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Cameron Johnson - Returning to starting lineup Johnson will start Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Impact Johnson missed a stretch of 37 games from Nov. 5 through mid-January while battling a torn meniscus, but he made his long-awaited return Thursday against the Nets. While Johnson was held out of Saturday night's win over the Pacers, he'll be back in the starting lineup Sunday for the first time since Nov. 4. Johnson will likely require a few more games to work back up to speed, but he should eventually return to being a strong source of made three-pointers.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Damion Lee - Back to bench Lee will move back to the bench for Sunday's game against Memphis.
Impact With Chris Paul (hip) back in action, Lee will cede his spot in the lineup after a pair of spot starts. The Louisville product averaged 17.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.5 threes over his last six games, and while his role will likely decline with Paul back, Lee should still be in line for a decent workload on a nightly basis.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Paul - Will make return Sunday Paul (hip) will be available for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports reports.
Impact Earlier in the day, it became clear that Paul was targeting a return Sunday night, and that will indeed be the case. The veteran will play for the first time since Jan. 6 after missing a string of seven straight games due to a hip injury. In 25 healthy contests this season, Paul is posting 13.4 points, 8.6 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals, but he's shooting a career-low 42.5 percent from the field. Expect Paul to potentially face a soft minutes restriction Sunday, given the layoff.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jock Landale - Claims double-double off bench Landale finished with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block in 17 minutes in Saturday's 112-107 win over the Pacers.
Impact While Deandre Ayton (illness) was sidelined Saturday, Bismack Biyombo (12 points, 16 rebounds, three blocks in 30 minutes) received the promotion to the starting five and dominated the playing time at center, though Landale was still able to turn in a productive line of his own. In Ayton's past absences this season, the Suns haven't consistently favored Biyombo over Landale, so it's possible the latter center sees a larger share of the playing time Sunday against the Grizzlies while Ayton sits out for the second game in a row.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Payne - Won't play Sunday Payne (foot) remains out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Payne was due for a re-evaluation this weekend after suffering a right foot sprain Jan. 4 and missing the Suns' subsequent eight games, but Phoenix has yet to provide an update on where exactly he stands in his recovery. With no indication that Payne has been cleared to resume practicing since being sidelined with the injury, he may face an uphill battle to be available for any of the Suns' three games during the upcoming week.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Paul - Looks likely to play Sunday Paul (hip) is probable for Sunday's matchup against Memphis, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Paul has missed seven straight games due to a hip issue, but it appears he'll return to action Sunday. Before suffering the injury, the veteran point guard had scored in double figures in 13 of his past 14 appearances and posted 16.9 points, 8.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 33.6 minutes per game. If Paul is indeed available, it seems likely he'd be under a minutes restriction following a lengthy absence.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Paul likely to return tonight after missing last seven games Gerald Bourguet: After missing the last 7 games, Chris Paul (right hip soreness) is probable for tonight’s game against the Grizzlies. Deand...
JANUARY 22, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Cameron Johnson - Not listed on injury report Johnson (knee) isn't listed on the Suns' injury report for Sunday's game against Memphis, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Johnson sat out the first half of the Suns' back-to-back set Saturday due to right knee injury maintenance, but as expected, he'll return to action Sunday. The sharpshooter made his first appearance Thursday since Nov. 4 and scored 19 points across 22 minutes. He figures to garner a similar role against the Grizzlies.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Landry Shamet - Still out Shamet (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Grizzlies, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Shamet will miss a third straight game due to a foot injury. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Hornets. Devin Booker (groin) and Cameron Payne (foot) also remain out, but it appears the Suns will have Chris Paul (hip) and Cameron Johnson (knee) available Sunday.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Deandre Ayton - Out again Sunday Ayton (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Grizzlies, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Ayton will miss both halves of the Suns' weekend back-to-back set due to an illness. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Hornets. In his absence, Bismack Biyombo figures to draw another start, while Jock Landale garners an increased role off the bench.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
'Awesome': Charles Barkley, 1992-93 Phoenix Suns celebrate special season Charles Barkley and the 1992-93 Phoenix Suns were honored at halftime of Saturday's game at Footprint Center for their historic season.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Mikal Bridges - Scores 22 points in win Bridges produced 22 points (9-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and four steals across 38 minutes during Saturday's 112-107 victory over the Pacers.
