williams’ Suns have torched the league with a league-best 115-39 record over the last two regular […]

The New Orleans Saints aren’t too far away from being an extremely competitive franchise, especially in the NFC. After making a big trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, the front office set itself up with two selections in the first round. It’s time to take a look at what the Saints might do with a 2022 […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul has arguably one of the coolest monikers in NBA history: “Point God”. The nickname stems back from his early days in the league, where he would display his insane floor general abilities on the court for the Hornets. He’s arguably one of the best point guards of all-time. This season, […]

It’s been a wild ride for the Jacksonville Jaguars but the franchise is set up to make a huge turnaround once again. There are numerous holes on the roster, which allows the front office to acquire whoever they want. After an interesting free agency period, we go over a 2022 NFL Mock Draft for the […]

Devin Booker has emerged as a late-season contender for this year’s Most Valuable Player award. The whispers became even louder of late after the Suns set the franchise record for most wins in a regular season. For Suns head coach Monty Williams, however, there is no doubt in his mind about Booker’s credentials. The 50-year-old […]

It was supposed to be the Lakers. At the beginning of the season, LeBron James and LA were projected to go all the way to the Finals and match up with the Brooklyn Nets. That’s what most odds predicted anyway. Chris Paul and the Suns were going to be good, but people believed the Lakers […]

The Phoenix Suns just took down the Los Angeles Lakers in sensational fashion on Tuesday night with a 121-110 win. It wasn’t just any victory for the Suns, though, as it was their 63rd win of what has been a historic campaign for them. Tuesday’s victory allowed Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and the rest of […]

The Phoenix Suns have been coasting through the regular season, with and without their All-Star point guard Chris Paul. On Sunday night, the Suns traveled to Oklahoma City to face Paul’s former team. Paul, who has always spoken kindly about his former team and the city, illustrated a truly kind gesture that Thunder fans will […]

Chris Paul is not making a big deal out of the Phoenix Suns’ rather shocking loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. In fact, he guarantees fans that they would have already moved on from it by the time they play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. The Suns saw their nine-game winning streak come […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Chris Paul moved up to no. 4 on the NBA’s all-time steals list. Now, he has his eyes on Michael Jordan’s record. Paul surpassed Gary Payton on the list, which definitely speaks volumes considering how The Glove was known for his defensive abilities. Being the traditional pass-first point guard, CP3 proved that […]

San Francisco, CA – Most players shy away from guarding the best offensive weapons on opposing teams. Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II is not one of those players. He’s actually the opposite. He loves it. Wednesday, Payton II had the opportunity of defending both Chris Paul and Devin Booker and he enjoyed every […]

Phoenix Suns star point guard Chris Paul is well-known for a few things. His incredible playmaking skills and deadly midrange game has made him one of the best point guards of all-time. However, off the court, Paul has also done incredible things, as he’s heavily involved in philanthropical works and advocacies. It’s no surprise, then, […]

Phoenix Suns star guard Chris Paul is considered one of the greatest point guards of all time. Known for his exceptional ability as a floor general, Paul has earned the nickname ‘Point God.’ However, the Suns star isn’t just known for his ability on the court. Paul has been an advocate for social justice while […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors game against the Phoenix Suns was a hard-fought nail-biter that ended with Devin Booker telling the fans at the Chase Center how he really felt about them. “They left the energy at Oracle. I like the Oakland fans better,” Booker yelled while walking to the locker room […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving is one of the most skilled players in the NBA today–or perhaps ever–and even Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is in awe of what he can do with the ball. Speaking on NBA Hooper Vision, Paul reminisced how he watched Irving play at MSG when the Nets guard was still […]

The Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns are developing quite the little rivalry. The contempt for one another appeared to boil over Thursday night, as Nuggets forward Jeff Green attempted to break into the Suns locker room after the game. Nuggets players and staffers reportedly had to hold him back before he got inside the visiting […]

The Phoenix Suns haven’t let go of their firm hold of the NBA’s best record even with Chris Paul being sidelined. He was diagnosed with a thumb fracture during All-Star weekend and was sidelined for 15 games. After missing a sizeable chunk of the season, he is ready to return. The Suns officially annoucned that […]