9:50 AM PT — More details are coming in about Paul’s status … with Arizona Sports reporter John Gambadoro claiming the guard did, in fact, test positive for COVID-19.
What makes the situation a true case of bad luck — Paul WAS vaccinated, according to ESPN’s Jalen Rose … which makes it rare, but not impossible, to come down with the virus.
The fact Paul is vaccinated is good news for getting back on the court … he could return sooner than the 10-14 day window once he starts testing negative.
Potentially devastating news for the Phoenix Suns — superstar point guard Chris Paul has been sidelined for an indefinite period of time … as part of the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
In other words, CP3’s status for the start of the Western Conference Finals is reportedly “up in the air” … depending on when the Clippers/Jazz series ends, according to Shams Charania.
Paul has been the backbone for the red-hot Suns — averaging 15.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 8.7 assists through 10 games this postseason.
Phoenix has been on a tear in the playoffs … eliminating LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round and sweeping the Denver Nuggets in the semifinals.
The Jazz vs. Clippers series is currently tied at 2 games apiece … and if either team wins in 6, it sounds like Paul will not be ready to go.
The report adds if the series goes 7 games, the WCF will start on Sunday.
Shams also points out the isolation period may be shorter for vaccinated players — depending on the medical circumstance — but those details have not been revealed at this time.
Story developing …
Originally Published — 6:44 AM PT
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