Paul closed with 13 points (4-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Thursday's 126-118 win over the Jazz.
Paul endured a relatively slow start to the season, but he's been excellent in recent weeks, thriving as a playmaker but also delivering decent scoring numbers when called upon duty. The veteran floor general has dished out 10 or more assists in five of his last six appearances while notching four double-doubles in that span. Despite being one of the oldest players in the NBA, Paul continues to thrive as a playmaking presence. He's recorded eight games with at least 10 assists in 16 contests this season.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Good to go against Utah
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Paul (thumb) is available for Thursday's game versus the Jazz, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Paul has been upgraded from probable to available Thursday despite dealing with a left thumb sprain. Across his last five appearances, Paul is averaging 11.4 points, 9.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 28.8 minutes.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Dealing with sprained thumb
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Paul is probable for Thursday's game against Utah due to a left thumb sprain.
Paul popped up on Wednesday evening's injury report after logging 31 minutes without an injury designation in Tuesday's win over Oklahoma City. His status will need to be monitored with Victor Wembanyama (knee) and Devin Vassell (knee) already ruled out for Thursday. Paul has yet to miss a game this season.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Seals up double-double in win
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Paul had 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), five rebounds and 11 assists over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 110-104 win over the Thunder.
As expected, the dimes keep dropping for Paul. He's recorded double-digit assist totals in seven of 15 games and ranks sixth in the league with 117 assists. Paul's three-point shot was also on fire in the win, matching a season high with seven attempts from deep.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Limited impact in blowout loss
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Paul notched 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Saturday's 110-93 loss to the Mavericks.
The Spurs competed hard in the first two quarters but crumbled in the second half, so Paul's minutes were cut short once the game got out of reach for San Antonio. The three assists tied a season-low mark for the veteran floor general, but at least Paul managed to score in double digits for the third time over his last four appearances. He's averaging 10.8 points and 8.5 assists per game in that stretch.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Dishes 11 dimes Friday
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Paul finished Friday's 120-115 loss to the Lakers with 11 points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 assists, two rebounds and two steals over 29 minutes.
Paul has tallied 11 assists in each of his last three outings, and he now has five double-doubles through the first 13 games of the 2024-25 regular season. Even though he's averaging just 28.5 minutes per game, Paul has been effective in getting Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and the rest of the young Spurs involved on offense. Paul is averaging 10.4 points, 8.8 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals to start the season.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Records fourth double-double
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Paul provided 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds, 11 assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Monday's 116-96 victory over Sacramento.
Paul is averaging a career-low 28.6 minutes per game, which is understandable considering his age. Despite the dip in minutes, he's still excelling as a distributor and occasional sharpshooter. Instead of filling in behind him, Stephon Castle has been alongside Paul frequently and appears to be a nice complement to Paul's game. The scenario could shift somewhat when Tre Jones (ankle) returns, but Paul's veteran presence leaves the backcourt in good hands.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Logs only 20 minutes Wednesday
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Paul chipped in 10 points (3-7 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 127-100 loss to the Rockets.
Julian Champagnie was the only starter who played more than 25 minutes for the Spurs in this blowout loss, and it made no sense to keep Paul on the court in a game in which the Spurs were not going to mount a comeback. This was a step in the wrong direction for Paul in terms of his fantasy production, but it was mainly related to how the game unfolded and not a negative trend. He had delivered three straight double-doubles before this dud, and he should continue to play a prominent role in the Spurs' offensive scheme going forward.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Delivers double-double Monday
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Paul amassed 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt), six rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Monday's 113-104 loss to the Clippers.
Paul endured a slow start to the season, but the veteran has turned things around drastically and now has three straight double-doubles. He's also scored in double digits in five games in a row, averaging 15.6 points, 9.0 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game in that stretch.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Posts first double-double of season
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Paul notched 19 points (8-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, 10 assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Thursday's 106-88 win over the Jazz.
Paul's assist totals came tantalizingly close to double-digits in three of his first four games, but he finally broke the threshold in the decisive win. Despite his age, Paul will be in the upper echelon of assist production as long as he stays healthy, and he'll be a very valuable fantasy option if he can combine the dimes with good shot volume on a nightly basis.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Flirts with double-double in loss
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Paul supplied 14 points (5-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 105-93 loss to Oklahoma City.
