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The Los Angeles Lakers have turned up the heat since losing the first game of their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns. After a resounding win in Game 3, the Lakers now find themselves up 2-1. For the Suns, they need to figure things out fast if they hope to make it past Los Angeles. […]

Another year, another playoff injury for Chris Paul. The 11-time NBA All-Star has been haunted with injuries at the most inopportune time, and his misfortune just took another turn in his first season with the Phoenix Suns. Paul suffered a shoulder stinger during Game 1 and hasn’t been the same player since. This is such […]

We finally have it. The secret to becoming like LeBron James is finally here. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has given us a sneak peek into the recovery process of a seemingly age-defying athlete. If anyone reading this is a Phoenix Suns fan, or secretly Chris Paul, please close your browser. This is some top […]

The series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns started off as the most compelling by virtue of the on-court action. But it’s the extra-curricular stuff that’s taken center stage throughout the first three games. Chris Paul’s injury has been the biggest storyline of the series so far. The Suns drew first blood […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul just couldn’t catch a break. Following Thursday’s frustrating Game 3 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, Paul was slapped with another problem out of nowhere after his Twitter account was hacked. The hacker certainly didn’t hold back and took advantage of the opportunity, sending out some NSFW rants about the […]

The ongoing series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns is no ordinary first-round matchup. With huge stars like LeBron James and Chris Paul involved, you already know fireworks are bound to go off. After several physical altercations throughout these early games, looks like we have another one to add to the list. […]

The injury status of Chris Paul has been one of, if not the most important aspect the Phoenix Suns have kept a close eye on as they head into their Game 3 matchup against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. CP3 has been a key cog for the Suns all season […]

The Phoenix Suns were unlucky enough when they drew the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs after their best regular season in years. If that wasn’t bad enough, Chris Paul’s brutal injury luck striking yet again in Game 1 was a cruel twist of fate that’s going to rob us of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers evened up their first-round series with the Phoenix Suns with a much-needed 109-102 Game 2 victory on Tuesday night. The defending champions used a late-game flurry led by no less than Anthony Davis and LeBron James to bring the series to 1-1 heading into Game 3 in Los Angeles. This series […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had far from their best stuff against the Phoenix Suns in Game 1. L.A. couldn’t hit a shot nor match the energy of their opponent, while LeBron James and Anthony Davis were outclassed by Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton. Despite Chris Paul’s injury and dangerous actions (everyone should be ready for […]

Everyone held their collective breath in Phoenix on Sunday afternoon as Suns point guard Chris Paul clutched his shoulder in clear pain during Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Aspirations and dreams of winning the NBA title were put on the back burner as Paul remained down for a couple of minutes before making […]

Another playoff injury struck Phoenix Suns superstar Chris Paul on Sunday night and the entire NBA world is holding its breath. The good news is – Paul says he’ll be “absolutely ready” for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers (via ESPN). Paul went down in the second quarter of Game 1 against the Los […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their first game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, 99-90. The Lakers, who came in Sunday’s game with a six-game winning streak, lost the game plan battle as well. LA couldn’t buy a basketball, and it didn’t help that their star player Anthony Davis was outplayed by Deandre Ayton. Are […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped Game 1 to the Phoenix Suns, 99-90. Heading into the series, one of the main points of intrigue was the first career playoff meeting between LeBron James and Chris Paul — the longtime friends and respective orchestrators for each team. However, on Sunday, the anticipated chess match became less about […]

Chris Paul is a winner, and while he may not have a title (yet?) to show for it, he has  proven his impact on the Phoenix Suns and his previous teams. During their Round 1 playoffs clash with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, an incredible stat was shown for viewers to ponder on. It […]

Chris Paul went down and was seen in a lot of pain after a collision in Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Phoenix Suns point guard fell down in a heap and was grabbing his right shoulder. The contact looked to be between Paul and his Suns teammate Cam Johnson, who grazed the […]

Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns tip off one of the more unique No. 7 vs. No. 2 series in NBA history. Let’s set the stage for the first career postseason matchup between LeBron James and Chris Paul. Season Series Phoenix took two of three matchups, but that’s hardly indicative of, well, anything. […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Dennis Schröder has not looked the same since returning from spending 10 days in the league’s health and safety protocols. Conversely, Alex Caruso has been superb, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope remains the most underrated player on the team. In Los Angeles’ first-round series against the Point God, Chris Paul, and the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James violated the NBA’s health and safety protocols by attending an event on Monday, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Per McMenamin, via a league spokesperson: James was one of several high-profile guests present at a promotional event for Lobos 1707, a tequila brand he backs, earlier this week before the […]

