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Former Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey carries a reputation of making a splash on the trade market if it means giving them a better chance to win a championship. However, the Rockets oftentimes didn’t have a ton of financial flexibility at its disposal. Nonetheless, Morey managed to stay creative in shaking up the roster […]

Much like most things in the NBA, signing a free agent is almost always a hit-or-miss move for any NBA team. It’s basically investing in a player based on his past performances and/or his future potential without any guarantee on one’s return. It’s an extremely difficult task to perform, and even the best of them […]

The Houston Rockets have been involved in a number of blockbuster trade deals throughout the history of the franchise. In 2012, they brought in James Harden from the Oklahoma City Thunder, turning out to be the face of the franchise for many years until 2020. Moreover, the team brought in Chris Paul in 2017 before […]

The Phoenix Suns showed their resiliency after they still managed to take down LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, 114-104, despite Devin Booker’s ejection midway through the third quarter. Last season, losing their star shooting guard could have spelled doom for Phoenix and made them crumble. But Chris Paul’s arrival and presence on the […]

Since joining the league in 1967, the Houston Rockets have managed to develop a winning pedigree over the course of multiple eras. The Rockets have become playoff staples throughout the years. They’ve won two NBA titles, four conference titles, and seven division titles. It’s franchise information nearly everyone should know.  Houston is perhaps best known […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul is quite excited J.J. Watt has decided to follow him to Arizona. The “Point God” said Tuesday he and Suns’ shooting guard Devin Booker spoke about their excitement after Watt signed a two-year, $31 million deal with the Cardinals on Monday: “Me and Book talked about it yesterday — […]

LeBron James has no plans to shut up. Based on the way he’s playing in his 18th season, the Los Angeles Lakers star  doesn’t seem to have plans to stop dribbling, either. Following the Lakers’ win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, James ardently clapped back at soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s comments from Thursday, […]

After trailing by 12 points at the end of the first half against the Chicago Bulls, Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns took their play to another level in the next 24 minutes that followed to escape with a 106-97 victory. While Paul led the way with 14 points and 15 assists–finishing with a team-high […]

Chris Paul continues to turn back the clock with his amazing play for the Phoenix Suns this season. The 35-year-old floor general, who was recently named an All-Star for the 11th time in his storied career, completely fooled the Chicago Bulls defense with a nifty behind-the-back pass on Friday. In the first half of the […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul achieved another career milestone by earning his 11th All-Star selection on Tuesday night. However, he claimed that it was the “most bittersweet” since his running mate in Devin Booker failed to be selected to the list of All-Star reserves, via NBA on TNT. "It’s probably the most bittersweet of […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers set to take on the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, Blazers superstar Damian Lillard just got the MVP nod from none other than Phoenix head coach Monty Williams. Williams heaped praise on Lillard, while also explaining why he believes the Portland point guard is playing at an MVP level right […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul moved up in the history books and is now 6th on the NBA’s all-time assists list. CP3 surpassed Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson after he notched his 9,888th career assist in the first half of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Congrats to @CP3 of the @Suns […]

The concept of defying Father Time has been strongly associated with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. The 36-year-old wonder, after all, continues to play at an elite level even in his 18th season in the league. While The King definitely deserves that recognition, his former teammate Dwyane Wade suggested that more people should also […]

Lonzo Ball has been turning heads for his improved play for the New Orleans Pelicans as of late. However, Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul just gave him a stern reminder that he is still the OG point god of that franchise. With under five minutes left in regulation of the Pels’ hosting of the Suns […]

Based on the first round of votes for the upcoming All-Star game, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker currently ranks sixth among Western Conference guards. The 24-year-old isn’t a shoo-in for the squad at this point, which according to teammate Chris Paul, is a bit of a travesty. Paul described Booker’s All-Star bid using just one […]

After a surprising undefeated run in the NBA Bubble, the Phoenix Suns continue to make waves this season partly due to the presence of veteran guard Chris Paul. This was somehow expected given Paul’s Hall of Fame career. Fans see how his play has guided the Suns to victories. But behind the scenes, Devin Booker […]

The Phoenix Suns will be without superstar point guard Chris Paul on Monday when they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran is currently dealing with a hamstring issue and is set to miss his first game of the season. This report comes via Duane Rankin of AZ Central: #Suns point guard Chris Paul (right […]

Chris Paul understands the grievances of peers like LeBron James when it comes to playing an NBA All-Star Game. But as head of the National Basketball Players Association, he is trying to account for a greater consensus. The Phoenix Suns point guard said Monday the union’s primary concern is ensuring the health and safety of […]

Dwyane Wade casually reminded everyone that Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul still has a lot of game left in those battle-tested legs. On Wednesday, the retired Miami Heat icon tipped his hat to the 10-time All-Star after he turned back the clock in scintillating performances against the Dallas Mavericks. Let’s not sleep on 35 year […]

