Chris Paul OUT Indefinitely Due to COVID-19 Protocols

In a dramatic development, Phoenix Suns' point guard Chris Paul has entered the NBA's COVID-19 health & safety protocols, and is out indefinitely. Just days away from the Conference Finals for only the second time in his career, Paul's status is now up in the air.

Paul’s status for the start of the Western Conference finals is currently up in the air, sources say.

Noteworthy: Depending on the medical circumstance, an isolation period could be shorter for a vaccinated individual. https://t.co/62r5bWzLOh

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 16, 2021

It's unclear at this point exactly what the medical circumstances are. But Jalen Rose is reporting that CP3 IS vaccinated:

Jalen Rose says Chris Paul is vaccinated so this really may be a matter of CP3 having the worst playoff luck in NBA history

That’s just heartbreaking pic.twitter.com/Nv84D8TQQi

— Tyler Conway (@jtylerconway) June 16, 2021

Paul has played a key role in the Suns' run to the WCF, providing veteran leadership for the team's young core, along with an incredible run for him in these playoffs. He averaged 25.5 ppg with 62% shooting in their 4-game sweep of the Denver Nuggets, including a 37-point exclamation mark in Game 4.

We will continue to update this story as it evolves. 

Photo Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports