Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (thumb) has been medically cleared to return, head coach Doc Rivers told reporters:
Doc said Chris Paul is medically cleared. He COULD play tomorrow but not yet decided. Doc said he looked good in practice.
— Rowan Kavner (@RowanKavner) February 22, 2017
Paul was expected to miss 6-8 weeks. Were he to return Thursday, that would be a five-week return. However, Paul isn’t sure that he’ll be returning immediately:
CP said he's getting better but was noncommittal about when exactly he'd return. Said upcoming opponents can't factor into his decision.
— Rowan Kavner (@RowanKavner) February 22, 2017
His biggest thing is he doesn't want to hurt the team rushing back. CP – "When I’m ready and able to play, trust me, I will."
— Rowan Kavner (@RowanKavner) February 22, 2017
With the trade deadline tomorrow, Rivers also addressed the Clippers’ likelihood of making a deal:
Doc said Clips want to improve team if possible, "but we like our team. I would not be upset if tomorrow I wake up & everyone’s the same"
— Rowan Kavner (@RowanKavner) February 22, 2017
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