Devin Booker nailed the game-winner to give the Phoenix Suns a 109-108 win over the Dallas Mavericks Monday night. While most of the attention went to Booker for sinking the clutch dagger, Suns head coach Monty Williams credited veteran guard Chris Paul for drawing up the play. Booker certainly benefited, with CP3 making him star […]

The Phoenix Suns were able to escape with a narrow victory on Monday night over the Dallas Mavericks. Following Devin Booker’s game-winning shot for the Suns, Chris Paul revealed why he doesn’t think he can ever retire from the NBA, via ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Chris Paul: "I was telling the guys in the locker room […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker may have hit the game-winner on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks, but it was veteran guard Chris Paul who’s the true mastermind behind the play. After the game, Paul admitted that the play they ran for Booker on Monday was the same play they used to run for JJ Redick […]

When the Pheonix Suns traded for Chris Paul during the offseason, many believed his arrival would help the development of Deandre Ayton. While Ayton is still improving his chemistry with Paul, he’s been watching film on the ‘Lob City’ duo of DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin, via FanSided’s Gerald Bourguet. Ayton says he's been watching […]

In a recent revelation, Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul shared some intricate details about his relationship with Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. Even before Curry set foot in the NBA, he was already hanging out with Paul on and off the court, giving CP3 an opportunity to know what type of person the two-time […]

The whole NBA world mourned after veteran reporter Sekou Smith passed away on Tuesday at the age of 48. According to reports, the beloved journalist died to COVID-19 complications. A popular figure not only in the media but also among players, tributes have since poured in for the sports media giant. As noted by USA […]

There could still be an NBA All-Star Weekend — or at least an All-Star Game — for the 2020-21 season. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) are “discussing the possibility” of putting on a safe All-Star Game on March 7. Atlanta is one of the potential host […]

The Phoenix Suns lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Denver Nuggets in an overtime thriller on Friday night. Suns star point guard Chris Paul took responsibility for committing a costly blunder that prevented them from getting the chance to win in regulation. Near the end of the fourth quarter, with the game tied at 108, […]

Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade are three of the most accomplished NBA players of the 21st century, but their success in basketball pales in comparison to their work off the court. The three NBA superstars — along with their pal, LeBron James, among others — have led the way in using their platform […]

The Brooklyn Nets big three have the ability to be one of the most talented big threes ever assembled. While the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers have a man who many consider to be the greatest to ever lace ‘em up, it would be nice if LeBron James and Anthony Davis had one more star […]

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul had a sterling reviewed prepared for Mikal Bridges after their game against the Indiana Pacers. The 10-time All-Star mainly heaped praise on the sophomore not just for his skills as a player but also as a person and a teammate off the court, per Gerald Bourguet. Paul says that in […]

Los Angeles Clippers swingman Paul George had more than a few words for various members of the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. George came together with Suns guard Devin Booker during the contest, sparking a heated war of words in which PG13 had to be restrained. Both Booker and George continued yelling at one another, with […]

LOS ANGELES — Paul George came into this NBA season ready make up for a 2019-20 campaign he called “disappointing.” After the Los Angeles Clippers’ latest victory over Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns, George admitted he’s growing tired of hearing his name thrown around the NBA and is determined to change the narrative around himself […]

Is six games a small sample size? Yes, it is. With that said, the Phoenix Suns look like a well-oiled machine. Head coach Monty Williams’ squad has won five of its first six games this season. Three of those wins have come against teams that participated in the Western Conference playoffs last season (Dallas Mavericks, […]

Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns drilled a clutch jumper in Friday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets with 7.3 seconds left after successfully persuading his coach to issue a Coach’s Challenge on the defensive end. After Paul hit the shot, he showed fans the congratulations that his son offered after the shot: Chris Paul […]

Chris Paul came up big in the clutch for the Phoenix Suns with a tough baseline jumper over Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. CP3’s insurance bucket that put Phoenix up by four with 7.3 ticks remaining proved enough to lift the Suns to their fifth win of the young season. After the jumper,  Suns rookie […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick found a lot of success when he played with Chris Paul on the Los Angeles Clippers from 2013 to 2017. Making it to the playoffs in each of those seasons, finishing at least in the fourth seed, Redick admired Paul’s ability to involve his teammates and how smart he […]

The NBA had no shortage of memorable moments in 2020, both on and off the floor. It’s why this post is dedicated to the 10 best NBA moments of 2020. All 30 organizations navigated a global pandemic, with players and coaches also leading the charge for social justice and equality. It was a year like […]

New Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul is quickly assimilating to his latest franchise with the help of longtime Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. After taking down Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in the first of the 72-game 2020-21 NBA season for the Suns, Paul joked on Twitter with the veteran Cardinals pass-catcher. […]

When the Phoenix Suns traded for Chris Paul, it was widely touted as one of the best single moves in the offseason. A veteran All-NBA point guard should be able to work wonders with a young talented group like Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, and the Suns. It’s already clear that Paul has already taken the […]