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Clippers' Paul Poised for Increased Playing Time Against Suns
7 Nov
Summary
- Clippers rule out James Harden for Thursday's game
- Paul expected to see more minutes and opportunities
- Paul averaging 2.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.1 steals in 13.4 minutes

On November 7th, 2025, the Los Angeles Clippers announced that they will be without the services of James Harden for their upcoming matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Harden has been ruled out due to personal reasons, opening the door for Clippers' guard Paul to receive more playing time and opportunities.
Paul has had a tough start to the season, averaging just 2.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.1 steals in 13.4 minutes per game over his first seven appearances. However, with Harden's absence, Paul is expected to see a significant increase in his minutes and a chance to make a bigger impact on the game.
The Clippers will be looking to Paul to step up and fill the void left by Harden's absence. This could be a crucial opportunity for Paul to showcase his skills and potentially log a season-high in minutes against the Suns.




