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
PHOENIX SUNS 9-7 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
9-7 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Lakers · Wed 3:00AM
PHX -1.5 TOTAL 231.5
SUNS at CELTICS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 3, 2023
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Dario Saric - Gets starting nod Saric is in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Celtics.
Cameron Johnson - Won't play Friday Johnson has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Celtics due to right knee injury management.
Impact Johnson has struggled over his last two appearances, totaling just 10 points (3-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt), four rebounds and two steals in 41 minutes. He'll take the first night of the Suns' upcoming back-to-back set off to rest the knee injury that cost him over two months earlier in the season, but the sharpshooter will presumably be back in action Saturday versus Detroit.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
1/3 Game Preview: Suns at Celtics Provided by Field Level Media
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • NBA.COM
Cameron Payne - Out at least another week The Suns announced Friday that Payne (foot) will be re-evaluated in a week, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact While Payne continues to progress in his recovery from a right foot sprain, it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to game action. The 28-year-old has been re-evaluated several times over the past month, so fantasy managers shouldn't hold their breath waiting for the lefty point guard to be cleared. Further clarity on Payne's timeline should be available following his next evaluation.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Paul says LeBron James will 'shatter' Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA all-time scoring record Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul wishes he could watch close friend, Lakers forward LeBron James, become the NBA's all-time leading scorer in p...
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Phoenix Suns chaplain Travis Hearn discusses chapel for the team's players, coaches Pastor Travis Hearn explains to The Republic about his role spiritually guiding the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Cardinals in their chapel servi...
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Phoenix Suns chaplain returns to preach, minister to team after health scare Travis Hearn first started working with the Suns in 2002, and has worked with other athetes along the way.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Is Devin Booker playing tonight? TV channel, live streams, time for Celtics vs. Suns The Sporting News has you covered with the latest updates on Devin Booker's status for Friday's game.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Suns update: Devin Booker remains out Friday at NBA-leader Celtics Devin Booker is listed out for Friday’s game at Boston with a left groin strain as Phoenix begins a five-game road trip against Celtics.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
NBA All-Star 2023 Biggest snubs: Devin Booker, Anthony Davis and Pascal Siakam headline best players not picked The NBA announced the reserves for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game on Thursday. Who just missed the cut?
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Celtics Officially to be Shorthanded Once Again When They Take on Suns on Friday Night The Boston Celtics are set to take on the Phoenix Suns and will be shorthanded once again. Boston will be without the services of starting p...
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Suns meet Celtics as Devin Booker's return approaches Devin Booker is expected to be back in the Phoenix lineup soon, but his return may not come in time to help the Suns when they visit the Bos...
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Suns meet Celtics as Devin Booker's return approaches Devin Booker is expected to be back in the Phoenix lineup soon, but his return may not come in time to help the Suns when they visit the Bos...
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Suns meet Celtics as Devin Booker's return approaches Devin Booker is expected to be back in the Phoenix lineup soon, but his return may not come in time to help the Suns when they visit the Bos...
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Cameron Johnson - Lackluster results continue Johnson closed Wednesday's 132-100 loss to the Hawks with six points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and one rebound over 15 minutes.
Impact Johnson scored at least 15 points in four of his five appearances after returning from a lengthy absence, but he's totaled just 10 points over his last two outings while shooting only 18.8 percent from the floor during that time. Wednesday's game being a blowout loss contributed to his low minutes total, as the entire fourth quarter was essentially garage time. Across his six appearances since returning to action, he's averaged 14.0 points and 4.4 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Raptors Nearly Acquired Deandre Ayton Last Summer The Toronto Raptors reportedly almost worked out a sign-and-trade to acquire Deandre Ayton from the Phoenix Suns over the summer
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Hawks Win Over Suns Shouldn't Impact Trade Deadline Moves The Atlanta Hawks win against the Phoenix Suns should not change the team’s plans for the upcoming trade deadline.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Chris Paul - Nearly invisible in blowout loss Paul totaled three points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 132-100 loss to Atlanta.
Impact A first glance at Paul's numbers Wednesday might lead to the belief that he didn't see the court much in the blowout loss, but his 3/2/3 line actually came across 27 minutes. The future Hall of Famer simply couldn't get anything going against Trae Young and the Hawks, as he went just 1-for-6 from the field and recorded nearly as many turnovers (two) as assists (three). It can be tempting to blame poor performances on Paul's advancing age, but he was playing quite well coming into Wednesday, averaging 21.6 points, 10.4 assists, 5.6 boards and 2.8 three-pointers over his previous five contests.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Deandre Ayton - Just misses double-double Ayton totaled 20 points (9-12 FG, 2-3 FT) and nine rebounds in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 132-100 loss to Atlanta.
Impact Ayton was one of only two Suns players to hit the 20-point mark in the loss, and he reached that total on an efficient 9-for-12 shooting line. The big man also led the team with nine boards, but he didn't produce any defensive stats for the fourth time in his past seven games. Ayton's subpar shot-blocking numbers hurt his value in fantasy, but you could do much worse than a center who is averaging a double-double (17.8 points, 10.1 rebounds) on the season.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mikal Bridges - Shoots poorly in loss Bridges logged 23 points (6-18 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 10-10 FT), seven assists and five rebounds in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 132-100 loss to Atlanta.
Impact Bridges was the most productive Phoenix player in Wednesday's blowout defeat, leading the team in points and assists while pulling down five boards. However, his performance wasn't entirely positive, given his 6-for-18 shooting mark from the field and lack of any defensive stats. Bridges did knock down all 10 of his free-throw attempts to somewhat make up for his poor 1-for-7 mark from three-point range, and he extended his streak of scoring 20-plus points to three straight contests.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tatum leads Boston into matchup against Phoenix
Jayson Tatum leads Boston into a matchup with Phoenix averaging 31.1 points per gameFEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawks @ Suns| NBA on ESPN Live Scoreboard
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Murray scores 21 points, Hawks roll past Suns 132-100
Dejounte Murray scored 21 points, Trae Young added 20 and the Atlanta Hawks rolled past the Phoenix Suns 132-100 on Wednesday nightFEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns - Full Game Highlights | February 1, 2023 | 2022-23 NBA Season
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