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Grayson Allen • SF • Suns

Grayson Allen Remains Out On Friday

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Allen will now miss his sixth game in a row due to a strained left foot. The team hasn't given a timetable on his return, but his next chance to play will be against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. The expectation is that Collin Gillespie and Royce O'Neale should see additional playing time with Allen out again. Between the two, O'Neale is the better fantasy option due to his defensive ability.

4 days ago

Mason Plumlee • C • Suns

Mason Plumlee Unavailable Wednesday

Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee (quadriceps) will not play against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. He injured his left quadriceps on Monday against the Toronto Raptors, which will cause Plumlee to miss only his second game of the season. In his absence, Oso Ighodaro will move up in the depth chart. Ighodaro outperformed starting center Nick Richards on Monday, though it was during a blowout victory. The 22-year-old has averaged 6.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in 22.4 minutes across five appearances in March.

6 days ago

Grayson Allen • SF • Suns

Grayson Allen Continues To Sit Wednesday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls, marking his fifth consecutive absence. The veteran sharpshooter is trying to recover from a left foot strain. The Suns are also without Bradley Beal (hamstring), prompting head coach Mike Budenholzer to experiment with Collin Gillespie in the starting unit on Monday versus the Toronto Raptors. With Allen and Beal unavailable, Tyus Jones, Royce O'Neale, and Cody Martin are also given additional playing time.

6 days ago

Bradley Beal • SG • Suns

Bradley Beal To Sit Out At Least One Week Of Action

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) will be unavailable for at least one week. The former All-Star sat out Monday's contest against the Toronto Raptors due to a left hamstring injury, and Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer noted that Beal will be re-evaluated in one week. With Beal sidelined, Collin Gillespie received the starting nod for the first time in his NBA career. However, he was not very impactful in the game, finishing a blowout victory with three points, two rebounds, and two assists in 16 minutes. Tyus Jones probably has the most to gain from Beal's absence, considering he rolled with the starters for the first few months of the season before Beal bumped him to the bench.

7 days ago

Grayson Allen • SF • Suns

Grayson Allen Sits Out Fourth Straight Game

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (foot) will remain on the shelf for Monday's encounter with the Toronto Raptors. He is nursing a left foot strain. Due to Allen's absence, Collin Gillespie has entered the rotation lately, while Ryan Dunn and Royce O'Neale are also in a position to log a few extra shifts. Following a lengthy slump, Dunn has averaged 14.5 points and 3.5 steals over the past two games. O'Neale provides more consistent production, though his fantasy potential is limited.

Mar 18

Bradley Beal • SG • Suns

Bradley Beal Sidelined On Monday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) will not suit up for Monday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. He has been ruled out due to a left hamstring strain Beal suffered in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Phoenix will also be without Grayson Allen (foot) against the Raptors, so Tyus Jones and Collin Gillespie should get more run-outs in the backcourt. As a proven veteran in the league, Jones is the superior fantasy option, even though he has experienced a rocky season in Phoenix.

Mar 17

Cody Martin • SF • Suns

Cody Martin Cleared To Return Friday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Cody Martin (abdomen) will be active on Friday against the Sacramento Kings. He is set to end a lengthy absence, having last taken the court on Jan. 24 when he was still a member of the Charlotte Hornets. The 29-year-old has been dealing with a sports hernia. Considering the team's struggles, Phoenix must be delighted to get some extra help in the form of Martin, through he is not expected to have a significant impact in fantasy basketball.

Mar 15

Grayson Allen • SF • Suns

Grayson Allen Not Playing Friday

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (foot) will miss Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings due to a left foot strain. With the sharpshooter sidelined, Ryan Dunn and Tyus Jones are expected to see increased minutes. On the season, Allen has averaged 10.7 points per game and is shooting 43.4% from three, making him a valuable floor spacer for the Suns. His next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Lakers, and the Suns are hopeful to have him back soon.

Mar 15

Nick Richards • C • Suns

Nick Richards Sitting Out On Friday

Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards (ankle) will miss Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings, marking his second straight absence after sitting out Wednesday's game versus the Houston Rockets. With Richards sidelined, the Suns will once again turn to Mason Plumlee to handle most of the minutes at center. Richards has been a reliable double-double threat when on the floor, and fantasy managers are hoping for a quick return. In his last game against Memphis, he made the most of his 20 minutes, posting 10 points and 12 rebounds. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Lakers.

Mar 15

Devin Booker • SG • Suns

Suns Not Looking To Trade Devin Booker This Offseason

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has been with the team since they made him the 13th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Despite the rough season with three max-contract players, Booker seems to be cemented in the team's plans moving forward. Even in a down year, the 28-year-old is averaging 25.9 points, 6.8 assists, 4.1 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 2.7 threes per game. Owner Matt Ishbia made it clear that Booker is not on the trade block, even though the Suns are expected to make a major shakeup this offseason. Co-stars Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal have already had their names thrown into the rumor mill, and it seems like their moves away from Phoenix are all but inevitable. Ishbia is not a fan of rebuilds, so there could be a brand new supporting cast around Booker with other veterans if he gets his wish.

