Paul (illness) will not play in Friday's game against the Thunder, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Paul started feeling under the weather Friday morning and was carrying a questionable tag before this update. Brandin Podziemski has played well for the second unit in recent weeks, so he could get extended playing time with Paul out. Cory Joseph hasn't seen the floor much for Golden State, but he may get an opportunity Friday.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Iffy against Oklahoma City
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Paul is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Thunder due to an illness.
Paul's late addition to the injury report is a bad sign of his availability for Friday's contest. If the veteran point guard is ruled out, Cory Joseph and Brandin Podziemski are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Meager total in return
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Paul registered two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and six assists in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 110-106 win over the Trail Blazers.
The Warriors eased Paul back into action Wednesday, but he could be the antidote to what currently ails the team. Aside from Stephen Curry, the rest of the starting lineup is underperforming despite going 3-2 over the last five games. Paul has not recorded double-digit points since Nov. 20 against the Rockets, when he was still operating as a starter, and Paul's ability to move the ball is what's needed to provide a spark in the second unit.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Good to go against Portland
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Paul (lower leg) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Paul has been upgraded from probable to available Wednesday after missing the previous two games with a lower leg contusion. The veteran point guard was averaging 10.6 points, 9.4 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 29.2 minutes before suffering his injury against Sacramento.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Listed as probable
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Coach Steve Kerr said Paul (lower leg) participated in Tuesday's practice and is probable for Wednesday's game versus Portland, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Paul has missed back-to-back games due to a lower leg contusion but is expected to return Wednesday. The veteran point guard has been an inconsistent scorer for Golden State this season, but he's been a steady distributor, handing out 7.3 assists per game.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Set to be re-evaluated Monday
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Paul (lower leg), who has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Clippers, underwent an MRI on Wednesday that revealed a contusion, and he'll be re-evaluated Monday.
Paul sustained a lower leg injury late in the first quarter of Tuesday's game against Sacramento, and he'll be forced to miss at least two matchups. A better idea of his status should come into focus once he's re-evaluated, but Cory Joseph and Brandin Podziemski should see increased run in Paul's absence.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Won't play Thursday
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Paul has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Clippers due to a lower left leg contusion.
Paul suffered the injury against Sacramento on Tuesday and will be held out for Thursday's contest. With Gary Payton (calf) also out, Cory Joseph, Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody will likely receive extended minutes off the bench in Golden State's backcourt. Paul's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Clippers.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Officially ruled out
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Paul (leg) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Kings, Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Paul played just five minutes before exiting Tuesday's contest early with lower left leg soreness. He finished the game with three points and two steals. The veteran point guard's status for Thursday's game versus the Clippers is uncertain.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Questionable to return Tuesday
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Paul is questionable to return to Tuesday's game versus the Kings due to lower left leg soreness.
Paul tallied three points and two steals in five minutes before exiting Tuesday's contest early due to injury. Cory Joseph and Brandin Podziemski are candidates to receive increased minutes if Paul is unable to return.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Coming off bench
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Paul will come off the bench in Friday's matchup with the Spurs, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Paul will come off the bench while Moses Moody starts, as the Warriors will look to add some more size to the starting unit. Paul has averaged 7.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 6.6 assists across 25.5 minutes in nine games as a reserve this season.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Ejected Wednesday
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Paul was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Suns after receiving two technicals, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Paul will finish the contest with six points, six assists and two rebounds over 17 minutes. In his stead, expect a mix of Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski and Dario Saric to pick up Paul's vacated minutes in the second half. Paul's next chance to get back on the hardwood will come Friday against San Antonio.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Racks up 11 dimes in OT loss
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Paul posted 12 points (4-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt), 11 assists, four rebounds and three steals over 38 minutes against the Thunder in an overtime loss Saturday.
Paul got a second straight start and performed well, recording his second double-double of the season. All of his scoring came from beyond the arc, and he's now gone 8-for-13 on three-point attempts and 0-for-4 on shots inside the arc over his past two games. Paul's overall scoring is down this season at 9.4 points per contest, but he's still pretty productive as a distributor and defender with 7.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Tallies 15-point outing in loss
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Paul racked up 15 points (6-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 104-101 loss to the Timberwolves.
Paul moved back into the starting five for the first time since Oct. 27 while Stephen Curry (knee) missed his first game of the season. Even though the Warriors also lost Klay Thompson and Draymond Green to ejections less than two minutes into the contest, Paul took on a modest 21.6 percent usage rate, trailing Andrew Wiggins (28.7), Dario Saric (25.4) and Brandin Podziemski (23.4). Paul still delivered a useful all-around line in the narrow loss, but given the context of the game, managers were probably hoping for stronger totals in the points and assists columns.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Moves into starting lineup
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Paul will start Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Stephen Curry is sitting out with a knee sprain, but it's believed to be very minor. Paul has been very quiet in recent games, but Curry's absence will allow him to take on a much larger role in the offense.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Non-factor in loss
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Paul recorded two points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and five assists across 22 minutes during Sunday's 116-110 loss to the Timberwolves.
Curry was hot during the game, which curbed Paul's involvement. The Warriors' bench is underperforming, and they need to find a way to get Paul more minutes. The veteran is currently a borderline fantasy option due to his low usage.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Sniffs double-double in loss
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Paul closed Saturday's 118-110 loss to the Cavaliers with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, nine assists and three steals in 26 minutes.
Paul came perilously close to a double-double during Saturday's loss, and he is proving his value to the Warriors despite adjusting to a secondary role. Paul is one injury away from returning to prominence as an elite point guard, but he'll be stuck behind Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson for the foreseeable future.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Held in check against Cleveland
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Paul racked up five points (2-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Sunday's 115-104 loss to the Cavaliers.
Paul's inefficiency from the floor has been a concern in recent matchups, but he's usually been able to prop up his fantasy value through his assists. However, he was held to a season-low two assists while shooting inefficiently from the floor once again Sunday, leading to one of his worst performances in a Warriors uniform. Over his last four outings, he's shot just 14.3 percent from the floor while averaging 2.7 points, 7.7 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 27.0 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Orchestrates offense
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Paul ended with one point (0-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, 13 assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Friday's 141-139 victory over Oklahoma City.
Despite scoring just one point, Paul had a huge impact on Golden State's offense, helping the team score 141 points in a victory. The veteran point guard has tallied 21 assists and just three points over his last two outings. Paul's elite playmaking has allowed Stephen Curry to enjoy a more off-ball role.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Coming off bench Sunday
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Paul isn't starting Sunday's game against the Rockets, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Draymond Green has been cleared to return to action during Sunday's matchup and will be in the starting lineup despite a minutes restriction. With Green back in action, Paul will operate as a reserve for the first time in his 19-year career. Despite his bench role, Paul should maintain ample playing time after averaging 12.0 points, 10.5 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 33.5 minutes per game over his first two appearances with the Warriors.
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Warriors' Chris Paul: Dishes 12 dimes in win
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Paul amassed 10 points (5-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, 12 assists and three steals in 33 minutes during Friday's 122-114 victory over the Kings.
Paul again struggled with his shot, only slightly improving on the poor 4-for-15 mark he posted from the field during Tuesday's regular-season opener. However, the veteran point guard shined as a distributor, notching a game-high 12 assists against a tolerable three turnovers. Paul also racked up three thefts in the win, giving him five steals through two contests. Paul has gone 0-for-8 from three-point range thus far this season, and his overall shot percentage figures to creep up as he finds a groove in that regard. Even with his jumper not falling, though, Paul has maintained fantasy viability through his work as a passer and defender.
