Paul had 22 points (9-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt), six rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Thursday's 99-95 loss to Dallas.
The veteran floor general turned back time and was impressive despite the loss, shooting efficiently from the field and dishing out double-digit dimes for the third straight game since returning from a seven-game absence due to a hip injury. Paul has double-doubles in all three outings since returning to the court, shooting 53.5 percent from the field in that span.
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Suns' Chris Paul: Shines bright in return
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Paul (hip) ended Sunday's 112-110 win over the Grizzlies with 22 points (8-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 assists, six rebounds, three steals and one block across 38 minutes.
Though he had missed the Suns' past seven games with the hip injury, Paul looked to be in vintage form during his time on the court, and his hefty minutes load suggested that the coaching and training staffs had no reservations about easing him back in. With Devin Booker (groin) still likely out for another week, Paul could see an uptick in his scoring for the next few games. Managers who waited on activating Paul from an injured reserve slot can feel comfortable doing so now based on how he performed and what kind of minutes he received Sunday.
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Suns' Chris Paul: Will make return Sunday
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Paul (hip) will be available for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports reports.
Earlier in the day, it became clear that Paul was targeting a return Sunday night, and that will indeed be the case. The veteran will play for the first time since Jan. 6 after missing a string of seven straight games due to a hip injury. In 25 healthy contests this season, Paul is posting 13.4 points, 8.6 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals, but he's shooting a career-low 42.5 percent from the field. Expect Paul to potentially face a soft minutes restriction Sunday, given the layoff.
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Suns' Chris Paul: Looks likely to play Sunday
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Paul (hip) is probable for Sunday's matchup against Memphis, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Paul has missed seven straight games due to a hip issue, but it appears he'll return to action Sunday. Before suffering the injury, the veteran point guard had scored in double figures in 13 of his past 14 appearances and posted 16.9 points, 8.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 33.6 minutes per game. If Paul is indeed available, it seems likely he'd be under a minutes restriction following a lengthy absence.
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Suns' Chris Paul: Sitting again Saturday
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Paul (hip) will not play Saturday against the Pacers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Paul joins the sizable list of Suns backcourt players who won't be in uniform, leaving the ranks relatively thin heading into the contest. Look for Damion Lee to draw another start as a result, with Duane Washington and Saben Lee also likely to draw big workloads. Paul won't have to wait long for his next opportunity to return Sunday against the Grizzlies.
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Suns' Chris Paul: Tabbed questionable
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Paul (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Paul has missed six consecutive games with soreness in his right hip and will land a questionable tag for the second straight tilt. The point guard's absence has led to Duane Washington and Saben Lee seeing expanded run, but if Paul manages to return Saturday he would be in line for a larger usage without Devin Booker (groin).
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Suns' Chris Paul: Ruled out Thursday
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Paul (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Brooklyn, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Paul returned to practice Wednesday, but he'll be forced to miss a sixth consecutive game due to his hip injury. Landry Shamet (foot) has also been ruled out, so Duane Washington will likely return to the starting lineup. Paul's next chance to suit up will be Saturday against the Pacers.
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Suns' Chris Paul: Labeled questionable Thursday
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Paul (hip) sports a questionable status leading up to Thursday's game versus the Nets.
After skipping five consecutive games, Paul returned to practice Wednesday, which undoubtedly places him on a positive-trending path regarding his status against the Nets. However, he's not out of the woods yet, and it will be worth monitoring his status leading up to the 10 PM ET tipoff Thursday. If he can't go again, Duane Washington would likely get another opportunity in the starting unit with Landry Shamet (foot) already ruled out.
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Suns' Chris Paul: Practices Wednesday
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Paul (hip) practiced fully Wednesday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Paul has missed the last five games due to a right hip injury, but it's encouraging that he went through a full practice Wednesday. Coach Monty Williams didn't indicate whether Paul would be available for Thursday's game against the Nets, but the 37-year-old appears to at least be progressing in his recovery.
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Suns' Chris Paul: Set to remain out Monday
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Suns head coach Monty Williams said that Paul (hip) will remain out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Williams confirmed that Paul didn't join the Suns for their four-game road trip, which began last Tuesday in Golden State and concludes Monday in Memphis. The coach noted that Paul is able to receive better treatment for his lingering right hip injury by staying back in Phoenix, but until the Suns return home, the team likely won't provide an update with regards to his availability for the upcoming five-game homestand that begins with a matchup Thursday against the Nets.
