JANUARY 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report vs Phoenix Suns A look at who is out for today’s game.
Gordon Hayward Lands Back on Injury Report, Ruled Out vs Suns Not ideal news for the Hornets.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Gordon Hayward Lands Back on Injury Report, Ruled Out vs Suns Not ideal news for the Hornets.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Deandre Ayton - Upgraded to doubtful Ayton (illness) has been upgraded from out to doubtful ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Hornets.
Impact Ayton remains expected to miss Tuesday's contest, but the upgrade suggests there is at least a chance the big man will rejoin the action. If he misses a third straight game, as expected, Bismack Biyombo figures to get another start, and Jock Landale will likely snare a more sizable role as well. Even if Ayton sits, his upgrade to doubtful suggests a return isn't too far away. The change in designation still means it will be worth keeping an eye on Ayton's status leading up to the 9 PM ET tipoff.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Payne - To miss at least another week Payne (foot) will be re-evaluated in one week, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Payne was already ruled out for Tuesday's matchup, which will mark his 10th straight absence with a right foot sprain, but the backup point guard will now be shelved for at least another week. The Suns recently got Chris Paul back in the mix, but they'll still be without Payne, Devin Booker (groin) and Landry Shamet (foot) for the foreseeable future.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
76ers Rival Rumors: Raptors' Fred VanVleet Targeted by Suns? The Phoenix Suns could look to get an All-Star out of the Atlantic Division as they reportedly have eyes on a Raptors All-Star.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Raptors trade rumors: Suns view Fred VanVleet as potential Chris Paul replacement Paul earned the 12th All-Star selection and 11th All-NBA selection of his career last season, but he's averaging the fewest points of his ca...
JANUARY 24, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Phoenix faces Charlotte, seeks 4th straight victory
Phoenix takes on Charlotte aiming to prolong its three-game win streakJANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suns update: Deandre Ayton remains out with illness Tuesday vs. Hornets Deandre Ayton will miss his third straight game with a non-COVID illness Tuesday versus Charlotte at Footprint Center.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Cameron Payne - Remains out Payne (foot) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Hornets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Payne will miss his 10th straight contest while recovering from a right foot sprain. The Suns have been quiet about a timetable for his return, though he was set to be re-evaluated over the weekend. Payne's next chance at a return will arrive Thursday against Dallas.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Landry Shamet - Out Tuesday Shamet (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Shamet is set to miss his fourth consecutive matchup while recovering from a right foot injury. Duane Washington, Josh Okogie and Damion Lee could all be in line for extended minutes with Shamet still out.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Deandre Ayton - Ruled out Tuesday Ayton (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Hornets, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact The 7-foot center will officially miss his third straight game as he continues to recover from a non-COVID-related illness. Bismack Biyombo figures to continue to start in Ayton's place. The Arizona product's next chance of taking the floor comes Thursday against the Mavericks.
JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dario Saric steps up big, helping to boost Phoenix Suns to third straight win Saric had 14 points, eight rebounds, four assists, three steals in the Phoenix Suns' 111-107 victory over Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Dario Saric - Produces in move to bench Saric finished with 14 points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and three steals across 21 minutes in Sunday's 112-110 win over the Grizzlies.
Impact After starting in each of the past seven games, Saric was moved to the bench with Chris Paul (hip) and Cameron Johnson (rest) returning to the lineup. Considering Saric had received just eight minutes in both of the Suns' past two contests, he looked like a logical candidate to move out of the rotation entirely, but he instead saw an uptick in playing time while Duane Washington (zero minutes) and Ish Wainright (three minutes) were essentially cut out of Phoenix's second unit. Based on how he performed Sunday, Saric may have extended his leash in head coach Monty Williams' rotation, but the 28-year-old still appears at risk of losing playing time once players like Deandre Ayton (illness), Devin Booker (groin), Landry Shamet (foot) and Cameron Payne (foot) make their returns from injury.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hollinger's Week That Was: Jae Crowder dilemma; Grizzlies, Pacers face decisions Phoenix moving on from the veteran forward, who hasn't played this season, isn't just a possibility; it's a necessity.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Torrey Craig - Blows up for season-high 20 points Craig finished Sunday's 112-110 victory over the Grizzlies with a season-high 20 points (7-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) to go with four rebounds, two blocks and two steals over 32 minute...
Impact Prior to Sunday, Craig had scored 15 total points across his past four games, so his blowup performance in the win over the Grizzlies can probably be viewed as an outlier. Cameron Johnson is still in the process of ramping up his conditioning following his recent return from meniscus surgery, and once he's back in full form, Craig should be a candidate to lose out on playing time. Craig had already fallen below 25 minutes in each of the prior three contests.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Johnson - Slows in loss Sunday Johnson had eight points (3-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes during Sunday's 112-110 win over the Grizzlies.
Impact Johnson came back to earth in the loss, turning in a must more subdued performance when compared to his return game. Poor production aside, the fact he played 29 minutes has to be seen as a positive. The Suns really need his scoring punch, so while there could be a few ups and downs, Johnson is clearly a must-roster player across all formats.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Paul - Shines bright in return Paul (hip) ended Sunday's 112-110 win over the Grizzlies with 22 points (8-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 assists, six rebounds, three steals and one block across 38 minutes.
Impact Though he had missed the Suns' past seven games with the hip injury, Paul looked to be in vintage form during his time on the court, and his hefty minutes load suggested that the coaching and training staffs had no reservations about easing him back in. With Devin Booker (groin) still likely out for another week, Paul could see an uptick in his scoring for the next few games. Managers who waited on activating Paul from an injured reserve slot can feel comfortable doing so now based on how he performed and what kind of minutes he received Sunday.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
The Commercial Appeal Dillon Brooks says NBA referees aren't letting him play his physical game after a close loss to the Phoenix Suns.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
Phoenix Suns vs. Memphis Grizzlies Postgame Media Availability
JANUARY 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Phoenix Suns Secure the Win vs. Memphis Grizzlies for Third Consecutive Win
JANUARY 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Paul returns, Suns hold on for 112-110 win over Grizzlies
Chris Paul had 22 points and 11 assists in his return after missing seven games with a hip injury, leading the Phoenix Suns over the Memphis Grizzlies 112-110JANUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Memphis Grizzlies trail by as many as 29 in two-point loss to Phoenix Suns The Memphis Grizzlies have started their road trip with two straight losses after trailing by as many as 29 points against the Phoenix Suns.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns - Full Game Highlights | January 22, 2023 | 2022-23 NBA Season
JANUARY 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Watch Memphis Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams sink 79-foot buzzer-beater against Phoenix Suns Watch Ziaire Williams sink an unbelievable 79-foot buzzer beating shot against the Phoenix Suns
JANUARY 23, 2023 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
