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The Phoenix Suns ended the New York Knick’s nine-game winning streak on Monday and this was thanks in large part to another tremendous performance by Chris Paul. The 11-time All-Star put the Suns on his back late in the game as he drained a couple of clutch shots to close out the contest. CP3 nailed […]

The New York Knicks took on Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns on Monday night and it was a marquee matchup between two sides with playoff aspirations this season. Derrick Rose had to make his mark on the game early on and he did so by showcasing his highly impressive playmaking abilities. Here’s the Knicks […]

Prior to making the move to the Phoenix Suns in the offseason, Chris Paul was also linked to a number of other teams in the NBA. This included the New York Knicks, who at that time, were looking to upgrade their squad for the upcoming campaign. Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau recently opened up about […]

The New York Knicks have made a statement as the surprise of the NBA during the course of the 2020-21 season. Might New York’s inspired performance help it nab impending free agents this summer? Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported the Knicks have their eyes on four players ahead of free agency. One of those guys […]

Throughout a disappointing season, the Houston Rockets will find themselves missing the postseason for the first time in nine seasons. Since the blockbuster trade that sent James Harden to Brooklyn, the Rockets were forced to navigate through numerous obstacles that were too big for the team to overcome. Despite being eliminated from playoff action, there’s […]

When Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul secured a monster contract with the Houston Rockets at the age of 33, it seemed like a given that he would exercise the massive $44.2 million player option for 2021-22. After all, regardless of the sport, how often would a 36-year-old see that kind of payday? However, Paul […]

Chris Paul is enjoying his time as a member of the Phoenix Suns. However, the Philadelphia 76ers apparently made a strong push to acquire Chris Paul from the Oklahoma City Thunder during the off-season, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. CP3 reportedly had no interest in having a reunion tour with ex-GM Daryl Morey and […]

Remember how Joel Embiid nearly sank Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns with a ridiculous 80-foot heave on Wednesday? Well, it looks like CP3 remembers that quite well, as Devin Booker could tell you. Paul made his best JoJo impression against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. But instead of attempting an incredibly long-range bomb […]

Hall of Fame point guard and Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson congratulated Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul after CP3 passed him on the all-time assists list. Johnson dedicated most of his message to hailing Paul as a businessman and father, as well as one of the greatest guards in NBA history: “Congratulations to […]

It’s been good vibes for Chris Paul, Devin Booker and the rest of the Phoenix Suns as they make a push towards one of the top seeds in the Western Conference for the upcoming playoffs. The Suns are currently 41-16 yet in many circles, they still fly under the radar. Perhaps that won’t be the […]

Though Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul has nothing but gratitude for passing Magic Johnson in the all-time assists list, he also has a long way to go before calling it quits. After their game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, Paul thanked his teammates and loved ones for the parts they played in his life […]

The NBA offseason is always an exciting event to anticipate. Alongside watching young prospects participate in the NBA Draft, NBA Free Agency has been the pillar in what the headlines revolve around. Over the past decade, star players have taken free agency as an opportunity to benefit themselves on and off the floor. Heading into […]

Another day, another record for Chris Paul. After initially toppling Oscar Robertson in the all-time assists list just last month, the Point God was at it again on Monday as the Phoenix Suns floor general overtook the great Magic Johnson to claim the 5th spot with a total of 10,142 assists. Now that’s a lot […]

The Phoenix Suns, helped immensely by Chris Paul, have had an impressive season marked by considerable improvement. The Suns went from finishing 10th seed last season to being second in the west this season. They did this with important roster upgrades, including trading for Chris Paul and signing Jae Crowder. On top of that, the […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul is the latest to send out a congratulatory message to his good buddy, Dwyane Wade, following reports of Wade now becoming a part-owner of the Utah Jazz franchise. Paul took to Twitter to share his reaction to this huge development, as he also heaped praise on the Jazz organization for […]

Get your paws ready! NBA Top Shot is dropping another cool pack on Thursday, with Chris Paul and Jrue Holiday headlining. For the fourth time this year, NBA Top Shot will be dropping another Cool Cats common pack to give collectors a shot at grabbing players who’ve found a new home in the NBA this […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul was first spotted drinking some so-called “Secret Stuff” during their game against the Utah Jazz nearly a week ago. Asked about what exactly is inside his special concoction, CP3 kept his lips sealed on what it is. Via Gerald Bourguet of FanSided: Chris Paul on the Secret Stuff he's […]

To be nervous or not to be nervous, that is the question. For Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams, that is. Especially when it involves his All-Star backcourt of Devin Booker and Chris Paul. The Suns hacked out a convincing 106-86 victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday to improve to 39-15, the second best record […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul is dubbed as the Point God for a good reason. He orchestrates the Suns’ offense to perfection and has one of the sneakiest hands among all players today. Against the Miami Heat on Tuesday, Paul once again put his swift hands to good use. CP3 tallied three takeaways against the […]

Devin Booker and Chris Paul were already both on the bench as the Phoenix Suns were wrapping up their 134-106 blowout win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday. But judging by this clip, it looks like CP3’s mentorship of Book continues regardless if they’re on the floor or not. With under a minute remaining in […]

