MAJOR Suns update regarding Chris Paul and Cameron Payne
MAJOR Suns update regarding Chris Paul and Cameron Payne
The Suns are without both of their point guards again and this is not a new feeling for the Suns or their fanbase, but it is one that is often reoccurring. However, it is a little bit different this time around – well, at least for Chris Paul.
Per Duane Rankin of AZCentral, Cam Payne is set to miss at least two weeks with his foot injury while Chris Paul is day-to-day with his sore right hip injury.
This is a significant setback for Payne, who already missed 9 games due to this injury, as this foot injury has been nagging him for some time and he can’t shake it. That became very apparent during the Suns-Cavaliers game when Payne left the game after the first half due to re-aggravating it.
Despite the negatives, there is some good news, Chris Paul is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cavaliers. So Phoenix could be getting back their veteran point guard for tomorrow’s matchup.
The Suns’ currently have Cam Payne, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, Devin Booker, and Chris Paul all out with injuries or simply not playing for the team. Four of the five players on this list are starters for this team.
According to multiple reports, the Miami Heat are looking to address their frontcourt depth needs and they have locked eyes on potentially acquiring Precious Achiuwa.
Both sides have mutual interest in one another, as the 25-year-old wrapped up his one-year, $6 million contract with the New York Knicks.
Last season saw a slight dip in statistical productivity from Achiuwa, as he was down in both points and rebounds.
If Miami were to waive Terry Rozier, then they would have enough room to sign a player like Achiuwa. They currently don’t have enough room for even a veteran minimum contract signing.
According to Marc Stein, the New York Knicks have shown legit interest in Ben Simmons and wanted him on their team, however, the 29-year-old rejected their contract offer.
With New York only able to offer minimum contracts, Simmons didn’t want that, as he is looking for a contract that is above league minimum.
Last week, reports came out that Simmons former agent, Bernie Lee, no longer wanted to represent him and decided to cut ties.
The 2024-25 season saw Simmons only playing in 51 games with the Los Angeles Clippers and Brooklyn Nets. During that span, he averaged 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 22.0 minutes.
Since Simmons does not want to sign with the Knicks, the only other team who should legit interest in him are the Boston Celtics.
According to multiple reports, current free agent Ben Simmons is legitimately considering retirement and is weighing his all his options. This comes after he found out he wouldn’t be making the same money he used to on his old contract, or even close to it.
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says Simmons could only receive non-guaranteed minimum salary contracts from organizations. This and combined lack of interest from majority of the league has left Simmons in a tough spot.
Since entering the league back in 2017, Simmons has career averages of 13.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists.
Following his fallout with the Philadelphia 76ers, Simmons has been non-existent and has completely fallen off. The league no longer sees him as a franchise contributor or “that guy.”
