Phoenix Suns DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal looked fully healthy again during the team's 127-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. He ended up with 37 points, on 14-for-21 shooting and 8-for-10 from beyond the arc. On top of that, he posted six rebounds, four assists, and one steal while committing three turnovers. Beal and Devin Booker were the steadying force that guided this blowout victory. The Lakers looked like they had no answer to the both of them pulling up from wherever they wanted on the court. If Beal can continue this level of play and stay on the court, he'll be a big reason for the Suns' success as well as the fantasy teams that were bold enough to draft him.

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin (groin) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Sacramento. He's nursing a groin strain and could be out for a second consecutive game. Bryce McGowens took on a starter's role without Martin on Monday versus Chicago, with JT Thor and Nick Smith Jr. logging extra minutes off the bench. McGowens had a poor outing, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Hornets head coach Steve Clifford switch things up on Wednesday if Martin remains unavailable.

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.