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Chris Paul	#3 \| Guard \| New Orleans Hornets

Height: 6-0 Weight: 175 Born: 1985-5-6, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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December 29, 2006
Chris Paul is expected to be out at least four weeks because of a sprained ankle he suffered in Thursday's game, according to Sports Network. "The injury to Chris is unfortunate, especially in light of the fact that we've been without three of our top players in Peja Stojakovic, David West and Bobby Jackson for an extended period," said Hornets general manager Jeff Bower.

December 28, 2006
Chris Paul is expected to miss at least the next two or three games due to the sprained ankle he sustained on Tuesday, according to the Times-Picayune. "Right now we have to re-evaluate the next couple of days and see if the swelling goes down," coach Byron Scott said. "That's the main thing. We've got to get the swelling out of there. It's just a matter of how quickly he can heal, but I don't know how tentative he'll be on that ankle."

December 28, 2006
Chris Paul missed Wednesday's game against the Blazers due to a sprained right ankle suffered on Tuesday, according to the AP. Paul turned the ankle when he stepped on the foot of Sonics center Johan Petro. There is no timetable for his return yet.

December 27, 2006
X-rays taken of the ankle that Chris Paul sprained last night came back negative, according to the Times-Picayune. It looked pretty bad, but the Hornets haven't set a timetable for his return yet. More should be known after he's examined today. Look for Jannero Pargo to start if Paul misses any action.

December 26, 2006
Chris Paul was carried off the floor Tuesday night with a sprained right ankle, according to the AP. He turned the ankle when he stepped on the left foot of Seattle center Johan Petro.

October 26, 2006
The Hornets picked up the third-year option on Chris Paul Wednesday, according to the Oklahoman. Paul is guaranteed $3.38 million this season and $3.6 million next. "Chris has exceeded all expectations both on and off the court since we drafted him, and we're pleased to have him officially under contract through the 2007-08 season," said Hornets general manager Jeff Bower. "We envision him as the cornerstone of this franchise for years to come."

March 5, 2006
Chris Paul, who is still recovering from bruised ribs, a bruised shoulder and a bruised tailbone, sat out most of Saturday's practice, according to the Oklahoman. He is expected to play on Monday.

February 16, 2006
The AP reports that Chris Paul returned from his bruised ribs Wednesday but left the game for good midway through the third quarter with an apparent shoulder injury after colliding with Ha Seung-Jin. Paul started and played 22 minutes, scoring only one point but adding five rebounds, seven assists and two steals. He had missed the previous three games with the injury.

February 14, 2006
Chris Paul might sit out this weekend's All-Star festivities because of bruised ribs, according to The Oklahoman. "I just hope I can be ready," Paul said about his chances of playing in the All-Star events. "I think I will be, but it's about our team and our season. If I can play in Wednesday's game, I should be able to be good for the All-Star stuff."

February 13, 2006
Chris Paul missed his third straight game Monday because of bruised ribs, according to the AP.

February 10, 2006
Chris Paul missed Friday night's game against the Knicks because of bruised ribs, according to the AP.

February 10, 2006
Chris Paul did not practice Thursday and will likely sit out the next two games to recover from his bruised ribs and sore neck, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. "Right now, he's pretty banged up, and I know how bad he wants to play. A 70 percent Chris Paul is better than the guys we have playing point," coach Byron Scott said. "We can't risk that. I think it would be to his best interest to sit out the next two games and then see how he feels on Monday."

February 8, 2006
Chris Paul left in the second quarter Wednesday night against Seattle with bruised ribs, according to the AP. He suffered the injury after colliding with Nick Collison under the basket.

February 8, 2006
Chris Paul is questionable for tonight's game against Seattle due to a lower back injury he suffered on Monday, according to The Oklahoman. The thing we know about CP is hes tough, so if he can play at all (tonight) we know he will, Hornets coach Byron Scott said.

January 10, 2006
Surprisingly, Chris Paul started for the Hornets against Detroit on Tuesday night despite a torn ligament in his thumb and scored 13 points in 33 minutes of play. Paul tore the ligament on the inside of his right thumb in Friday night's game.

January 7, 2006
Chris Paul left Friday's game with a torn ligament in his right thumb, according to the Times-Picayune. The Hornets expect him to miss at least two weeks.

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