There is optimism within the Phoenix Suns organization that Chris Paul, out for the start of the Western Conference finals because of the league's health and safety protocols, could return for Game 3 on Thursday in Los Angeles, sources told ESPN.

Source: Dave McMenamin and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN

ANALYSIS: ESPN added that as of the start of Game 2 on Tuesday against the LA Clippers, Paul had yet to be cleared and he has now been away from the team for six consecutive days as he continues to stay in the league's health/safety protocols.