Paul fell one assist short of his first double-double as a Spur, putting together arguably his best performance of the season. It's been a slow start for the veteran, especially on the offensive end. With that said, he is averaging 7.3 assists and 1.0 steals per game, serviceable numbers for any fantasy managers who took a chance on him in the later rounds.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Struggles with shot Thursday
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Paul racked up three points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 120-109 loss to the Mavericks.
Paul had a rough shooting performance in his Spurs debut, but the veteran floor general still delivered a decent stat line, leading the Spurs in assists and ranking among the leaders in the rebounding department as well. Paul is likely to hold a secondary role in the Spurs' offensive scheme, but he'll remain valuable in fantasy if he stays healthy, as he's a near lock to record solid numbers in other categories.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Not on injury report
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Paul (rest) is healthy for Thursday's opening match versus Dallas.
Paul's clearance was the expected outcome after he rested at times throughout preseason as veteran maintenance, and the 39-year-old is indeed a full-go to start the season. Devin Vassell (foot surgery) is San Antonio's only injury heading into Thursday's contest.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Sitting out Thursday
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Paul won't play in Thursday's preseason game versus the Rockets, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Paul will be held out of Friday's preseason finale for rest purposes. The veteran point guard should be good to go for the team's regular-season opener against Dallas on Oct. 24.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Limited to 23 minutes Wednesday
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Paul recorded five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and two steals across 23 minutes in Wednesday's 107-97 preseason win over the Magic.
Paul co-led the Spurs in minutes alongside Victor Wembanyama and Blake Wesley, and while the veteran floor general didn't deliver an eye-popping stat line, he showed some rapport with Wembanyama, something that will be crucial for the Spurs' chances of improving their record from last season. Paul is simply getting enough reps to be ready for the regular-season opener against the Mavericks on Oct. 24, as he's already penciled in as the Spurs' starting floor general.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Part of starting five
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Paul will start Wednesday's preseason game against the Magic, Dan Weiss of Bally Sports San Antonio reports.
Paul rested during the Spurs' preseason opener, but he'll join the starting lineup for their second exhibition contest. Despite his starting status, Paul isn't expected to handle a heavy workload.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Will play Wednesday
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Paul (rest) will play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Magic, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
Paul got the night off during Monday's preseason opener but will make his Spurs debut Wednesday. However, the 19-year NBA veteran isn't expected to play heavy minutes during the exhibition.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Resting Monday
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Paul (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason opener against the Thunder, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
The 19-year NBA veteran will join Devin Vassell (foot) and Victor Wembanyama (rest) on the bench Monday, allowing the Spurs to take an extended look at Stephon Castle and and Tre Jones. Paul's next chance to play during the preseason will come Wednesday against the Magic.
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Spurs' Chris Paul: Strikes deal with San Antonio
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Paul agreed Sunday with the Spurs on a one-year deal worth at least $11 million, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.
After being waived by Golden State shortly before the start of the free-agent moratorium period that began Sunday at 6 p.m. ET, Paul quickly found a new home with the rebuilding Spurs. In San Antonio, the 39-year-old may not see a major increase in the 26.4 minutes per contest he averaged with the Warriors in 2023-24, though he should benefit from a spike in the career-low 15.4 percent usage rate he handled now that he's part of a far more green Spurs backcourt rather than one that includes established All-Star talents in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. The Spurs could elect to deploy a rough platoon of Paul and Tre Jones at point guard, which would enable rookie first-round Stephon Castle pick to begin his career in the more familiar off-ball role that he filled at UConn.
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Chris Paul: Cut loose by Golden State
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The Warriors waived Paul on Sunday, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.
Paul's $30 million salary for 2024-25 would have been fully guaranteed had the Warriors opted to keep him on the roster until free agency officially began at 6 p.m. ET Sunday, and after no trade partner emerged for the 39-year-old point guard, Golden State opted to cut him loose. Though he career-low 9.2 points on 44.1 percent shooting from the field in 26.4 minutes per contest over his 58 appearances in 2023-24, Paul still demonstrated aptitude as a playmaker (6.8:1.3 assist-to-turnover ratio). Paul could still have plenty of appeal around the league as a stopgap solution at point guard, though at this stage of his career, he's more ideally suited for a sub-30-minute starting role or as a lead guard off the bench.
