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 center Jusuf Nurkic (neck) is listed as probable ahead of Sunday night's showdown with OKC. The Suns recently listed their official injury designations, and Nurkic is on the report because of neck spasms. Fortunately, it doesn't appear it will be enough to keep the 29-year-old off the court. However, things happen, so Bol Bol and Drew Eubanks could get more minutes if Nurkic suffers a setback before opening tip.
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) was forced to exit late in the fourth quarter during Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. Booker caught his foot on Royce O'Neale and rolled his ankle with roughly a minute left in the game. He limped back to the locker room to undergo further testing. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, which means Booker shouldn't miss an extended period. The Suns play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. It's unlikely that Booker is going to be available for that one. O'Neale will likely benefit the most if Booker is forced to miss time.
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) is available ahead of Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. As expected, Beal will make his return to the court after missing each of the last five games due to a left hamstring injury. His return will shift Royce O'Neale back to the bench. O'Neale won't have as much streaming appeal anymore and will only be worth a look in deep leagues. It's unclear if Beal is going to be under a minutes limit during this game. Regardless, fantasy managers in season-long formats can get Beal back in their lineups.
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) will likely be available versus the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Beal has missed five consecutive contests and will boost the Suns rotation if he returns, as Eric Gordon (groin) is questionable. He's averaging 18.2 points, 4.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game. The 30-year-old has only managed to play in 30 games this season, and he last saw action against Sacramento on February 13th.
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Royce O'Neale will slide into the starting five ahead of Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. The Suns are in need of help with Bradley Beal (hamstring) and Eric Gordon (groin) both sidelined. O'Neale contributed 20 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and two steals during Sunday's game. It's hard to imagine him having the same type of performance again. However, fantasy managers should expect at least a fairly decent game from O'Neale considering the Suns are banged up. Fantasy managers should go ahead and take a chance on O'Neale if they need help for Thursday's slate.