JANUARY 6 • NBA.COM
CHRIS PAUL #3 - POINT GUARD - SAN ANTONIO SPURS
10.7 PPG •
3.8 RPG •
8.5 APG
10.7 PPG
3.8 RPG
8.5 APG
Chris Paul fractures left hand, will undergo surgery next week Paul left the game midway through the 3rd quarter after chasing a loose ball, where it appeared his hand collided with Jaden Ivey in transit...
Warriors guard Chris Paul fractures left hand, will require surgery
Golden State guard Chris Paul fractured his left hand Friday night in the Warriors’ 113-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons and will have surgery next weekJANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers fractured left hand Paul suffered a fractured left hand during Friday's win over Detroit and will undergo surgery next week, ESPN's Kendra Andrews reports.
Impact This is a brutal blow for the Warriors and another unfortunate setback for Paul, as he's had several hand injuries during his NBA career. The Warriors haven't provided a timetable for a return, but there will likely be more clarity following the surgery. With Paul expected to be sidelined for a while, coach Steve Kerr mentioned after the game that Moses Moody could be more involved going forward. Other candidates to receive more playing time include Brandin Podziemski and Cory Joseph.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Will not return Paul will not return to Friday's game against the Pistons due to a left hand injury, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports. He finished with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT)...
Impact The severity of Paul's injury is to be determined, though he has a lengthy history of hand issues. Golden State's next game is Sunday against the Raptors, and Paul should be considered questionable for the time being. If he's forced to miss time, coach Steve Kerr could turn to Brandin Podziemski, Cory Joseph and Moses Moody to absorb Paul's minutes.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Tweaks left hand Paul appeared to tweak his left hand during Friday's game against Detroit and went back to the locker room in the third quarter, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Impact Paul was flexing his hand in discomfort and walked to the back with the trainer. The Warriors have not provided an update, so it's unclear if he will return.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Solid playmaking in loss Paul logged nine points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and six assists in 30 minutes during Thursday's 130-127 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact Paul made his third straight start in Thursday's loss to the Nuggets. The veteran point guard is averaging 15.0 points, 5.3 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 31.0 minutes over that span. Impressively, Paul has recorded just one turnover across those three starts.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Dallas Paul is in the starting lineup to face the Mavericks on Saturday, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Warriors haven't been playing well of late, and head coach Steve Kerr has decided to tweak the starting lineup, playing Paul alongside Stephen Curry in the backcourt. Paul is averaging 12.4 points, 8.9 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game when deployed in the starting unit.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Single-digit scoring piling up Paul finished Thursday's 114-102 loss to Miami with nine points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and four assists in 27 minutes.
Impact Paul hasn't been great from the field all year, shooting just 39.7 percent overall and 31.0 percent from three, but he's in a profound slump lately. He's scored in double figures just once over the past seven games, averaging 6.1 points on 36.0 percent from the field and 20.0 percent from distance. The veteran has still operated well as a floor general during this stretch, with 8.4 assists to 1.6 turnovers per game, but he has just seven assists to four turnovers in the past two tilts. Paul's assist upside is too high for him to be dropped in standard fantasy leagues, but it seems like his days stepping up as a scorer are gone, especially since Golden State has needed an offensive punch all season.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set to play Tuesday Paul (illness) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Celtics, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Impact Paul has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a non-COVID illness. The veteran point guard is averaging 7.0 points, 7.8 assists and 3.6 rebounds in 28.2 minutes across his last five appearances.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Battling illness Paul is questionable to play Tuesday versus Boston due to an illness.
Impact Paul was added to Monday night's injury report with a non-COVID illness. He logged a full 32-minute workload in Sunday's win over Portland but is at risk of missing his first game of the season Tuesday.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Steps up with double-double Paul supplied 15 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 119-116 loss to the Suns.
Impact When Paul is dialed in, he gives the Warriors the extra spark they need to carry them into the second and fourth quarter, but his ability to fill the role has been uneven. An Illness and a leg injury have kept him off the floor recently, but a downturn in minutes was a culprit prior to his injury designation. Now that he is close to 100 percent, he'll get back to a more customary usage.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy for Tuesday Paul (illness) has no injury designation in advance of Tuesday's game against Phoenix.
