Chris Paul (thumb) out for Suns 6-8 weeks
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul suffered an avulsion fracture in his right thumb.
What It Means:
Paul will be re-evaluated in six-to-eight weeks. Cameron Payne is still sidelined with a right wrist sprain, so Elfrid Payton or Aaron Holiday will likely draw the start at point guard for the Suns on Thursday versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. Landry Shamet has been cleared to return from an ankle injury, so he should also take on more playing time while Paul and Payne are out. Devin Booker will take on a larger usage rate while Paul is sidelined.
CP3 is averaging 33.0 minutes and 40.4 FanDuel points per game this season while registering a 19.9% usage rate. In one regular season game without Paul last season, Booker scored 50.0 FanDuel points and registered a 41.9% usage rate.
Source:
Chris Haynes, Yahoo Sports
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