Impact Saric will replace Cameron Johnson (knee) in the starting lineup Friday. The 28-year-old big man is averaging 8.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 20.1 minutes across his previous 11 starts this season.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DARIO ŠARIC #9 - POWER FORWARD - DENVER NUGGETS
4.0 PPG •
3.9 RPG •
1.2 APG
4.0 PPG
3.9 RPG
1.2 APG
Gets starting nod Saric is in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Celtics.
Impresses off bench Saric ended with 19 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one block over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 128-97 win over the Hornets.
Impact Saric led the Phoenix bench with 19 points with the help of three triples on four tries. He also registered eight rebounds for a second straight game. Saric has notably received a heavier workload in his last two contests, logging 21 and 24 minutes, respectively, which is well above his season average of 13.8 minutes per matchup.
JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suns win 4th straight, roll past Hornets 128-97
Cam Johnson scored 24 points, Dario Saric added 19 and the Phoenix Suns won their fourth straight game by beating the Charlotte Hornets 128-97 on Tuesday nightJANUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dario Saric steps up big, helping to boost Phoenix Suns to third straight win Saric had 14 points, eight rebounds, four assists, three steals in the Phoenix Suns' 111-107 victory over Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Produces in move to bench Saric finished with 14 points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and three steals across 21 minutes in Sunday's 112-110 win over the Grizzlies.
Impact After starting in each of the past seven games, Saric was moved to the bench with Chris Paul (hip) and Cameron Johnson (rest) returning to the lineup. Considering Saric had received just eight minutes in both of the Suns' past two contests, he looked like a logical candidate to move out of the rotation entirely, but he instead saw an uptick in playing time while Duane Washington (zero minutes) and Ish Wainright (three minutes) were essentially cut out of Phoenix's second unit. Based on how he performed Sunday, Saric may have extended his leash in head coach Monty Williams' rotation, but the 28-year-old still appears at risk of losing playing time once players like Deandre Ayton (illness), Devin Booker (groin), Landry Shamet (foot) and Cameron Payne (foot) make their returns from injury.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Produces across board as starter Saric finished with 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and five assists across 23 minutes in Monday's 136-106 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact Though he was a minus-17 during his time on the court, Saric contributed a decent stat line in the blowout loss. While starting in each of his last six appearances, Saric has posted averages of 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 three-pointers and 1.0 steals in 23.7 minutes per game while shooting 52.3 percent from the floor, numbers that give him a degree of utility in 14-team leagues or deeper. However, Saric is a prime candidate to lose out on playing time as soon as the Suns get one or two of their injured rotation players back in the fold -- Cameron Johnson (knee) and Chris Paul (hip) appear to be the closest to returning.
JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nears double-double in win Saric racked up 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 125-113 victory over Golden State.
Impact Saric was limited to three points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals in Sunday's start against the Cavaliers despite playing 26 minutes, but he was much more efficient Tuesday and came within one rebound of his first double-double of the season. He's played double-digit minutes in four of his last five appearances and has averaged 8.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 20.8 minutes per game during that time.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bridges leads undermanned Suns past Curry, Warriors 125-113
Mikal Bridges had 26 points, nine rebounds and five assists and the undermanned Suns dominated in Stephen Curry’s return from injury as Phoenix beat the Golden State Warriors for a...JANUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets starting nod Saric is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cavaliers.
Impact Saric will start alongside Deandre Ayton as the Suns opt to go big with Chris Paul (hip) out. The 28-year-old big man is averaging 8.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 20.5 minutes across his four previous starts.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back to bench Friday Saric isn't starting Friday's game against the Heat.
Impact Saric drew the start over Torrey Craig on Wednesday, but the two forwards will revert back to their usual roles Friday. Across 17 games as a reserve, Saric has averaged 2.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 8.8 minutes.
JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets another start Wednesday Saric will start Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Impact Saric will get the nod over Torrey Craig, who'd started 27 straight appearances. Over his past three starts this season, Saric averaged 8.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 21.0 minutes per game.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench Tuesday Saric isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Rockets.
Impact Landry Shamet will replace Dario Saric in the starting five Tuesday. Saric posted five points, three rebounds and three assists in 21 minutes during his third start of the season Sunday.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suns scratch Booker in New Orleans with hamstring tightness
The Phoenix Suns have scratched leading scorer Devin Booker from their game against the New Orleans Pelicans because of tightness in his left hamstringDECEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting in place of Booker Suns head coach Monty Williams said Saric will start Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Saric will presumably slot in at power forward, while Torrey Craig joins Mikal Bridges on the wing in the absence of Devin Booker (hamstring). Don't expect Saric to directly absorb Bridges' season average of 35.4 minutes per game -- that playing time will likely be split among a collection of players that includes Saric, Damion Lee, Josh Okogie and Landry Shamet.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in place of Booker Suns head coach Monty Williams said Saric will start Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Saric will presumably slot in at power forward, while Torrey Craig joins Mikal Bridges on the wing in the absence of Devin Booker (hamstring). Don't expect Saric to directly absorb Bridges' season average of 35.4 minutes per game -- that playing time will likely be split among a collection of players that includes Saric, Damion Lee, Josh Okogie and Landry Shamet.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Posts season high in scoring Saric recorded 17 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 21 minutes during Sunday's 133-95 win over the Spurs.
Impact Saric was one of six Suns players to reach double figures in scoring in Sunday's win, setting a season high in scoring while connecting on a season-best mark from three. Saric has scored five or more points on three occasions this year.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Western Conference-leading Suns hand Spurs 11th loss in row
Deandre Ayton had 25 points and 10 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns overwhelmed San Antonio 133-95, handing the Spurs their 11th straight lossDECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Draws start Saric will start at power forward in Friday's game against the Rockets, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Saric will replace Torrey Craig (groin) in the starting lineup. His playing time has been limited this season, as he has been a DNP (coach's decision) the previous six games. However, he figures to see a regular rotational role as a starter Friday and will look to take advantage of the opportunity.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Double-digit minutes Saric produced four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 13 minutes during Friday's 134-133 loss to Utah.
Impact Saric got decent rebounding numbers in his limited time on the court Friday night. Unfortunately, he just hasn't been able to carve out a large enough rotation spot this season, even with Cameron Johnson (meniscus) missing time. With Torrey Craig playing as well as he is, look for these minimal minutes to continue for the Croatian forward.
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suns rally from 22 points down to beat Mavericks 107-105
Devin Booker scored 28 points, Damion Lee made a go-ahead baseline jumper with 9.7 seconds left and the Phoenix Suns rallied from 22 points down in the third quarter to beat the Da...OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suns host the Mavericks to open season
The Phoenix Suns host the Dallas Mavericks in the season openerOCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to practice Saric (personal) participated in Friday's practice session, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Saric missed Wednesday's preseason finale due to the birth of his new child, but it appears he's back with the team and should be available to begin the regular season. The forward suffered a torn ACL last July that caused him to miss the 2021-22 season, but he should be a factor in Phoenix's frontcourt rotation going forward behind starters Cameron Johnson (thumb) and Deandre Ayton (rest).
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Wednesday Saric won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Kings due to personal reasons, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Saric will sit out the last preseason game for the Suns to tend to a personal issue. Barring any major setback, the forward will likely be able to return in time for the regular season opener Wednesday against the Mavericks.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James scores 23 points, but not enough as Suns defeat Lakers
LeBron James flashed his midseason form, scoring 23 points in 18 minutes before the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-115OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minus owner Sarver, Suns return for another run at NBA title
The Phoenix Suns are bringing back most of their star players in an effort to win an elusive NBA titleSEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
