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OCTOBER 29 • YOUTUBE

Active Wednesday Lee (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's season opener versus the Clippers, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

Impact Lee and Grayson Allen (Achilles) have both been cleared for action Wednesday, bringing Phoenix's backcourt to full strength with the exception of Josh Okogie (hamstring). Lee will suit up for the first time since May 11 of 2023 after missing all of last season due to meniscus complications.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Wednesday Lee (hamstring) is probable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Clippers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Lee is expected to be ready for the regular season after dealing with hamstring soreness to end the preseason. After missing all of last season due to meniscus surgery, Lee is looking to reclaim the reserve role he held in 2022-23 when he averaged 20.4 minutes per game across 74 regular-season appearances (five starts) for the Suns.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing hamstring injury Head coach Mike Budenholzer said Monday that Lee is dealing with a hamstring issue but is close to returning, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Lee was held out of the Suns' preseason finale against the Lakers on Thursday. He was able to get in some 5-on-5 reps during Monday's practice, but it's unclear whether he'll be available for the Suns' regular-season opener against the Clippers on Sunday. Lee missed the entire 2023-24 campaign while recovering from meniscus surgery, and he's expected to come off the bench to provide depth on the wing.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Brothers-in-law: How Stephen Curry supported Suns' Damion Lee after injury Phoenix Suns wing Damion Lee suffered a season-ending injury last year. His brother-in-law Steph Curry provided support during a tough time.

OCTOBER 19 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Stephen Curry supports brother-in-law Damion Lee of Suns during injury Steph Curry supported his brother-in-law, Sun's Damion Lee, throughout his difficult injury recovery process.

OCTOBER 19 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Plays six minutes off bench Friday Lee (groin) played six minutes off the bench in Friday's 109-91 preseason loss to the Pistons. He finished scoreless (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt).

Impact Lee didn't make an impact in this game, but he saw the court, meaning the groin injury he was dealing with was nothing major. Lee is competing for a bench role in the 2024-25 regular-season roster.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to locker room Lee went to the locker room with 8:49 remaining in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons after taking a hit to the groin/leg area, Gerald Bourguet of G...

Impact With Tuesday's contest almost over, it seems unlikely Lee will check back in. As things stand, he is set to finish with one rebound and one steal in five minutes of action. Lee's next chance to suit up is Friday's preseason rematch with Detroit.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Damion Lee and Ron Holland getting into it 👀

OCTOBER 9 • YOUTUBE

Fully available for start of camp Lee (knee) said Monday that he will be fully available for Tuesday's practice session, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Lee missed the entire 2023-24 campaign due to meniscus surgery, but he rejoined the Suns on a one-year deal in early July. The 31-year-old carved out a decent role during his first year with Phoenix in 2022-23, averaging 8.2 points and 3.0 rebounds in 20.4 minutes per game. Assuming he doesn't face any setbacks during camp, it wouldn't be surprising to see him earn a role in the rotation once again this year.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Phoenix Lee (knee) and the Suns agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Impact After missing the entire 2023-24 campaign with a knee injury, Lee will get another chance to prove his worth with the Suns. Back in 2022-23, Lee was a key rotation player for the Suns, averaging 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.5 three-pointers while hitting 44.5 percent from beyond the arc.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Will test free agency Lee (knee) declined his $2.85 million player option with the Suns on Saturday, and he will test unrestricted free agency, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Lee saw decent playing time in his first, and possibly last season with Phoenix. The 31-year-old averaged 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 20.4 minutes in 74 regular-season games. What was most impressive about Lee's game was his improved shot from range. The six-year NBA veteran set a career-high 44.5 percent from beyond the arc.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out to start postseason Coach Frank Vogel said Friday that Lee (knee) remains out to start the postseason, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Lee missed the entire 2023-24 regular season but hopes to return during the postseason. Even if he gets the green light, the veteran guard isn't guaranteed a rotational role, especially if the Suns are playing well.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to return in postseason Coach Frank Vogel said Wednesday that Lee (knee) has done some lighting, and while he isn't expected to return before the end of the regular season, the Suns hope to have him back...

