Suns News: Week 23 (3/21 to 3/27)

[ShelC]

Last Week's Games
Tuesday, March 15th vs. Pelicans WIN! 131-115
Wednesday, March 16th vs. Rockets WIN! 129-112
Friday, March 18th vs. Bulls WIN! 129-102
Sunday, March 20th vs. Kings WIN! 127-124

This Week's Games
Wednesday, March 23rd @ Minnesota BSAZ 8:00 PM EST
Thursday, March 24th @ Denver NBATV 9:00 PM EST
Sunday, March 27th vs Philadelphia ABC 6:00 PM EST

Suns Stories
Chris Paul is expected to return in advance of the playoffs — if not much sooner: Sources
https://theathletic.com/3199436/2022/03 ... =twitterhq

As if all that good news wasn’t enough, there’s this, too: Sources say Paul, whose team-issued timetable of six to eight weeks on Feb. 20 would have slated his earliest return date for April 3, is likely to return even sooner. Some sources close to the situation wouldn’t even rule out a Paul return for Wednesday’s game at Minnesota, but these coming days will be key in determining the exact timing of it all.

Phoenix Suns: 3 Most Important Games in Final Stretch Before Playoffs
https://valleyofthesuns.com/2022/03/21/ ... -playoffs/

Center of the Sun: Suns magic number now down to 2 after they run the table in Week 22
https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2022 ... ce=twitter

[bajanguy008]

CP3 is something else man

As he puts it - he's a junkie/hoophead/asshole and as Redick says a sicko
So probably best for all involved that he gets back to be playing fore he loses his mind

[TOO]

Could you imagine how good Ayton would be if he were a sicko like Paul/Book/Bridges?

[dragickingdom]

Could you imagine how good Ayton would be if he were a sicko like Paul/Book/Bridges?

He is still very young and I have not lost faith in him. I would still want him over Luka and Trey.

[Charlie Smithy!]

Could you imagine how good Ayton would be if he were a sicko like Paul/Book/Bridges?

He is still very young and I have not lost faith in him. I would still want him over Luka and Trey.

...and Alex Len.

[Mori Chu]

Could you imagine how good Ayton would be if he were a sicko like Paul/Book/Bridges?

He is still very young and I have not lost faith in him. I would still want him over Luka and Trey.

...and Alex Len.

Let's not get carried away.

[ShelC]

While I don't think we should rush him back, if he's healed he's healed and it looks/sounds like he's been going 100% for the past week or so in workouts.

Generally speaking, I'd like to see us get back to full strength to get the reps and rotation back in order before the playoffs but also use the depth to pull back on some guys like CP, Book and mostly Mikal.

[In2ition]

It feels like the date that Cam, Cam, Iffe and CP3 are all available could be April 1st. That should give them about 6 games before the 1st round.

[Superbone]

Could you imagine how good Ayton would be if he were a sicko like Paul/Book/Bridges?

He is still very young and I have not lost faith in him. I would still want him over Luka and Trey.

...and Alex Len.

Let's not get carried away.

I had forgotten about Len until I saw him sitting on the Kings bench. Can't even get into games any more. Even after losing their starting center. Sad.

[Superbone]

Could you imagine how good Ayton would be if he were a sicko like Paul/Book/Bridges?

He is still very young and I have not lost faith in him. I would still want him over Luka and Trey.

...and Alex Len.

Let's not get carried away.

I had forgotten about Len until I saw him sitting on the Kings bench. Can't even get into games any more. Even after losing their starting center. Sad.

To be fair though, Jones probably had the best game of his career.

[bajanguy008]

I've been adamant since the series that yes we made couple crucial mistakes but people really need to acknowledge just how ridiculous Giannis was to get those guys over the line
Now seeing this, I don't know man but it clearly wasn't our time
This is like the icing on the cake for a series of improbable things that happened

[SunsRIt]

No news on Crowder yet? Looked like a high ankle sprain thanks to Holiday.

[bajanguy008]

I'm not overly concerned about Jae
Returning to the bench and he was standing cheering just like everyone else late in the 4th and the OT.
Not sure why he would have been back out there if it was so severe. The usual precaution isn't a walking boot and what's not when they need further testing to diagnose and so on ??

Expect him to sit for a bit cause that's what we do but would be shocked to hear it's something really significant

[Flagrant Fowl]

Could you imagine how good Ayton would be if he were a sicko like Paul/Book/Bridges?

Only every time I watch a Suns game. So about 2-3 times a week.

[Flagrant Fowl]

I don't think the news of Chris Paul's potential return is all that surprising when considering the next 5 games are going to be pretty tough. I'd like to see him skip the Minnesota game and play opt to play in Denver. My preference is to keep him away from Pat Beverley as much as possible in a mostly meaningless game.

[In2ition]

I don't think the news of Chris Paul's potential return is all that surprising when considering the next 5 games are going to be pretty tough. I'd like to see him skip the Minnesota game and play opt to play in Denver. My preference is to keep him away from Pat Beverley as much as possible in a mostly meaningless game.

Yes, keep PB away from the entire team. Dude is reckless and borderline to crossing the line dirty.

[Flagrant Fowl]

[Split T]

Good shot to hit 60 wins before anyone gets to 50

[Indy]

I've been adamant since the series that yes we made couple crucial mistakes but people really need to acknowledge just how ridiculous Giannis was to get those guys over the line
Now seeing this, I don't know man but it clearly wasn't our time
This is like the icing on the cake for a series of improbable things that happened

Here is a good medical summary of what Giannis is talking about.

[bajanguy008]

Obvious wait n see as to if he can actually carve out a role next season but I'm all for the new international fans aspect of this. Being the first player from your country has to be a really big deal





Can peep the thread actually, cool stuff