Phoenix Suns DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Detroit Pistons guard Monte Morris (quad) has reportedly begun ramping up activities and is hopeful to return by the end of January. The veteran guard has not played this season while he continues to recover from a quad strain. The team announced in November that Morris would miss 6-8 weeks of action. Head coach Monty Williams said that Morris is no longer dealing with pain in his quad. It sounds like Morris is making good progress, but he should still remain on the waiver wire for the moment.

Phoenix Suns center Udoka Azubuike (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. This doesn't come as a shock after Azubike was listed as doubtful on the injury report. His absence won't have much of an impact on the Suns rotation during this game. Jusuf Nurkic and Drew Eubanks should continue seeing most of the minutes at the center spot with Azubuike having a minimal role anyway.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (hamstring) will suit up for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The superstar forward was considered questionable coming into this game due to a right hamstring strain. The expectation is that Durant will resume his normal role in the rotation. That means, Durant should play minutes in the mid-30s, so fantasy managers should feel comfortable getting him back in their lineups.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (hamstring) has been listed as probable for the team's game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. The superstar forward was able to return from his right hamstring strain on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. He picked up right where left off after tallying 23 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and one block across 36 minutes on the floor. Since he should be on the court again on Monday, fantasy managers should deploy him in lineups regardless of format or league size. He's returned first-round fantasy value so far this season despite missing seven games so far.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (hamstring) is questionable ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Memphis Grizzlies. The veteran has stayed relatively healthy for most of the season. But he's missed the last three games because of a strained hamstring. That said, he is averaging some of the best numbers of his career this season, logging 29.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.1 blocks while shooting an impressive 47.7% from deep. Of course, not having Durant in the lineup isn't an ideal situation for the Suns. However, until he's back on the floor, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal should continue to get additional scoring opportunities. At the same time, Grayson Allen could continue to see an uptick offensively if KD misses a fourth consecutive game.