FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
PHOENIX SUNS 10-7 · 5TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
10-7 · 5TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Suns GM James Jones hopes team owner Robert Sarver investigation ends 'soon' Suns GM James Jones addressed Robert Sarver investigation in a Tuesday radio interview that NBA commissioner Adam Silver recently said was o...
The Arizona Republic Phoenix Suns will start second half of 2021-22 regular season with the league's best record, but without Chris Paul, who has a fractured right thumb.
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
How Chris Paul's injury affects Suns' title push, how players are perceived after making trade demands and more in Cole Huff's NBA notebook Cole Huff recaps what went wrong during All-Star weekend and how players are being viewed after making trade demands.
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Suns have two of NBA's best pick-and-roll big men, but how will they adjust with Chris Paul injured? Eyes are always fixated on the man with the ball in screen situations, but the danger often lies in the player doing the rolling.
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic impressed with Monty Williams Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic and Heat coach Erik Spoelstra spoke highly of Suns coach Monty Williams after Sunday's NBA All-Star game in Cl...
FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Landry Shamet - Should be back Thursday The Suns anticipate that Shamet (ankle) will return to action in the team's first game out of the All-Star break Thursday in Oklahoma City, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM...
Impact Phoenix is expected to reconvene for its first post-break practice Tuesday, and if Shamet is able to participate fully without any discomfort in his sprained right ankle, he should be ready to return from a nine-game absence. Shamet is averaging 19.8 minutes per game over 45 appearances on the season, but he's one of multiple Phoenix guards who will likely see at least a slight increase in playing time after Chris Paul was diagnosed Sunday with an avulsion fracture of his thumb, an injury that's expected to sideline him for 6-to-8 weeks. Along with Shamet, Cameron Payne, Aaron Holiday and Elfrid Payton are candidates to help pick up the slack out of the backcourt while the 12-time All-Star is out of commission.
FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Payne - Likely to return Thursday The Suns expect Payne (wrist) to be ready to play in the team's first game following the All-Star break Thursday at Oklahoma City, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
Impact Payne missed the Suns' final 13 games before the break due to a sprained right wrist, but he looks like he'll be ready to practice fully when the Suns reconvene this week. Assuming he assuages any concern about the health of his wrist, Payne will likely step into an elevated role with Phoenix right off the bat after starting point guard Chris Paul was diagnosed with a thumb injury that is expected to sideline him for 6-to-8 weeks. Head coach Monty Williams hasn't revealed the Suns' plans sans Paul, but even if Devin Booker shifts over to point guard, Payne will likely be one of several players that notices an uptick in minutes over the next few weeks. With averages of 10.4 points, 3.6 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 three-pointers in 20.4 minutes per game over his first 40 appearances of the season, Payne had already been producing well while Paul was healthy, so Payne makes for a worthy pickup in most 12-team leagues now that he's primed to see more playing time.
FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NBA All-Star Game 2022: Team LeBron vs. Team Durant, highlights, how to watch; Steph Curry sets record for most 3s in All-Star Game Team LeBron and Team Durant headline Sunday night's action, as the game's brightest talent takes center stage. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET f...
FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Suns' Paul has avulsion fracture in right thumb Chris Paul revealed before Sunday night’s NBA All-Star Game that he has an avulsion fracture in his right thumb and will be re-evaluated in...
FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
Suns in NBA All-Star Game live coverage: Chris Paul playing despite thumb injury Tracking Phoenix Suns players Devin Booker, Chris Paul and head coach Monty Williams in the NBA’s 71st midseason classic.
FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Chris Paul - Slated to miss 6-to-8 weeks Paul has an avulsion fracture of his right thumb and is slated to miss 6-to-8 weeks once the regular season resumes, David Aldridge of The Athletic reports.
Impact In spite of his injury, Paul is slated to play a few minutes during Sunday's All-Star Game. He had appeared in every game prior to the All-Star break, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return to the court prior to the end of the regular season in mid-April. In his absence, Cameron Payne (wrist) and Aaron Holiday should see additional playing time, while Devin Booker could also see increased run in the Suns' offense.
FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Paul - Alludes to possibly missing time Paul acknowledged that he could be forced to miss some time to begin the Suns' second-half schedule due to the right hand injury he sustained in Wednesday's win over the Rockets, B...
Impact Paul comments came after he was spotted with a cast on the injured wrist while he took part in practice Saturday for Team LeBron ahead of Sunday's All-Star Game in Cleveland. Though Paul didn't rule himself out from playing in the All-Star Game, his availability for the glorified exhibition contest wouldn't necessarily indicate that he'll get a clean bill of health by the time the Suns resume play Thursday in Oklahoma City. The veteran point guard has previously required four surgeries on either hand or wrist during his career, including one for his left wrist following last year's NBA Finals. Paul didn't indicate whether he would be headed for surgery this time around, as he nor the Suns have yet to disclose the results of the MRI he underwent Thursday. If Paul indeed misses time, Cameron Payne (wrist) would be the next man up at point guard, and it's possible that shooting guard Devin Booker could also see more on-ball responsibilities.
FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest Winners 2022 — Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota 2021 — Stephen Curry, Golden State 2020 — Buddy Hield, Sacramento 2019 — Joe Harris, Brooklyn 2018 — De...
FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Phoenix Suns coaching staff enjoying 'once-in-a-lifetime' All-Star experience Participating in Friday night's Rising Stars Challenge, Suns assistant coaches are excited about coaching in Sunday's NBA All-Star game in C...
FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Paul unsure about hand, but sure Suns can manage if he's out Chris Paul isn’t sure if his injured right hand will be healthy enough for him to play when the Phoenix Suns return from the All-Star break
FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Paul unsure about hand, but sure Suns can manage if he's out
Chris Paul isn’t sure if his injured right hand will be healthy enough for him to play when the Phoenix Suns return from the All-Star breakFEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chris Paul may miss some time with hand injury Results of an MRI scheduled for Thursday haven’t been released by the team, but Chris Paul’s hand was wrapped in a cast during Team LeBron’s...
FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Phoenix Suns' Mikal Bridges climbs in NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds, ranking Phoenix Suns fans have known that Mikal Bridges is an elite defender for a long time. It looks like others are finally noticing, too.
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
RELISHING THE MOMENT ' Phoenix Suns By: Brendon Kleen Devin Booker couldn’t even keep a straight face. After a win that pulled the Suns within one victory of clinching the best...
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • NBA.COM
Phoenix Suns: Monty Williams joins Chris Paul in new State Farm commercial Monty Williams joins Chris Paul in a State Farm commercial that'll premiere NBA All-Star weekend.
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Video: Monty Williams Q&A interview Part 2 Part 2 of The Republic's Q&A with Suns head coach Monty Williams.
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
25 years ago, Allen Iverson was booed in Cleveland. He didn't let it change him. PHILADELPHIA — Jayson Tatum remembers cutting his socks into arm sleeves and pulling on a headband, trying his best when he first started pl...
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
NBA odds: Every team's 2021-2022 title futures before All-Star Weekend
Will the Suns get back to the Finals? Can the Bulls make a push? Check out the NBA title odds for all teams ahead of All-Star Weekend.FEBRUARY 17, 2022
So the Phoenix Suns are really good in clutch situations It’s a stat that predicts championships better than you might think
FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM
Mikal Bridges - Settling in as consistent scorer Bridges poured in 17 points (6-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-8 FT) and grabbed seven rebounds Wednesday in the Suns' 124-121 win over the Rockets.
Impact Bridges is averaging 13.4 points per game on the season, but he's now eclipsed that mark in six consecutive contests. He's been shooting an eye-popping 60.9 percent -- almost eight points above his season-long percentage -- from the field during that stretch, however, which suggests some pullback in his scoring could be headed his way coming out of the All-Star break.
FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
