Suns guard Chris Paul has missed 13 consecutive games due to a heel injury but insists he’s close to returning, he told Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic. “It’s hard,” Paul said. “That’s my happy place is hooping, but I’ve sort of learned over the years that it’s a long game. Luckily we have enough depth on our team to where I shouldn’t be forced to come back until I’m ready.” Phoenix romped past San Antonio without Paul on Sunday.
We have more from the Pacific Division:
- Warriors reserve guard Moses Moody said it’s been a little more challenging getting spotty minutes during his second season, Anthony Slater of The Athletic tweets. “Last year, everything was new and I wasn’t positive about how prepared I was…Now I feel moreso that I know I’m ready,” he said. Stephen Curry said Moody has taken a positive approach to his situation, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area writes. “He comes with a great attitude just understanding the challenges of him getting in the rotation consistently and when it doesn’t happen, he stays positive, he stays engaged and then when he’s out there ready to go, he plays,” Curry said.
- Warriors guard Jordan Poole isn’t sneaking up on anybody this season and Poole admits he’s adjusting to extra defensive attention, according to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic. “A lot of defenses are loaded, either sending a blitz and making me get off the ball or, it’s kind of like boxes and elbows,” said Poole, who signed a four-year extension prior to the season.
- Guard Brandon Boston Jr. has posted back-to-back double-digit scoring outings for the Clippers as the 2021 second-rounder tries to establish himself in the league, Janis Carr of the Orange County Register writes. “I want those guys (Kawhi Leonard and Paul George) back, but I feel that everybody should be ready to step up,” Boston said. “I want to show that I belong up here (in the NBA) with the regular team and contribute for the team to win.”
Would love to see Poole start more often next to Curry in the backcourt.
You can’t double team both him and Curry and playing off Draymond will only get him easier shots. I’d try Klay coming off the bench.
As Ive said earlier I’d try trade Wiseman too.
Imagine Wiseman for Seth Curry and an unprotected first.
Curry Poole Wiggins Dray Looney
Curry Divancenzo Klay Kuminga Green
Why would Brooklyn do that, with an unprotected 1st to boot, Wiseman isn’t very good at all. There’s a reason he is playing in the G league.
Way to quick to judge Wiseman. Give him time or a new team and I think he shows to everyone he’s a starter in this league
Moses Moody or Johnathan Kuminga have had the seasons I anticipated or the minutes. I thought they will be more consistent in both aspects of the game. Jordan Poole haven’t had the season I anticipated either but he’s been playing much better lately.
James Wiseman needs to make an impact or he’s about to get traded and get that bust label on him. I know they wishing they would’ve just took LaMelo Ball.
What about Haliburton?
Moody has shown he deserves more minutes. Kerr needs to wake up to that fact.
The Ball baggage (father) would have played great in the Bay Area.
Poole is finally shooting much better and playing with positive energy, but he still has to eliminate careless turnovers and score impact points. At least he’s trending up and that’s all we can ask for. As for Moody, aside from his last 4/5 shooting, he hasnt knocked down open 3’s to deserve more time. His time will come this season, and hopefully he will be ready.
Paul acknowledging the superb play of Payne. Phoenix is covered as long as Payne isn’t injured. They seem to have survived the loss of Crowder, and maybe will be able to add some depth when he is traded. I thought the Suns would be doing worse than they are.