Mar 14

Monté Morris • PG • Suns

Monte Morris Unavailable Again On Wednesday

The Phoenix Suns announced veteran guard Monte Morris (back) is unavailable for Wednesday's contest against the Houston Rockets. Morris is set to miss his 14th consecutive contest due to a back injury. The 29-year-old out of action won't affect fantasy this evening since he's only averaging 13.1 minutes and 4.9 points per game across 40 outings this season. His next opportunity to return to the floor is on Friday versus the Sacramento Kings.

Mar 12

Nick Richards • C • Suns

Nick Richards Out On Wednesday

According to Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix, Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards (ankle) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Houston Rockets. Richards will be out of action for the first time since joining the Suns due to soreness in his right ankle. With the 27-year-old sidelined, Mason Plumlee will likely be assigned more minutes to support the club's frontcourt for Wednesday's game. Richard's next chance to suit comes on Friday versus the Kings.

Mar 12

Grayson Allen • SF • Suns

Grayson Allen Ruled Out Versus Houston

According to Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV, Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (foot) will be unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Allen will be out of action due to left foot soreness. His next chance to return to the Suns rotation is on Friday against the Kings. Royce O'Neale and Tyus Jones will likely see extra minutes with Allen out. Jones is a solid streaming option for this evening as he finished with 12 points, three rebounds, seven assists and one steal during 29 minutes during Monday's 120-118 loss to Memphis.

Mar 12

Bradley Beal • SG • Suns

Bradley Beal Ready To Go For Wednesday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (calf) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Beal is set to return to action after sitting out their last game due to a calf injury. There is no word on Beal being limited, so fantasy managers should expect the star guard to have his normal role in the rotation. Tyus Jones will head back to the bench and will lose streaming value with Beal back in the mix. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get Beal back in their lineups ahead of Wednesday's game.

Mar 12

Bradley Beal • SG • Suns

Bradley Beal Sidelined On Monday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (calf) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Beal collected 19 points, six assists and three rebounds in 29 minutes of work in Sunday's win versus Dallas. However, the 31-year-old will be out of action for the second leg of a back-to-back set. He's had issues with soreness in his left calf throughout this season. With Beal on the shelf, Grayson Allen, Tyus Jones, and Royce O'Neale will see an uptick in scoring opportunities and fantasy value for this evening's contest.

Mar 10

Bradley Beal • SG • Suns

Bradley Beal Tagged As Questionable For Friday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He was only able to get through 14 minutes of action on Tuesday before he re-aggravated his calf injury. Beal was able to practice on Thursday without any issues, which is a good sign heading into Friday's contest. If he sits, Tyus Jones figures to get the starting nod, which would make him a more appealing fantasy option. Jones finished with 15 points and 12 assists during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans last week. He'd be worth a look as a streaming option if Beal is unable to play.

Mar 7

Bradley Beal • SG • Suns

Bradley Beal Available On Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (calf) is available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Beal was considered questionable coming into this game due to a calf issue, but it appears he's feeling good enough to play on Tuesday. The expectation is that Beal will have his normal role in the rotation, so Tyus Jones and Grayson Allen won't see any kind of boost for this game. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get Beal active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.

Mar 5

Bradley Beal • SG • Suns

Bradley Beal Considered Questionable For Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's action against the Los Angeles Clippers. The veteran star returned from a left calf injury on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he is still managing the condition and may come out of the lineup again. Beal recently bumped Tyus Jones to the bench, and Jones will be a strong candidate to rejoin the starting unit on Tuesday. If Beal is out, Grayson Allen could also take on a larger role in the rotation, although his recent performances have been poor.

Mar 4

Kevin Durant • PF • Suns

Kevin Durant, Suns Could Work Together On A Trade This Offseason

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Suns and forward Kevin Durant could work together on a trade during the offseason. Charania added that this may not happen if the Suns make a "significant run" this postseason, assuming Phoenix makes it that far. If not, league sources believe both sides may work collectively to make a deal happen. The 36-year-old has played well this season, averaging 26.7 points, 5.9 boards, 1.3 blocks, and 40.1% shooting from behind the arc. But Phoenix has struggled over the last few seasons, so the team may look to rebuild around Devin Booker. There are teams that will have the cap space available to acquire the multi-time All-Star. But other clubs may not be interested for reasons outside of his abilities on the court.

Mar 3

Grayson Allen • SF • Suns

Grayson Allen Cleared To Play On Sunday

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (foot) has been upgraded to available ahead of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Allen appears ready to play again after missing their last contest due to a foot injury. Fellow guard Bradley Beal (calf) has been cleared to play, which means Allen should play his normal role in the rotation. Allen has been an inconsistent fantasy option this season, which makes him tough to trust as a fantasy option. The 29-year-old is more of a deep league option, but could have some low-end streaming appeal in standard leagues.

Mar 3

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