LeBron James is headed for an epic showdown with his long-time friend Chris Paul. The Los Angeles Lakers enter their matchup with the Phoenix Suns as the much lower seed, but nobody sees them as the actual underdog. The Lakers star was asked about Paul’s playoff success, or lack thereof, as reported by ESPN’s Dave […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns begin their first-round series on Sunday, it will mark the first postseason matchup between LeBron James and Chris Paul. However, James has competed against (and played with) two of the game’s great thinkers — Draymond Green and Rajon Rondo — numerous times in the postseason. During Friday’s […]

There are certain free agent signings that can absolutely shift the entire perception of a franchise. 2019 Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard was the most coveted player in a talent-packed class two years ago, and the Clippers beat out everybody else — including their crosstown rivals — by acquiring the highly coveted signature of the two-time […]

The Phoenix Suns aren’t always good, but when they are, the Los Angeles Lakers are regularly in their NBA playoff path. Such is the case this year, as Chris Paul saddles up for one more ride in the attempt to reach his first NBA Finals. Standing in the way are LeBron James and the Lake […]

After defeating the Golden State Warriors in the play-in game, the Los Angeles Lakers secured the seventh seed and will take on the second-place Phoenix Suns. The Lakers are a dangerous seventh seed that poses a legitimate threat, as they’re a much better team than their ranking. Even so, the Suns finished in second place […]

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season with the arrival of future Hall-of-Famer Chris Paul. CP3 has formed a formidable tandem with fellow All-Star Devin Booker on the Suns. But could they be gunning for a third star in the near future, possibly in the form of […]

Chris Paul has helped transform the Phoenix Suns into a legitimate contender this season. After their run in the bubble last year, Paul’s arrival via trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder pushed the Suns to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. While Paul’s mind is on the present, it’s only natural to look […]

Chris Paul has achieved a lot in his first season with the Phoenix Suns, both as an individual and for the team. However, there is one record he is really hoping to break this time around. Talking to Maria Taylor on ESPN+, Paul was asked about the individual record he wants to break next. In […]

The Phoenix Suns dropped two important games in the past week versus the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. After an impressive run in the past couple of weeks, this was by far their toughest stretch—losing six out of their four games. Is fatigue getting in the way? Or are other teams just getting […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were already down LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Dennis Schroder for Wednesday’s matchup against the Houston Rockets. That’s three of their top creators and their two lead ball-handlers. In his pre-game Zoom, Lakers head coach Frank added one more key name to the injury list for the regular-season finale: Alex Caruso. […]

There has been a lot of chatter with regards to this year’s NBA MVP race. For a good chunk of the season, several players took their respective turns atop the MVP ladder. Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid is having an MVP-caliber season. Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has been on a massive tear as of […]

The Phoenix Suns were dealt a crushing blow on Tuesday night, courtesy of Stephen Curry and his Golden State Warriors. But despite the defeat, Suns All-Star Devin Booker seemed unfazed by the loss. The shooting guard spoke out, remaining adamant that the Suns have nothing to worry about. Devin Booker was asked what his concern […]

The NBA stars from the early 2000s have come and gone, but a few remain in the league. LeBron James and Chris Paul both stand out as outliers, as each of them has continued to play at a high level despite being in their mid-30s. Both have had vastly different careers. James entered the league […]

Nikola Jokic is the MVP of the 2020-21 NBA season. With the number of games left being countable on one hand, the vote should pretty much be unanimous for the Denver Nuggets star. However, that hasn’t stopped some talking heads from dictating otherwise and that the trophy actually belongs to someone else.  Nikola Jokic’s MVP […]

The New York Knicks went to battle but succumbed to a lopsided loss against the Phoenix Suns on Friday night in a game where tensions ran high. Despite the defeat and the many scuffles, the team still managed to make an impression on Suns guard Chris Paul who had surprisingly high praise for the Knicks […]

Friday night featured a marquee matchup between two of the hottest teams in the NBA today in the New York Knicks and the Phoenix Suns. Knicks rookie Obi Toppin wanted to make sure that he was able to make an impact on the game, and he did just that with an impressive defensive and offensive […]

Only two things are certain in life: 1. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal arguing and 2. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal not not arguing. But while they always don’t see eye to eye most of the time (which also makes for quality TV, BTW), they seemed to agree on one thing on Thursday: Barkley trolling fans […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray appropriately dismissed the opinion of Fox Sports 1 “analyst” Nick Wright, who dropped one of the coldest takes in, let’s say, 35 years on Thursday about Nikola Jokic and the NBA MVP race. On First Things First, Wright revealed his personal MVP rankings, which had Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul in […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul is in his own territory when it comes to point guard efficiency. He currently has 45 games with 10+ assists and zero turnovers, something no player has done as well as him. The next point guard to do this is two time champion and CP3 rival/doppelganger Rajon Rondo, but the […]

We all know that NBA superstars are modern-day superheroes. Depending on how crazy your imagination can get, it’s quite easy to find similarities between characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe as well as the current stars in the NBA. Don’t believe us? Well, here’s a few: LeBron James as Iron Man One of the toughest […]