Impact Lee will likely miss the entire 2023-24 regular season due to a right knee injury. Even if Lee can return for playoff action, it remains to be seen if he will factor into Phoenix's rotation.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Lee (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers.

Impact Lee has yet to suit up this season while recovering from right knee surgery. It is unclear if Lee will take the floor before the end of the 2023-24 campaign.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Lee (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Lee has yet to make an appearance this season, so his absence doesn't impact the rotation. The veteran guard remains without a clear timetable for return.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out against OKC Lee (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Thunder, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Lee has yet to resume on-court activities and has no clear timetable for his return, so he might end up missing the rest of the regular season and possibly the playoffs as well. The veteran guard has yet to play in 2023-24.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out indefinitely Lee (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, and there's no timetable for his return.

Impact The last substantial update from coach Frank Vogel came in mid-February, when he said Lee, who had meniscus surgery last October, has yet to resume on-court work. However, the Suns remained hopeful the veteran would return by the end of the regular season. The signing of Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day deal could be a sign that Phoenix is growing less optimistic about Lee suiting up this campaign. Last season, his first with the Suns, Lee averaged 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 three-points and 1.4 assists in 20.4 minutes per game across 74 appearances.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Still not working out on court Head coach Frank Vogel said Monday that Lee (knee) has yet to resume on-court work, but the Suns remain hopeful that the 31-year-old will play before the end of the regular season,...

Impact The Suns aren't putting an official timeline on Lee making his 2023-24 season, but based on Vogel's comments, the veteran wing isn't on track to be available coming out of the All-Star break, and a mid-to-late March or early April return may be a more realistic target at this point. If Phoenix isn't dealing with any injuries to their other key guards or wings by the time Lee is ready to play, he'll likely find himself on the outside looking in for a rotation spot. In his first season with Phoenix in 2022-23, Lee appeared in 74 contests and averaged 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 three-pointers and 1.4 assists in 20.4 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Steph Curry & Damion Lee share the moment 🤣

FEBRUARY 11 • YOUTUBE

Still far from return Lee (knee) is still a "ways away" from returning but hopes to see action before the end of the regular season, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Lee has yet to take the court this season as he continues to recover from a right knee surgery he underwent in September. The 31-year-old guard is still waiting to resume on-court activities and seems at least a few months away from being able to see game action.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to begin on-court work Lee (knee) remains out with no timetable to return following late September surgery on his right meniscus, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Lee underwent meniscus repair surgery in his right knee in the final week of September. Opting to repair his tissue as opposed to trimming the meniscus does come with a longer recovery window, and coach Frank Vogel noted Wednesday that Lee is still firmly in the rehab stage while doing "no on-court work" and being "a ways away" from returning to action. The 31-year-old is 13 weeks removed from being ruled out indefinitely, and he is best regarded as week-to-week until reports emerge of Lee ramping up activity.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely with knee injury Lee suffered a right knee injury and will be out until further notice, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Rankin relays that Lee is believed to have suffered a meniscus injury during a recent workout at the team's training facility. The severity remains unclear, but this is certainly an issue that could sideline him for the first few weeks of the regular season. Lee likely wasn't on fantasy radars anyway, but in his presumed absence, Grayson Allen, Eric Gordon and Jordan Goodwin are candidates for increased roles behind Bradley Beal and Devin Booker.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'It's special': Damion Lee, former Suns wing Mikal Bridges finalists for NBA teammate award The Suns' Damion Lee, and former Sun Mikal Bridges, are finalists for the NBA's 2022-23 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award.

APRIL 2, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Warriors beat Suns 123-112 for 8th straight home victory

Klay Thompson scored 33 of his 38 points in the first half, Stephen Curry added 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Phoenix Suns 123-...

MARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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