Chris Paul out six-to-eight weeks

Shams Charania: Suns star Chris Paul has suffered a right thumb avulsion fracture and will be re-evaluated in six to eight weeks. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What’s the buzz on Twitter? Gerald Bourguet @ GeraldBourguet Playoffs start in 7 weeks, …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Playoffs start in 7 weeks, so knowing Chris Paul, I’d almost guarantee he won’t be missing any postseason action. The question is whether the Suns can hold their place at No. 1 and whether he’ll get a few games to knock the rust off. Tough break for Phoenix – 7:57 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Uncharted waters for the Suns. Chris Paul missed 4 total regular season/playoff games last year and has played every game this season.
Next big update will be the status of Cam Payne. Hasn’t played since Jan. 22 because of a sprained right wrist. – 7:56 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Chris Paul out 6-8 weeks is a devastating blow for the league best Suns. Why the heck is he going to play tonight?? – 7:55 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
It was just announced on TNT that Chris Paul has a right thumb avulsion fracture and will be re-evaluated in 6-8 weeks. The regular season ends seven weeks from today. – 7:52 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Suns star Chris Paul has suffered a right thumb avulsion fracture and will be re-evaluated in six to eight weeks. – 7:52 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Suns star Chris Paul will play a few minutes as he said yesterday houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron but his thumb injury was diagnosed as a fracture. Suns announce he will be reevaluated in six to eight weeks. – 7:51 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Phoenix Suns say Chris Paul suffered a right thumb avulsion fracture and will be re-evaluated in six to eight weeks. – 7:51 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Was that the first we’ve heard of the Chris Paul news??? Holy (bleep). – 7:51 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
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. – 7:50 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
6 to 8 weeks without Chris Paul, eh? – 7:50 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Chris Paul out 6-8 weeks?!
Sheesh. – 7:49 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Chris Paul out 6-8 weeks with thumb fracture … Bulls know that feeling. – 7:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Chris Paul and the late, all-time great Kobe Bryant had a special connection that’s even strong now. #Suns #NBAAllStar
azcentral.com/story/sports/n…4:47 PM
Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
Phoenix #Suns guard Chris Paul was named the inaugural recipient of the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award for significant contributions to the advancement of girls’ and women’s basketball. Vanessa Bryant will be at #NBAAllStar Game tonight to present it – 4:46 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Suns’ Chris Paul wins inaugural Kobe and Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award
cbssports.com/nba/news/suns-…4:45 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Phoenix Suns PG Chris Paul has been named the inaugural recipient of the Kobe and Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award for his significant contributions to the advancement of girls’ and women’s basketball. Vanessa Bryant and the WNBA will present CP3 the award tonight. – 4:23 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Suns’ All-Star Chris Paul has been named the first ever Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award for contributions to the advancement of girls’ and women’s basketball, and advocacy for the WNBA. Vanessa Bryant and WNBA will present Paul with the award tonight. – 4:04 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
After a game against Rockets and a former teammate, guard Dennis Schröder, Suns star Chris Paul happy to lead in how to lead houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 10:17 AM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Saturday’s NBA All-Star festivities included the inaugural HBCU Classic, between Howard and Morgan State, continuing the effort of the league & stars like Chris Paul and Stephen Curry to shed light on and bring investment to HBCUs. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/3BzCTUk9:00 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“What’s an eight-letter word for charcuterie?”
#Suns coach Monty Williams breaks down how he became a part of Chris Paul’s @StateFarm commercial (w/video of the commercial)
https://t.co/x9rDGCSLHU pic.twitter.com/fbI3rBMGwh9:02 PM

More on this storyline

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 practice Saturday afternoon. Paul didn’t rule himself out of Sunday’s All-Star Game but was vague when asked about how long he could be out. “We’re 48-10 and if we do miss some time, I know the guys are going to hold it down,” Paul said, referencing the Suns’ record. “There’s always going to be a frustration with injury. My hand surgeon is part of my family now.” -via ESPN / February 19, 2022
Paul hasn’t missed a game this season and is averaging 14.9 points and a league-best 10.7 assists for first-place Phoenix. “I always want to play. When I felt that in my hand, I was mad for all types of reasons,” Paul said. “Obviously we’re not going to (rush it). I’m going to try to heal as fast as physically possible. The second I’m able to play, I guarantee you I will be playing.” -via ESPN / February 19, 2022