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Grayson Allen Iffy for Friday's Play-In Game
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's Play-In Tournament matchup against Golden State and could miss a third straight game if he cannot sprint during pregame testing. His absence would keep Phoenix leaning on secondary pieces, with Royce O'Neale producing seven points, eight rebounds, three assists, and four steals in 24 minutes last game, while Collin Gillespie logged five points with one triple across 20 minutes. O'Neale is the safer streaming option if you need rebounds and defensive stats, while Gillespie is more of a deeper-league play for assists. Devin Booker and Jalen Green should continue handling heavy usage.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jalen Green Scores Team-High 35 Points During Play-In Loss
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green bagged 35 points in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 114-110 Play-In Tournament loss against the Portland Trail Blazers. However, he went quiet late in the game as Phoenix blew a 100-89 lead inside the final six minutes of play. Green had a couple of costly turnovers down the stretch and finished with five turnovers overall. His line also included five rebounds, two assists, and one block. While he managed only two makes on seven attempts from beyond the arc, Green's scoring was efficient overall at 14-for-29 from the field. Tuesday's loss is a setback for the Suns, but they can still make the postseason if they beat the winner of Wednesday's Clippers-Warriors matchup. Devin Booker must be sharper on Friday night after settling for 22 points on a 7-for-17 effort against Portland.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Grayson Allen Won't Play Tuesday Night
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (hamstring) will miss Tuesday's play-in game against the Portland Trail Blazers. After managing a knee injury throughout the campaign, Allen sustained a hamstring injury during the final week of regular-season action. He won't be in the Suns' lineup for the third time in four games. Royce O'Neale, Jordan Goodwin, and Collin Gillespie could all get extra work with Allen out of commission.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Royce O'Neale and Mark Williams Available on Tuesday
Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (knee) and center Mark Williams (foot) are available to suit up for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Portland Trail Blazers. O'Neale sat out Sunday's regular-season finale due to a knee issue, while Williams was given the night off for rest. Both players have been cleared and are expected to see increased usage in tonight's matchup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Dillon Brooks Available for Tuesday's Play-In Game Against Portland
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (hand) is available for Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Brooks sat out of the Suns' final regular-season contest on Sunday versus Oklahoma City due to injury management. However, he is good to go for tonight's matchup in Phoenix. Since returning from a fractured left hand that required surgery, the 30-year-old Canadian saw action in six regular-season games, averaging 14.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists across 28.5 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jordan Goodwin Returns From Two-Game Absence
Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (ankle) has been cleared for the Play-In Tournament and will suit up on Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. His regular-season campaign ended prematurely because Goodwin missed the last two games with an ankle injury. Goodwin has been a key reserve for the Suns, averaging career-high numbers in scoring (8.7), rebounding (4.9), and steals (1.5). He's been a starter in each of his last three appearances and could have added importance again on Tuesday night, as Grayson Allen (hamstring) is questionable to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Grayson Allen Questionable Tuesday
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's play-in clash against the Portland Trail Blazers. He injured his left hamstring on Friday against the Lakers and sat out Sunday's regular-season finale versus Oklahoma City. Allen's absence would leave the Suns without their fourth-highest scorer on Tuesday. The 30-year-old has averaged a career-high 16.5 points per game this season. Royce O'Neale (knee) and Jordan Goodwin (ankle) will have more prominent roles if Allen isn't cleared to play. Both are available for Tuesday's game after missing time during the final week of the regular season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jalen Green Cleared for Action Tuesday
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (knee) will play on Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. He missed the last two regular-season games with a sore right knee. Fortunately for the Suns, Green is able to participate in the Play-In Tournament. The former second-overall pick made his postseason debut last year and clearly struggled with the occasion as Houston was dumped out in the first round by a lower-seeded Golden State. Phoenix needs Green to stay sharp on Tuesday night. He had a decent finish to the regular season, scoring 20-plus points in seven of his last 10 outings.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Devin Booker Available Tuesday
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) will play in Tuesday's play-in matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is managing an ankle injury and missed the final two regular-season games. However, the Suns haven't included Booker on the injury report before Tuesday's action. Booker had a huge finish to the regular season and is expected to lead the Suns through the Play-In Tournament and into the playoffs. He has scored at least 30 points in five of his last six appearances, nailing 41.0 percent of his three-point attempts.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Mark Williams Sits Season Finale
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (foot) is out for Sunday's game against Oklahoma City, sitting out the regular-season finale ahead of the Play-In Tournament. The Suns will start Jamaree Bouyea, Ryan Dunn, Amir Coffey, Rasheer Fleming, and Oso Ighodaro, placing Ighodaro firmly on the DFS radar after posting six points, nine rebounds, and one assist in 25 minutes in his last start. Dunn and Fleming should also handle sizable workloads in a depleted rotation, while Bouyea offers some playmaking appeal in expanded minutes.
Source: Amanda_Pflugrad
Source: Amanda_Pflugrad
Jalen Green Out For Season Finale
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Jalen Green (knee) is out for Sunday's game against Oklahoma City, marking his second straight absence as the team heads into the Play-In Tournament. With multiple starters sidelined, Jamaree Bouyea is positioned for an expanded role after logging four points, two rebounds, and three assists in 27 minutes in his last start. Oso Ighodaro and Rasheer Fleming should also see increased involvement, making them viable deep DFS options. Bouyea offers modest playmaking upside, while the depleted rotation creates opportunity across the board.
Source: Steve McGehee
Source: Steve McGehee
Devin Booker Won't Suit up on Sunday
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This marks the second game in a row that Booker has missed due to right ankle injury management. The Suns are opting to play it safe and rest Booker ahead of Tuesday's Play-in Tournament game. He'll finish the regular season averaging 26.1 points, 6.0 assists, and 3.9 rebounds across 33.5 minutes per game in 64 contests. Collin Gillespie (shoulder) is questionable for this game, but would be a solid DFS option if he's able to play. Otherwise, Amir Coffey, Jamaree Bouyea, and Koby Brea would see bigger roles in the rotation during the regular-season finale.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Devin Booker Will Sit Out Friday's Game
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) has been listed as out for Friday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. Phoenix will give its star man some time off to manage an ankle injury after locking into the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. Booker's recent form will have the Suns fans excited for the postseason, as he has notched 30-plus points in five of the last six games. On Friday, the Suns might also be without Jalen Green (knee), who is listed as questionable on the injury report. Collin Gillespie is set to move back into the starting unit, while Grayson Allen (quadriceps), who is ready to return from a one-game absence, should also have a leading role in Friday's game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Grayson Allen Misses Wednesday's Action
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (quadriceps) won't play on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks. He was initially listed as questionable for the game after a 26-minute outing in Tuesday's loss to Houston. Allen has been banged up for most of the year, often missing time during back-to-back sets, so it's not unexpected that he won't play against Dallas. In his absence, Royce O'Neale and Collin Gillespie will probably see more time on the floor. This is a favorable matchup for Phoenix's bench unit, facing a team that gives up the seventh-most field-goal attempts to opposing benches.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Mark Williams is Resting on Wednesday
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (rest) will take a seat ahead of Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. As expected, Williams will head to the bench for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Williams missed almost a month of action due to a foot injury, so the Suns aren't going to push him too hard. The big man has played in three straight games, so he'll get the night off on Wednesday. Oso Ighodaro could be an interesting DFS option with Williams unavailable here. Khaman Maluach could see a larger role as well, but Ighodaro is the better option for Wednesday's slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
