Should be back Thursday The Suns anticipate that Shamet (ankle) will return to action in the team's first game out of the All-Star break Thursday in Oklahoma City, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM... Impact Phoenix is expected to reconvene for its first post-break practice Tuesday, and if Shamet is able to participate fully without any discomfort in his sprained right ankle, he should be ready to return from a nine-game absence. Shamet is averaging 19.8 minutes per game over 45 appearances on the season, but he's one of multiple Phoenix guards who will likely see at least a slight increase in playing time after Chris Paul was diagnosed Sunday with an avulsion fracture of his thumb, an injury that's expected to sideline him for 6-to-8 weeks. Along with Shamet, Cameron Payne, Aaron Holiday and Elfrid Payton are candidates to help pick up the slack out of the backcourt while the 12-time All-Star is out of commission.
FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE