Memphis Grizzlies vs. Phoenix Suns - News - December 23, 2022

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Devin Booker - Expected to play SundayBooker (groin) is expected to play Sunday against the Nuggets, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

ImpactThe star guard is averaging a career-high 28.0 points per game this season and is expected to return to the hardwood after missing three straight games with a nagging injury. He hasn't played since scoring 58 points against the Pelicans on Dec. 17, and his return would provide a massive boost to the Suns offensively and would also presumably send Damion Lee back to a bench role.

DECEMBER 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Cameron Payne - Still out SundayPayne (foot) is out for Sunday's Christmas Day game against the Nuggets, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

ImpactPayne will be out for a sixth straight game Sunday, though the Suns may be getting Devin Booker (groin) back, as the latter is listed as questionable. Payne's next chance to play arrives Tuesday at Memphis.

DECEMBER 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Devin Booker - May play on ChristmasBooker (groin) is questionable for Sunday's Christmas Day showdown against the Nuggets, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

ImpactAfter missing five of the past seven games due to hamstring and groin injuries, Booker could return for Christmas Day. If available, he may be on a minutes limit. In seven December appearances, the guard is averaging 25.0 points, 5.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 32.9 minutes.

DECEMBER 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Santi Aldama - Scores double figures off benchAldama contributed 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 20 minutes during Friday's 125-100 win over Phoenix.

ImpactAldama's efficient scoring helped him post a plus-three point differential Friday. The rookie forward has lost much of his fantasy value since moving to the bench, as he is averaging 9.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 19.9 minutes across the 14 games he hasn't started this season.

DECEMBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Warriors' Curry out 2 more weeks with left shoulder injury

Reigning NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry will miss at least two more weeks for Golden State as he recovers from a partial dislocation of the left shoulder he suffered Dec. 14 in a gam...

DECEMBER 24, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steven Adams - Eats glass in blowout winAdams contributed six points (3-5 FG, 0-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Friday's 125-100 win over Phoenix.

ImpactAdams' 11 boards were his highest mark since Dec. 2, when he had 16 rebounds against the 76ers. The veteran has also been locked in defensively lately, recording at least one defensive stat in six straight games. During this stretch, he's averaging 7.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.0 steals in 24.3 minutes. His free-throw percentage on the season (31.6) remains troubling, but fantasy managers desperate for rebounds can justify rostering Adams.

DECEMBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 24, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS

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