DECEMBER 30, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
PHOENIX SUNS 10-7 · 5TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
10-7 · 5TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Nets · Thu 2:00AM
PHX -9.5 TOTAL 220.5
Balanced attack helps Suns pull away from Hornets Devin Booker scored 35 points and four Phoenix scorers posted at least 21 points as the Suns earned back-to-back wins for the first time in...
Suns Run Away From Hornets 133-119 Playing on the second night of a back-to-back, the Charlotte Hornets fell to 0-3 on their West Coast road trip in Phoenix against the Suns o...
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Booker scores 35 points, Beal returns to help Suns hand Hornets 10th straight loss, 133-119
Devin Booker scored 35 points and the Phoenix Suns, with Bradley Beal back on the court, beat Charlotte 133-119 on Friday night to hand the Hornets their 10th consecutive lossDECEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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DECEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE
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DECEMBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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Eric Gordon - Back to second unit Gordon will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Hornets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact This was the expectation for Friday, as the Suns are getting Bradley Beal back from his ankle injury. Gordon figures to have a significant role with the second unit, and he's coming off arguably the best performance of his season Wednesday versus Houston with 27 points, one assist, three blocks and seven three-pointers.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Okogie - Out Friday Okogie (ankle) will not play in Friday's game versus the Hornets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Okogie played through ankle soreness earlier in the week, but it looks like the issue has gotten worse. As a result, the Suns will exercise caution in Friday's contest. With Nassir Little (knee) also sidelined, Keita Bates-Diop and Yuta Watanabe are candidates to see more minutes in the rotation.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nassir Little - Will not play Friday Little will not play in Friday's game against the Hornets due to knee soreness, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact This is a tough blow for Phoenix, as Little has provided the Suns with some quality rotation minutes this season. In addition to Little, the Suns will also be without Josh Okogie (ankle). Both of these players will see increased competition for minutes going forward with Bradley Beal returning from his ankle injury Friday.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal (ankle) returning to Suns Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal, who has missed the past five games with an ankle injury, is available to return to play Friday night agains...
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Bradley Beal (ankle) returning to Suns Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal, who has missed the past five games with an ankle injury, is available to return to play Friday night agains...
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bradley Beal (ankle) returning to Suns Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal, who has missed the past five games with an ankle injury, is available to return to play Friday night agains...
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Suns' Bradley Beal to play Friday vs. Hornets Beal has missed five games with an ankle injury he suffered against the Knicks on Dec. 15.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Bradley Beal - Good to go Friday Beal (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Impact Beal was deemed questionable for Friday's matchup, but he participated in the Suns' morning shootaround and was cleared to return from his five-game absence shortly after. The 30-year-old has made just six appearances this season due to a back injury and subsequent ankle issue, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him face a minutes restriction Friday.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal - Active at shootaround Beal (ankle), who's listed as questionable, participated in the Suns' morning shootaround ahead of Friday's game against the Hornets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Beal has missed the last five games due to a right ankle sprain but is trending in the right direction ahead of Friday's matchup. Given Beal has appeared in only six games this season due to a back injury and now an ankle issue, it's safe to presume he'll operate under strict minutes limitations if he's cleared to suit up. Eric Gordon, Jordan Goodwin and Grayson Allen would likely see slightly reduced roles if Beal is active versus Charlotte.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suns, facing Hornets, shoot for rare winning streak The Phoenix Suns will attempt to secure back-to-back wins for the first time in more than a month when they welcome the sputtering Charlotte...
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Josh Okogie - Questionable to play Friday Okogie has been deemed questionable to play against the Hornets on Friday due to a right ankle sprain.
Impact Okogie has been a valuable rotation piece for the Suns despite his recent struggles, and he'll probably be a game-time call for Friday, and it seems the early shootaround on Friday will determine a clearer picture regarding his availability. Okogie is averaging just 2.2 points across 14.2 minutes per game over his last five outings.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal - Upgraded to questionable Beal (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact There have been several positive reports regarding Beal in recent days as he continues to ramp up his activity levels in practice. He's ahead of his rehab schedule, and if he's unable to play against Charlotte, then he'll likely be back against the Magic on Sunday. Given how many setbacks Beal has dealt with this season, it's fair to expect restrictions in the early going.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
KD, Booker talk Suns; a conversation with Pacers' Bruce Brown: The IkoSystem Phoenix is showing there's more to winning games than having your two best players play at an All-NBA level.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Bradley Beal - Nearing return Beal (ankle) is ahead of schedule in his recovery and could return to action as soon as this weekend, Shams Charania of FanDuel TV reports.
Impact Beal has missed Phoenix's last five outings due to an ankle injury that was expected to sideline him until at least the beginning of 2024. However, it appears that the star guard is progressing well and could be back sooner that initially anticipated. Friday's matchup with Charlotte seems like a long shot for him to return, but Sunday's contest against Orlando is not out of question.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jusuf Nurkic - Only 14 minutes in return Nurkic chipped in eight points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks over 14 minutes during Wednesday's 129-113 win over the Rockets.
Impact Nurkic returned from a two-game absence, logging 14 minutes in the win. He picked up a couple of early fouls and then remained on the bench as the Suns stuck with a lineup that was getting things done. This was merely a perfect storm in terms of Nurkic being limited, meaning managers should have nothing to worry about moving forward. Look for him to get back on track in a favorable matchup against the Hornets on Friday.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Gordon - Drains seven triples Wednesday Gordon had 27 points (10-15 FG, 7-11 3Pt), one assist and three blocks over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 129-113 win over the Rockets.
Impact Gordon matched Kevin Durant with a team-high 27 points in the win, including an impressive 7-of-11 from the perimeter. He added three blocks for good measure, rewarding anyone who streamed him in or simply forgot to drop him. Until the Suns are fully healthy, Gordon should remain a viable streaming option for anyone needing a boost in three-pointers.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Saben Lee - Rare appearance in victory Lee totaled nine points (2-2 FG, 5-5 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 12 minutes during Wednesday's 129-113 win over the Rockets.
Impact Lee saw action for just the second time in the past eight games, finishing with nine points in 12 minutes. Although he does have a somewhat fantasy-friendly game, Lee rarely sees enough playing time to be considered a viable fantasy asset, even in deeper formats. Barring several injuries to other players, Lee seems destined to remain on the waiver wire for the remainder of the season.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