Impact Paul has appeared in just one contest since Nov.28, missing two contests due to a lower leg contusion, followed by a 20-minute return prior to succumbing to illness. However, he'll only miss one game due to the illness and should reprise a 20-30 minute role versus the Suns on Tuesday. Paul posted six points and six assists in a Nov.22 matchup against Phoenix.
DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Paul (illness) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against the Suns, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Impact Paul was able to go through a full practice Monday and is feeling well enough to give it a go against the Suns. We should get official confirmation of Paul's status when the Warriors release their injury report Monday evening.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Practices Sunday Paul (illness) practiced Sunday, Ron Kroichick of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Paul was sidelined for Friday's loss to the Thunder due to an illness, but it appears he's cleared the aliment and should be good to go Tuesday in Phoneix. However, his official status for that game won't be known until Monday afternoon. While Paul returned to practice, Klay Thompson (illness) sat out, so the Warriors may still be without a key contributor.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will not play Friday Paul (illness) will not play in Friday's game against the Thunder, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Impact Paul started feeling under the weather Friday morning and was carrying a questionable tag prior to this update. Brandin Podziemski has played really well for the second unit in recent weeks, so he could get extended run with Paul out. Cory Joseph hasn't seen the floor much for Golden State, but he may get an opportunity Friday.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy against Oklahoma City Paul is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Thunder due to an illness.
Impact Paul's late addition to the injury report is a bad sign of his availability for Friday's contest. If the veteran point guard is ruled out, Cory Joseph and Brandin Podziemski are candidates to receive increased playing time.
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Meager total in return Paul registered two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and six assists in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 110-106 win over the Trail Blazers.
Impact The Warriors eased Paul back into action Wednesday, but he could be the antidote to what currently ails the team. Aside from Stephen Curry, the rest of the starting lineup is underperforming despite going 3-2 over the last five games. Paul has not seen double-digit scoring since his starting stint three weeks ago, and Paul's ability to move the ball is what's needed to provide a spark in the second unit.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Paul on Adam Silver's Comment & Win vs Blazers, Postgame Interview
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Good to go against Portland Paul (lower leg) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Impact Paul has been upgraded from probable to available Wednesday after missing the previous two games with a lower leg contusion. The veteran point guard was averaging 10.6 points, 9.4 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 29.2 minutes before suffering his injury against Sacramento.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as probable Coach Steve Kerr said Paul (lower leg) participated in Tuesday's practice and is probable for Wednesday's game versus Portland, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Paul has missed back-to-back games due to a lower leg contusion but is expected to return Wednesday. The veteran point guard has been an inconsistent scorer for Golden State this season, but he's been a steady distributor, handing out 7.3 assists per game.
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set to be re-evaluated Monday Paul (lower leg), who has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Clippers, underwent an MRI on Wednesday that revealed a contusion, and he'll be re-evaluated Monday.
Impact Paul sustained a lower leg injury late in the first quarter of Tuesday's game against Sacramento, and he'll be forced to miss at least two matchups. A better idea of his status should come into focus once he's re-evaluated, but Cory Joseph and Brandin Podziemski should see increased run in Paul's absence.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Thursday Paul has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Clippers due to a lower left leg contusion.
Impact Paul suffered his injury against Sacramento and will be held out for Thursday's contest. With Gary Payton (calf) also out, Cory Joseph, Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody will likely receive extended minutes off the bench in Golden State's backcourt. Paul's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Clippers.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Officially ruled out Paul (leg) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Kings, Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Paul played just five minutes before exiting Tuesday's contest early with lower left leg soreness. The veteran point guard's status for Thursday's game versus the Clippers is uncertain.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Tuesday Paul is questionable to return to Tuesday's game versus the Kings due to lower left leg soreness.
Impact Paul tallied three points and two steals in five minutes before exiting Tuesday's contest early due to injury. Cory Joseph and Brandin Podziemski are candidates to receive increased minutes if Paul is unable to return.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Paul vs. Scott Foster: How does NBA fix their apparent beef? CP3 had some interesting things to say last week after being ejected in Golden State's game against Phoenix.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
