The Phoenix Suns have some breathing room at the top of the Western Conference and they’re going to need it moving forward.
On Sunday, the Phoenix Suns announced that All-Star point guard Chris Paul has suffered a thumb injury that will sideline him for six to eight weeks.
Paul, one of the best point guards in the NBA, has the Suns leading the Western Conference this season. Phoenix, coming off an NBA Finals appearance last season, looks like the frontrunner to win it all this year.
Unfortunately, the Suns will have to play without Paul moving forward.
“Phoenix Suns say Chris Paul suffered a right thumb avulsion fracture and will be re-evaluated in six to eight weeks,” Chris Haynes tweeted.
Phoenix Suns say Chris Paul suffered a right thumb avulsion fracture and will be re-evaluated in six to eight weeks.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 21, 2022
Paul suffered the thumb injury right before the All-Star Break.
The Suns point guard is expected to play a couple of minutes tonight, likely just so he can get an honorary assist or two.
TNT announces Chris Paul has an avulsion fracture of his right thumb, and will miss 6-8 weeks when the regular season resumes – but will play some token minutes in tonight’s All-Star Game before coming out. Both teams tonight are aware of his injury.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) February 21, 2022
The Suns are 48-10 on the year, good for first place in the Western Conference.
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