Phoenix Suns shooting guard Damion Lee (groin, leg) is reportedly fine following his early exit from Tuesday's preseason game against Detroit. The 31-year-old veteran went to the locker room with three minutes played in the fourth quarter after he was hit in the groin/leg area. However, Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports noted after the game that Lee is "all right." Lee missed the only shot he took in the game and grabbed one assist with one steal across five minutes of action before being forced to exit. After averaging over 20 minutes a night last season, Lee will likely find it tough to get meaningful minutes in 2024-25 following the backcourt additions of Tyus Jones and Monte Morris.
Free-agent guard Damion Lee agreed to a one-year deal to return to Phoenix. The former Louisville Cardinal appeared in 74 games for the Suns in 2022-23, averaging 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. However, he missed all of last season after tearing the meniscus in his right knee, resulting in surgery. Phoenix is strapped for cash, so bringing Lee back makes sense from a fiscal standpoint. But even if the 31-year-old stays healthy in 2024-25, he's not expected to be a coveted fantasy commodity anytime soon.
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Damion Lee (knee) won't take the floor Wednesday versus Cleveland. The 31-year-old has yet to play this regular season as he has been recovering from right-knee surgery, and it is unclear if he will suit up before the end of the year. Lee played in 74 regular-season contests last year, averaging 20.4 minutes, 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists.
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Damion Lee has suffered a right knee meniscus injury and will be out "until further notice," the team has announced. According to the Suns, the injury occurred during an on-court workout at the team's practice facility last week. Lee was one of the first guys off the bench last season and averaged 8.2 points on 45.5 percent three-point shooting during his debut campaign in Arizona. Phoenix's depth takes a hit with his absence, but guys like Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen should be able to cover for him.
Phoenix Suns guard Damion Lee will move into the starting five for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The Suns are thin at guard with Chris Paul (hip) and Landry Shamet (foot) both sidelined. That being said, Lee is well worth considering as a streaming option in deep leagues. He should see plenty of action with the Suns banged up at the moment. It's also worth noting that Cameron Johnson (knee) is making his return to the court. However, he'll come off the bench, while Torrey Craig remains in the starting five for Thursday's game. The Suns are likely to have Johnson on a minutes limit, so he won't be a reliable streaming option right now.
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Damion Lee led the team with a career-high 31 points in Friday's 121-116 loss to Minnesota. He provided microwave scoring off the bench in 31 minutes, shooting 10-for-17 from the field and a spectacular 6-for-7 from downtown. Lee capped off his career night with six rebounds and two assists. The 30-year-old is greatly benefiting from multiple injuries at present and has proven to be one of the better scorers in the current lineup. Duane Washington Jr. has also been one of the beneficiaries, but he settled for just eight points as a starter on Friday. The Suns will now be off until Monday, which will give the injured troops some time to heal, but Lee and Washington Jr. could continue to benefit next week if the lineup remains thin.
Damion Lee Enters COVID-19 Health And Safety Protocols
Golden State Warriors shooting guard Damion Lee became the team's third player in health and safety protocols on Wednesday, joining Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins. This is a bummer for the 29-year-old, as he had just started to soak up extra minutes and performed well with Poole and Wiggins out of the picture. The Warriors have snapped up Quinndary Weatherspoon on a 10-day deal to make up the numbers, and the Mississippi State product could find himself logging heavy minutes straight away on Thursday against Memphis.
Golden State Warriors shooting guard Damion Lee (personal) and small forward Andre Iguodala (hip) have both been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Phoenix. Lee's absence will reach three games, but it is anticipated to cease there, with the high-energy guard slated to return to action Friday in the rematch vs. the Suns. Iguodala hasn't suited up in two weeks, with his hip issue not nearing an imminent resolution. Neither player currently has much of a path to season-long fantasy relevance in their bench roles, particularly with the return of Klay Thompson (Achilles) not far off.
Golden State Warriors guard Damion Lee (personal) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He started off hot to begin the season, but Lee has cooled down recently. Otto Porter Jr. and Juan Toscano-Anderson are likely going to be asked to split up the minutes with Lee sidelined on Friday. Also, Jonathan Kuminga could see more minutes as well. Porter has been shooting well recently and might be the best streaming option out of the three for Friday.
Golden State Warriors guard Damion Lee (hip) will return for Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He missed each of the last two games while dealing with a minor hip issue. Lee could be someone worth considering as a streaming option in deep leagues for Sunday. His return should mean less minutes for Otto Porter Jr. and Andre Iguodala, but neither of them had much fantasy value with increased minutes anyway.
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