Team Profile
Phoenix Suns
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113.2 8thOffensive Rating
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111.5 12thDefensive Rating
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1.8 13thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game114.3 11th
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Points per game Against113.8 10th
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Rebounds per game43.9 14th
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Assists per game26.5 11th
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 Grayson Allen (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the visiting Cavaliers. He most recently logged 33 minutes in Monday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans, finishing with 11 points. But the 28-year-old is now on the injury report because of a sore right hip, so he could get a night off. Of course, Allen isn't a routine offensive contributor for Phoenix. However, his absence could open up more minutes for Eric Gordon and Royce O'Neale, with one of them in line to move into the starting lineup.
Washington Wizards point guard Tyus Jones (back) will remain out of the lineup against Milwaukee on Tuesday. This will mark his 10th consecutive absence due to a back problem. Jones' injury has helped Jordan Poole back into the first unit, and he should get free rein on offense against the Bucks, as Kyle Kuzma (heel) will also be missing from the lineup. Poole is coming off a 22-point, eight-assist performance across 34 minutes against Miami, but he also had a seven-point dud versus Detroit last week. Fantasy managers need to be prepared for disappointment if they put their trust in the enigmatic sharpshooter.
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) is available to play in Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Suns will get their starting center back after he missed one game due to an ankle sprain. He will have an interesting matchup going against Thunder center Chet Holmgren. Fantasy managers will want to make sure they have Nurkic back in their lineup, as he is averaging a double-double on the season (11.3 PPG and 11 RPB). Drew Eubanks filled in for Nurkic last game but will return to a reserve role on Friday.
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) is questionable heading into Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nurkic is in danger of missing his second consecutive game with a sprained right ankle. The Suns started Drew Eubanks in Nurkic's spot during a win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday evening. Thaddeus Young and Bol Bol were the reserves to get more time in a game without their starting center active. Nurkic is one of the rare consistent contributors for Phoenix's limited roster depth, and they badly need wins to end the regular season, so keep an eye on the injury report before game time.