Phoenix Suns DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) has been listed as probable for Thursday night's game against the Houston Rockets. The Bosnian big man was able to play in their last game as well where he registered 18 points, 22 rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block, and three turnovers across 37 minutes. Nurkic is in the middle of his third season while averaging double-digit rebounds and his second-best season in terms of assists per game with 3.8. He should remain in all fantasy lineups whenever he's active, especially given that he's in the top 90 in terms of nine-category leagues. The last time the Suns played the Rockets, Nurkic was absent and they dominated the boards, that should change with him back in the lineup.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable for the Suns' game on Thursday against the Rockets. The 30-year-old has missed each of the last four games with a hamstring injury, and he's in danger of missing another. If Beal has to sit out again, Royce O'Neale or Eric Gordon will likely start in his place, while both should see an increase in minutes. Beal is averaging 18.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 32.6 minutes per game this season.

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic put in a dominating performance in rebounding on Sunday against the Lakers, grabbing a season-high 22 boards in a 123-113 victory. He had more rebounds than Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined (21), picking up seven of them on the offensive end alone. Following his return from a one-game absence, Nurkic logged 37 minutes, and his efforts included 18 points, seven assists, one steal, and one block. He shot 7-for-12 from the field and went 4-for-5 with his free throws. Nurkic looks set for a productive week, with back-to-back games against Houston coming up. Centers are shooting 56 percent against the Rockets and register 14.7 rebounds per 48 minutes against them.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. The hope was that Beal would be healthy and ready to go after the All-Star break. That is not the case as the superstar guard will miss his second straight game on Friday. Both Eric Gordon and Royce O'Neale should see increased roles in the rotation with Beal out. Also, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant will be asked to carry the load on offense with Beal missing at least one more game.

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) is considered doubtful on Friday as he deals with an ankle sprain that he picked up on Thursday in their game against the Dallas Mavericks. The big man played only 19 minutes in that contest and posted five points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block, and one turnover. He's been a key piece for the Suns' paint presence and on the boards this year. Since Nurkic couldn't play the full game on Thursday, Royce O'Neale stepped in and received some extra minutes while Drew Eubanks also got some time. Both of them will likely get more opportunities on Friday with O'Neale possibly getting the start if they decide to go with a smaller lineup.