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3 targets for the Phoenix Suns after the Chris Paul injury

By Jack Simone

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 08: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns callsto teammates against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on February 08, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 08: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns callsto teammates against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on February 08, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /
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3 targets for the Phoenix Suns after the Chris Paul injury
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 18: Langston Galloway #2 of the Phoenix Suns reacts in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns Arena on March 18, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona, 3 targets for the Phoenix Suns after the Chris Paul injury. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

At NBA All-Star Weekend, it was announced that Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul will miss 6-8 weeks with a fracture in his thumb, meaning he could miss the rest of the regular season.

While Phoenix did add Aaron Holiday at the trade deadline, they have dealt with a bunch of injuries in their backcourt this year. Paul is the latest, but even Cameron Payne has missed some time.

As players begin to get bought out and seek new teams, the Suns will surely be a top choice. And for Phoenix, adding another guard to the roster could be in their best interest.

At the very least, it would ensure that they have some depth down the stretch of the season. What guards could the Suns look to pick up on the buyout market?

3 targets for the Phoenix Suns after the Chris Paul injury – Langston Galloway

If the Suns want to improve their backcourt without harming the chemistry of the team, why not bring in a familiar face who has played with most of the guys on the roster?

Langston Galloway was on the Suns just last season when they made their run to the NBA Finals. He didn’t play heavy minutes but was very effective in the minutes that he did get.

The 30-year-old guard averaged 4.8 points while shooting 44.9 percent from the field and 42.4 percent from three-point range. Who’s to say he couldn’t provide that same production this year?

Phoenix already brought back Torrey Craig, so they’re clearly okay with bringing back former players. Continuing that trend with Galloway would make a bunch of sense.

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