The infamous Rajon Rondo-Chris Paul beef had more fuel added to the fire on Thursday night when the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Phoenix Suns, 113-103. Paul finished with 13 points, seven rebounds, and three assists on 4-of-11 shooting without a single 3-pointer on three attempts, but it was Rondo’s big night that willed the […]

In a heated battle on Thursday night, the Los Angeles Clippers were able to walk away victorious after defeating the Phoenix Suns 113-103. After suffering the loss, the Suns are now just two games ahead of the Clippers with the playoffs looming in the near distance. Star players Devin Booker and Chris Paul shared their […]

With their 113-103 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, the Phoenix Suns saw their seven-game winning streak snapped in a clash of two of the best teams in the Western Conference. After the game, Suns coach Monty Williams praised his team’s effort despite playing on the second night of a back-to-back. He also […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley displayed his rough style on Thursday against Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul. The referees, however, didn’t let things pass as they ejected Beverley out of the game. Paul obviously tried to sell the call. But Beverley did have some malicious intent with his elbow. CP3 seems to be aware […]

Chris Paul has been playing terrific basketball for the Phoenix Suns in the 2020-21 NBA campaign. But the fact that most pundits still don’t have him in the MVP race still baffles Charles Barkley. In the latest episode of NBA on TNT on Thursday, the Hall of Fame forward made a strong case for CP3’s […]

If there’s anything the Phoenix Suns and the Utah Jazz proved in their overtime thriller Wednesday night, it’s that both teams showed why they held the two best records in the NBA. The Suns (36-14) beat the Jazz (38-13) in the OT slugfest, 117-113, cutting Utah’s lead for the top seed in the Western Conference […]

The Phoenix Suns came up with a statement win on Wednesday night, defeating the Utah Jazz in overtime to move just 1.5 games behind the Jazz at the top of the Western Conference standings. The Suns are now 36-14 on the season and just guaranteed Devin Booker’s first .500 or better season in his career. […]

Chris Paul once again pulled out his “Secret Stuff” on Wednesday as he propelled the Phoenix Suns to an impressive OT win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. The 11-time All-Star knew he needed to pull out all the strings given that they were up against the team with the best record in the NBA. […]

Just in case you needed more proof that Chris Paul is indeed one of the best, if not the best, point guards to ever play in the NBA, then better read this at least 10 times. On Monday, Mr. Point God had another historic evening against the Houston Rockets and put up 11 assists to […]

The Phoenix Suns held off the Atlanta Hawks to win 117-110 at home on Tuesday night. Despite coming home with the W, the Suns were extremely critical of themselves and their mistakes during parts of the fourth quarter. Monty Williams said he thought the Suns' execution in the clutch was good tonight, but it was […]

Former NBA player Nick Young has made multiple bold statements as of late. His latest tweet about Utah Jazz’s Donovan Mitchell is no different. Young said that if Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul is a candidate to win this year’s MVP because of their win-loss record, then there’s no doubt that Mitchell should win it. […]

The Phoenix Suns have quietly gone about their business so far in 2021. While the headlines in the west largely go the way of the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, the Utah Jazz have swept in to steal some content as they have lead the west most of the way. Meanwhile, the Suns are sniping […]

The Miami Heat and the Phoenix Suns are squaring off Tuesday night. Erik Spoelstra was highly complimentary of Chris Paul. While speaking about facing the Suns, Spoelstra explained how Paul always seems to turn teams into contenders regardless of where he goes, via Duane Rankin of Azcentral.com. “You talk about hall-of-fame player and hall-of-fame mind […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul just cracked 10,000 career assists. It was an undeniably impressive milestone from the 11-time All-Star point guard and it has prompted a congratulatory message from another all-time great in Magic Johnson. Johnson took to Twitter to heap praise on Paul and his remarkable achievement: I want to congratulate Chris Paul […]

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul continues to make history as he joined the 10,000 assist club after their game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Despite the achievement, the 35-year-old playmaker is determined to set his sights on reaching the all-time assist number of 15,806 held by Utah Jazz legend John Stockton, per […]

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers played their first game since LeBron James suffered a high ankle sprain, which has thrown the final eight weeks of their season into unexpected peril. Their first test wasn’t an easy one. The Junior Varsity Lakers faced the Phoenix Suns (28-13) on the road in the second leg of […]

Since being drafted with the fourth overall pick in 2005, Chris Paul has established himself as one of the NBA’s best point guards. On Sunday, he reached another milestone in his 16th season by becoming just the sixth player to have 10,000 career assists in the Phoenix Suns’ 111-94 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

The Point God is at it again. Chris Paul made history on Sunday as the Phoenix Suns point guard tallied his 10,000th career assist against the Los Angeles Lakers. CP3 has now climbed up the all-time assists leader boards and overtook the great Oscar Robertson to take the sixth spot. He now has his eyes set […]

In the landscape of NBA greatness, Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul is often sadly forgotten. It’s easy to see why, of course. He’s not overly athletic, nor is he super flashy all the time with his handle or passing. His stats are relatively pedestrian year-to-year (15-20 PPG, 8-10 APG) with a few slight exceptions, and […]