Phoenix Suns DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin (knee) will miss a second straight game on Monday versus Chicago. This comes as no surprise, as Martin was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report. The Hornets also won't have the services of LaMelo Ball (ankle, wrist) and Brandon Miller (ankle), so players like Josh Green and Seth Curry will have expanded roles. The two will start the contest alongside Vasilije Micic, Miles Bridges, and Mark Williams.

According to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic, Phoenix Suns guard/forwardGrayson Allen(concussion) could return to play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. Allen has sat out the last four contests due to a concussion. However, he practiced on Monday without limitations and played in a 5-on-5 scrimmage. Devin Booker (groin) is also likely good to go. Ryan Dunn should continue seeing extra minutes if Allen is unavailable on Tuesday.

According to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic, Phoenix Suns guardDevin Booker(groin) could return to play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. Booker has been sidelined for five consecutive contests due to a groin issue. However, the 28-year-old participated in a 5-on-5 scrimmage during Monday's practice. Coach Mike Budenholzer sounded upbeat about the chances of Booker returning to the lineup soon after faring well in the scrimmage.

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic will miss the next three games due to suspension, the league announced on Saturday. The veteran was involved in a physical altercation with Mavericks forwards Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington on Friday night, resulting in all three getting ejected. The Suns have been without Devin Booker (groin), so losing another starter certainly isn't ideal. But while Nurkic is out, Mason Plumlee, who averaged 6.3 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in seven starts this season, should benefit from a fantastic standpoint.

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (concussion) will sit out Wednesday's Christmas battle against Denver. He remains in concussion protocol, missing a second consecutive game. With Allen out of commission, Ryan Dunn reached the 30-minute mark for the second time this season on Monday versus the Nuggets. However, he didn't do a lot in the contest, scoring five points and registering four rebounds, two steals, and two blocks. Royce O'Neale also benefits from Allen's absence, but he's been on a cold stretch lately.