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Grayson Allen - Gets heavy minutes in return Allen (groin) finished with 13 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block across 36 minutes in Friday's 139-122 loss to the Knicks.
Impact Allen missed the Suns' previous three games with a groin strain, but Phoenix didn't attempt to ease him back into the mix Saturday, as the 28-year-old finished third on the team in minutes behind only Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. The Suns were without two rotational wings in Eric Gordon (lower leg) and Josh Okogie (hip), but with Bradley Beal (ankle) exiting early with an injury that could cost him time, Allen could end up sticking in a 30-plus-minute role for the foreseeable future.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant goes for 29 points in last night's game against the Knicks. | Phoenix Suns
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Kevin Durant - Posts team-high 29 points Durant racked up 29 points (10-21 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds and six assists across 36 minutes during Friday's 139-122 loss to the Knicks.
Impact Durant's excellent performance wasn't enough to stem the Knicks' offensive explosion, spurred by a stellar game from Jalen Brunson. Based on the past two games, Durant's ankle injury seems to be behind him, The only spot where he needs some improvement is off the glass, as he's averaging only 4.5 rebounds per game since his return.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Booker - Sniffs double-double in loss Booker amassed 28 points (11-26 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds and nine assists across 37 minutes during Friday's 139-122 loss to the Knicks.
Impact Although Booker suffered through a tepid shooting night, he was still able to produce a solid total in the loss. The Suns' backcourt was just getting to full strength with the addition of Bradley Beal (ankle), and his exit put additional pressure on Booker as a ball distributor. The All-Star responded with nine assists, and he's recorded 41 assists over the last five games.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jusuf Nurkic - Records double-double in loss Nurkic closed Friday's 139-122 loss to New York with 21 points (9-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 30 minutes.
Impact Nurkic extended his double-double streak to three games in the loss, finding success against Jericho Sims and Isaiah Hartenstein in the frontcourt. Nurkic will usually succeed when the backcourt can get him the ball inside, and Jordan Goodwin helped that effort with nine assists after Bradley Beal (ankle) exited the game.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant talks Beal injury & Suns loss, Postgame Interview
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Bradley Beal - X-rays negative X-ray's on Beal's ankle came back negative following Friday's game against the Knicks, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Beal was forced to leave in the first quarter of Friday's 139-122 loss to the Knicks after completing a four-point play where Donte DiVicenzo did not give him room to land. It was his third game back after a one-month absence due to back spasms. The negative results are certainly a positive sign, but it remains to be seen if he will be able to suit up for Sunday's matchup with the Wizards. Jordan Goodwin and Grayson Allen would presumably be in line for bigger roles if he is ultimately unable to suit up.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
New York Knicks @ Phoenix Suns NBA Live Scoreboard | NBA on ESPN
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE
New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns - Full Game Highlights | December 15, 2023 | 2023-24 NBA Season
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Jalen Brunson was PERFECT FROM THREE 😳 50 POINTS vs Suns
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Beal leaves game with ankle injury, another blow for Suns' trio of All-Stars

Suns guard Bradley Beal injured his right ankle during the first quarter of Friday night’s game against the Knicks and won’t return, accordi...
DECEMBER 16, 2023
Beal leaves game with ankle injury, another blow for Suns' trio of All-Stars
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DECEMBER 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Beal leaves game with ankle injury, another blow for Suns' trio of All-Stars

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal injured his right ankle during the first quarter of Friday night’s game against the New York Knicks and won’t return, according to the team
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bradley Beal - Will not return Beal will not return to Friday's game due to a right ankle injury, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Beal was injured on a four-point play when Done DiVincenzo got underneath him. He subsequently exited the game after making a free throw and will not return. He returned from a one-month absence earlier in the week and was playing in his third straight game before exiting. There is no word on the severity of his injury, but his status for Sunday's matchup with the Wizards is now in question.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Gordon - Will not play Friday Gordon (lower leg) will not play in Friday's game against the Knicks, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Gordon will miss his second straight game for the Suns, but he remains day-to-day. His next chance to take the floor is Monday against the Wizards. Gordon will be returning to a smaller role in the offense when he gets the green light, as all three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are finally healthy at the same time.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
12-15-23 Phoenix Suns Shootaround Media Availability: Grayson Allen and Nassir Little
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Grayson Allen - Good to go Friday Allen (groin) is available for Friday's game versus the Knicks, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Allen has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday and won't be operating under a minutes restriction. Allen is averaging 13.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 36.0 minutes across his previous five appearances.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Grayson Allen - Set to play Friday Allen (groin) is available for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Allen missed the last three games due to a groin injury, but he participated in shootaround ahead of Friday's matchup and has been cleared to return to action. He also said after shootaround that he doesn't expect to have a minutes restriction against New York, per Brendan Mau of Burn City Sports. Over Allen's last three appearances, he's averaged 14.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 36.3 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Grayson Allen - Participates in shootaround Allen (groin) went through shootaround ahead of Friday's game versus the Knicks, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Allen is listed as questionable for Friday's contest, but his participation in shootaround is a good sign of his availability. If Allen can suit up, he will play alongside Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker for the first time this season.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Gordon - Bumped to questionable Gordon (lower leg) is questionable to play Friday against the Knicks, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Gordon missed Wednesday's game against Brooklyn with a calf injury, and now he might miss a second straight contest due to lower leg soreness. Jordan Goodwin might be in line to see extra minutes if Gordon is forced to sit a second consecutive game. Gordon is averaging 14.2 points per game while shooting 39.9 percent from three this season.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Grayson Allen - Questionable for Friday Allen (groin) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Eric Gordon (leg) is also questionable for the Suns, while Josh Okogie (hip) has been ruled out. All three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are finally healthy for the Suns, so if Allen does get the green light to return from a three-game absence, he'll be looking at less usage.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Okogie - Remains out Friday Okogie (hip) is out for Friday's game against the Knicks, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Okogie sustained a right hip injury during Tuesday's game against the Warriors and is set to miss a second straight game. With Eric Gordon (calf) also questionable, it seems Keita Bates-Diop and Yuta Watanabe could see increased roles. Okogie's next chance to play will come against the Wizards on Sunday.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Roundtable: Which teams will be active during trade season?

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DECEMBER 14, 2023
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Jusuf Nurkic - Dominates on glass in loss Nurkic chipped in 15 points (7-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 22 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 116-112 loss to the Nets.
Impact Wednesday was a significant day for Phoenix with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal taking the court together for the first time in the regular season, but Nurkic served up a reminder that he's an integral part of the the team as well. The big man finished third on the Suns in scoring and pulled a team-high 22 boards, outrebounding the rest of the team's starting lineup combined. It was the first time this season that Nurkic has grabbed 20 or more boards, and his total tally of 22 rebounds was one shy of his career-best mark set on New Year's Day in 2019 against Sacramento while a member of the Trail Blazers.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant - Effective following absence Durant produced 27 points (9-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 116-112 loss to the Nets.
Impact Durant missed Phoenix's prior two games due to an ankle injury, but the brief time off didn't seem to create any rust. The superstar forward shot well from the field and the charity stripe while finishing second on the Suns with 27 points. After being held to 18 points in a season-opening win against the Warriors, Durant has posted at least 25 points in 19 straight contests since. He ranks fourth in the NBA with 30.8 points per game.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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