Impact Bridges has scored at least 20 points in four consecutive games and five of his last six outings. The Suns being shorthanded due to several players sitting out with injuries has certainly aided Bridges, but for his part, the 26-year-old has been able to remain efficient even while he's drawn more attention from opposing defenses. During the six-game stretch, Bridges is converting on 50 percent of his field goals, 41.7 percent of his three-pointers and 84.6 percent of his free throws.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Okogie - Delivers best game of season Okogie (nose) closed with 24 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 11-15 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal across 34 minutes during Saturday's 112-107 victory over Indi...
Impact Returning to action after a one-game absence while sporting a facemask to protect his fractured nose, Okogie surprisingly emerged with his second double-double of the season. He also finished just four points off a season high, while the four blocks matched his output from his previous 14 appearances combined. Okogie's excellent all-around showing should extend him some leash in head coach Monty Williams' rotation, even while he continues to sport a protective mask for the next 2-to-3 weeks, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. However, Okogie could be one of the players at risk of losing minutes when the injury-battered Suns get Chris Paul (hip), Cameron Payne (foot), Landry Shamet (foot) and Devin Booker (groin) back in action.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bismack Biyombo - Pulls down 16 rebounds as starter Biyombo produced 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-3 FT), 16 rebounds, three blocks and two assists across 30 minutes during Saturday's 112-107 win over the Pacers.
Impact BIyombo did some damage to fantasy managers' free-throw percentage, but he otherwise proved to be a strong option for those that streamed him with Deandre Ayton (illness) sitting out. The points and rebounds totals represented new season highs for Biyombo, who could retain some value if Ayton remains sidelined for the back end of the back-to-back set Sunday against the Grizzlies.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Should Charlotte Extend McDaniels and Richards? Jalen McDaniels is clearly a man in demand. In recent weeks he has surfaced in trade rumors with several teams including the Phoenix Suns “E...
JANUARY 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Suns' Ish Wainright recalls being Josh Allen's teammate at 2018 Buffalo Bills camp The Phoenix forward was invited to the Buffalo Bills' 2018 rookie minicamp on an undrafted free agent deal as a tight end from Baylor.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Morant, Memphis set for matchup with Phoenix
Ja Morant leads Memphis into a matchup against Phoenix averaging 27.2 points per gameJANUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers Postgame Media Availability
JANUARY 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Phoenix Suns Secure the Win Against the Indiana Pacers.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Josh Okogie Puts Up 24 Points in Saturday Night Win Against the Indiana Pacers | Phoenix Suns
JANUARY 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Okogie, Bridges lead short-handed Suns past Pacers 112-107
Josh Okogie had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Mikal Bridges added 22 points and the short-handed Phoenix Suns won their second straight game, beating the Indiana Pacers 112-107 on Sat...JANUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns - Full Game Highlights | January 21, 2023 | 2022-23 NBA Season
JANUARY 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Bismack Biyombo - Starting against Indiana Biyombo is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Impact Biyombo gets the starting nod with Deandre Ayton (illness) ruled out. The veteran big man is averaging 6.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in six starts this season.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Okogie - Set to face Indiana Okogie (nose) is available for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Okogie exited Monday's game with a nose injury and was kept out of Thursday's tilt due to the issue, but he will be available to take on the Pacers and will likely come off the bench as usual. He should see decent minutes for a shorthanded team that's missing Devin Booker (groin), Cameron Payne (foot) and Landry Shamet (foot).
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
