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Deandre Ayton - Out Saturday Ayton (illness) won't play Saturday against the Pacers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Ayton has played in three consecutive games since returning from an ankle injury, but he'll be back on the shelf Saturday. In his absence, Bismack Biyombo, Jock Landale and Dario Saric are candidates to see expanded roles.

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Saturday's Transactions BASKETBALL National Basketball Association PHOENIX SUNS — Re-signed G Saben Lee to a second 10-day contract.

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Chris Paul - Sitting again Saturday Paul (hip) will not play Saturday against the Pacers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Paul joins the sizable list of Suns backcourt players who won't be in uniform, leaving the ranks relatively thin heading into the contest. Look for Damion Lee to draw another start as a result, with Duane Washington and Saben Lee also likely to draw big workloads. Paul won't have to wait long for his next opportunity to return Sunday against the Grizzlies.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Ayton - Questionable Saturday Ayton is considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers due to a non-COVID-related illness, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Ayton's status will presumably depend on how he is feeling closer to tip-off. If he is ultimately unable to go, Jock Landale and Bismack Biyombo would be in line for increased workloads.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Cameron Johnson - Won't play Saturday Johnson (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Johnson will get the first night of the Suns' back-to-back set off as he continues to work his way back to full strength from a meniscus injury. He posted 19 points and six rebounds in 22 minutes during his return to action Thursday and, barring a setback, should garner a similar role against the Grizzlies on Sunday.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Okogie - Tabbed questionable Okogie (nose) is questionable 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. However, he has a chance to return Saturday to the short-handed Suns, who'll be without Devin Booker (groin), Cameron Payne (foot), Landry Shamet (foot) and Cameron Johnson (rest).

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Paul - Tabbed questionable Paul (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Paul has missed six consecutive games with soreness in his right hip and will land a questionable tag for the second straight tilt. The point guard's absence has led to Duane Washington and Saben Lee seeing expanded run, but if Paul manages to return Saturday he would be in line for a larger usage without Devin Booker (groin).

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Landry Shamet - Out again Shamet (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Shamet will miss a second straight game due to a foot injury after returning to the starting lineup Monday following a three-game absence due to a hip injury. Cameron Johnson (knee), Devin Booker (groin) and Cameron Payne (foot) all remain out and Chris Paul (hip) is questionable, so it appears the Suns will be shorthanded once again.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saben Lee - Expected to sign another 10-day Lee is expected to sign a second 10-day contract with the Suns, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Impact Lee's initial 10-day contract expires Saturday, but he's expected to stick around the organization for at least another week and a half. The 2020 second-round pick has appeared in four straight games for the Suns and averaged 11.3 points, 3.8 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 21.3 minutes during that stretch, including a 15-point, six-assist performance during Thursday's win over Brooklyn.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Mikal Bridges - Nears double-double in win Bridges amassed 28 points (9-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), two rebounds and nine assists in 42 minutes during Thursday's 117-112 win over the Nets.

Impact Bridges posted his second-highest scoring total of the season during Thursday's narrow victory, and he came within one assist of posting his second double-double of the year. He's played at least 40 minutes in three of his last five appearances and has averaged 21.2 points, 6.2 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 36.6 minutes per game during that time.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Saben Lee - Season-best performance Thursday Lee had 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 117-112 victory over the Nets.

Impact Lee scored in double digits for the third straight game, putting together easily his best performance of the season. After recently signing a 10-day contract with the Suns, Lee has been able to flaunt his talent, suiting up for four consecutive games. Injuries to other players have certainly helped his cause, but given his impressive play, there is certainly a chance he sticks on the roster a bit longer. If Chris Paul (hip) remains out Saturday, Lee is at least someone to consider, even in 12-team formats.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Torrey Craig - Muted effort in victory Craig finished Thursday's 117-112 win over the Nets with two points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes.

Impact Craig played just 25 minutes in the victory, impacted by the return of Cameron Johnson from a knee injury. While Craig did remain in the starting lineup, it is likely just a matter of time until he shifts back to the bench. He has been able to flirt with 12-team value on and off over the past two months, something that could come to an end sooner rather than later.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Johnson - Shines bright in return Johnson (knee) finished with 19 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 9-9 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Thursday's 117-112 victory over Brookl...

Impact Making his first appearance since Nov. 4 after a prolonged recovery from meniscus surgery on his right knee, Johnson was limited to a bench role in his return yet still made a major impact. He'll likely remain on a minutes restriction for at least a few more games and may not immediately regain the starting role he held prior to suffering the injury, but based on Thursday's performance, fantasy managers can probably feel comfortable activating him again or scooping him up off the waiver wire if he's still a free agent.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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