Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is listed by the probable squad for Game 3 against the LA Clippers.
Meanwhile, Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is out for Thursday's game in Los Angeles. He has not played since June 14 due to a sprain in his right knee.
Paul has been in the league's health and safety protocol since last Wednesday and missed the first two games of the Western Conference final against the Clippers.
ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Adrian Wojnarowski reported Tuesday that there was optimism within the Suns organization that Paul could return for Game 3.
Phoenix lead the series 2-0.
Before being sidelined, Paul, 36, averaged 25.5 points on 62.7% shooting, making 41 assists against five turnovers in a four-game sweep of the Denver Nuggets in the second round.