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Suns' Chris Paul: Remains out Friday
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Paul (hip) will sit again Friday versus the Timberwolves, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Paul will skip a fourth consecutive game while working his way back from a hip issue, leaving the Suns devoid of backcourt depth again with Devin Booker (groin), Cameron Payne (foot) and Landry Shamet (hip) also still sidelined. Look for Duane Washington and Mikal Bridges to comprise the team's starting backcourt combination again as a result.
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Suns' Chris Paul: Out again Wednesday
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Paul (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Paul will miss a third straight game due to a hip injury he suffered in last Friday's loss to the Heat. Landry Shamet (hip), Devin Booker (groin) and Cameron Payne (foot) are also out, so Duane Washington figures to draw another start, while Damion Lee sees an increased role off the bench. Paul's next chance to suit up will come Friday against Minnesota.
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Suns' Chris Paul: Remains out Tuesday
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Paul (hip) is out for Tuesday's contest against the Warriors, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Paul will officially miss his second consecutive game as he tends to a hip injury. The likes of Damion Lee and Duane Washington both figure to receive additional opportunities with Paul still on the sidelines. The veteran point guard's next chance to return comes Wednesday against the Nuggets.
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Suns' Chris Paul: Sitting out Sunday
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Paul (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Paul will be sidelined for at least one game after he exited the Suns' 104-96 loss to the Heat on Friday early due to a sore right hip. The Suns appear content evaluating Paul's status on a game-by-game basis for the time being, but given his checkered medical history, it wouldn't be surprising if his absence extended into Phoenix's upcoming three-game week. With Devin Booker (groin) and Cameron Payne (foot) also sidelined with longer-term injuries, the likes of Landry Shamet, Duane Washington and Damion Lee should all be in store for major minutes Sunday out of the Phoenix backcourt.
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Suns' Chris Paul: Questionable to play Sunday
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Paul (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Paul exited Friday's game versus the Heat early due to right hip soreness, so the questionable tag is not surprising. Cameron Payne (foot) is also out, which means Landry Shamet or Duane Washington could jump into the starting lineup if Paul ends up being unavailable.
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Suns' Chris Paul: Considered day-to-day
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Suns coach Monty Williams said Paul (hip) is day-to-day moving forward, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Paul exited Friday's game versus the Heat early due to right hip soreness. The veteran point guard is likely questionable for Sunday's game versus the Cavaliers. If Paul can't suit up, Landry Shamet, Duane Washington and Damion Lee should see extended minutes with Cameron Payne (foot) out for at least two weeks.
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Suns' Chris Paul: Leaves Friday's contest
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Paul won't return to Friday's game against the Heat due to right hip soreness, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Paul logged just 12 minutes before his departure, posting five points, an assist and a steal before the exit. The contest has been somewhat close, so this isn't a case of the Suns finding extra rest for the veteran. Phoenix is back at it again Sunday against the Cavaliers, while the team is starting to limp along at guard, already without Cameron Payne (foot) and Devin Booker (groin).
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Suns' Chris Paul: Leader from deep in 25-point game
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Paul chipped in 25 points (9-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 90-88 loss to the Cavaliers.
Paul led all Suns players in scoring and threes made, posting his third performance in the last four games of at least 20 points and three shots made from deep. Paul has scored 20 or more points with five or more assists on five occasions this year.
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Suns' Chris Paul: Double-doubles Friday
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Paul closed Friday's 113-104 loss to the Raptors with 20 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, 12 assists and one steal across 35 minutes.
Paul has been playing very well of late, reaching the 20-point mark in back-to-back contests for the first time in the campaign while also notching three double-doubles over his last six contests. He's averaging 15.7 points, 8.6 assists and 4.2 rebounds over 13 contests since returning from a lengthy 14-game absence due to a nagging heel injury.
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Suns' Chris Paul: Drops 20 in Wednesday's loss
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Paul supplied 20 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 127-102 loss to the Wizards.
The Phoenix backcourt is getting thin with Devin Booker (groin) out for at least the next four weeks, but Paul did what he could to hold things together. In 11 games since returning to a full workload following his recovery from a heel injury, the veteran point guard is averaging 16.4 points, 8.8 assists, 4.2 boards, 2.4 threes and 1.4 steals. Still, the Suns might need Paul to take on more of the scoring load while Booker is sidelined.
