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Western Conference Race Altered with Potential Leonard and Paul Absences

The postseason landscape in the Western Conference could look significantly different following news tied to Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard and Suns point guard Chris Paul surfaced on Wednesday.

Paul, who helped guide the Suns to a sweep of the Nuggets, has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols. The Athletic’s Shams Charania provided an update this morning.

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols and is sidelined for an indefinite period of time, sources tell The Athletic.

Paul’s status is up in the air for the start of the Western Conference finals, according to sources.