Washington and Phoenix meet in out-of-conference game
Phoenix travels to Washington for a non-conference matchupDECEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PHOENIX SUNS 9-7 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
9-7 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Lakers · Wed 3:00AM
PHX -4.0 TOTAL 233.5
Duane Washington Jr. has a career night to lift the Phoenix Suns over the Memphis Grizzlies.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • YOUTUBE
The Phoenix Suns get back in the win column with a 125-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Washington scores 26 as banged-up Suns beat Grizzlies
Duane Washington Jr. scored a career-high 26 points, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies 125-108DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Photos: Phoenix Suns at Memphis Grizzlies Photos from the NBA game between the Phoenix Suns and the Memphis Grizzlies on Dec. 27, 2022.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
SUNS at GRIZZLIES | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | December 27, 2022
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies - Full Game Highlights | December 27, 2022 | 2022-23 NBA Season
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Ja Morant scores 34 points, Memphis Grizzlies defense struggles in blowout loss to Suns The Memphis Grizzlies got 34 points from Ja Morant, but he didn't much offensive support in a blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
Jock Landale - Starting Tuesday Landale is in the starting lineup Tuesday against Memphis.
Impact Landale is making his first start of the season and just his second career one. The center has averaged 6.4 points and 3.8 rebounds off the bench this year.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Memphis Grizzlies score vs. Phoenix Suns: live score updates The Memphis Grizzlies return home against the Phoenix Suns. Follow along for live updates.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
Phoenix Suns: Cameron Payne looks to return during six-game road trip Phoenix Suns backup point guard Cameron Payne looks to return during six-game road trip as he's missed six straight game with a right foot s...
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Cameron Payne - Hopes to return on road trip Payne (foot) hopes to return during the Suns' current six-game road trip, which started Sunday against Denver, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Payne already sat out the Christmas Day matchup in Denver and has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest in Memphis with a foot injury that's sidelined him since Dec. 13. Following Tuesday's contest, Phoenix plays four more road games in a one-week span, and Payne is hoping to return sometime during that stretch.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Analysis: In wide-open NBA, uncertainty is only certainty
Boston leads the East and Denver the West in NBA conference races that are wide open with New Year's Day approachingDECEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Patrick Beverley Gets Brutally Honest About Relationship With Chris Paul Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley has ‘smoke’ with Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Cameron Payne - Remains sidelined Tuesday Payne (foot) is out for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republicreports.
Impact Payne hasn't played since Dec. 13 due to a right foot strain. Damion Lee and Duane Washington will likely continue to receive extended minutes with Landry Shamet (Achilles) also out. Payne's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with the Wizards.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Booker - Ruled out Tuesday Booker (groin) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Booker exited Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to a left groin strain, and he'll be unavailable for the fourth time in the last five games. Landry Shamet and Damion Lee will likely see increased playing time against Memphis.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Landry Shamet - Not playing Tuesday Shamet has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies due to right Achilles soreness, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Shamet scored 31 points while adding six assists, two rebounds and one block across 39 minutes in Sunday's overtime loss to the Nuggets, and his absence means the Suns will be extremely thin when it comes to backcourt depth, as both Shamet and Devin Booker (groin) have been ruled out. This will likely translate to Damion Lee moving into the starting unit, and Shamet's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Wizards.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
The Arizona Republic Devin Booker was fired up to play on Christmas, then his groin flared up less than 5 minutes into the game on Sunday.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
True Basketball Crime: Aaron Gordon hit-and-run dunk over Landry Shamet shattered the Suns Where did Landry Shamet’s soul go after Aaron Gordon sent him to the astral plane?
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM
Damion Lee - Scores season-high 18 points Lee finished with 18 points (5-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and eight rebounds across 30 minutes during Sunday's 128-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets.
Impact Lee came off the bench, but he quickly saw an increased role with Devin Booker aggravating his groin injury just four minutes into Sunday's contest. The undrafted guard out of Louisville finished with season highs in points and rebounds while playing his most minutes since the second game of the campaign. With Booker dealing with his injury, Lee's scored at least 10 points in three of his past four appearances and has averaged 11.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 27.0 minutes during that stretch.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Torrey Craig - Strong production not enough Craig finished with 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 36 minutes during Sunday's 128-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets.
Impact Craig finished with at least 10 points, five rebounds and multiple steals for the third time this season. Across his last 23 appearances (all starts), the versatile forward has averaged 9.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.1 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Landry Shamet - Logs heavy workload Sunday Shamet had 31 points (10-20 FG, 7-17 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one block over 39 minutes during Sunday's 128-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets.
Impact Shamet started the game on the bench, but he endured the workload of a starter following the early exit of Devin Booker, who left the game in the first quarter after re-aggravating his groin injury. Shamet had an excellent performance Sunday, and while he's not likely to hover around the 30-point mark on a regular basis, he should remain in the starting unit as long as Booker remains out, and that should translate into an uptick on his fantasy value as well.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Deandre Ayton - Strong double-double in loss Ayton logged 22 points (9-18 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals over 38 minutes during Sunday's 128-125 overtime loss to Denver.
Impact Ayton had to embrace a more significant role on offense following the early exit of Devin Booker following the re-aggravation of his groin injury, but the big man stepped up to the challenge and posted a strong outing on both ends of the court. Ayton has three double-doubles across his last four appearances since returning from a two-game absence, and while he's always been a productive player for the Suns, he should see an uptick on his usage rate as long as Booker is out.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Paul - Shines with 16 assists Paul finished Sunday's 128-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets with 17 points (6-17 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-10 FT), four rebounds, 16 assists, one block and two steals over 41 minutes.
Impact Paul bounced back from a subpar effort against the Grizzlies on Dec. 23 doing what he does best -- dish out the rock to his teammates and score when he has the chance. He's now scored at least 15 points in five of his last seven games, but he also has racked up at least seven dimes six times in that span, including three games with double-digit assists. He's averaging 15.0 points and 8.8 assists per game across 10 December contests.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bane returns, Grizzlies rout Booker-less Suns 125-100 Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Desmond Bane scored 17 points in his return and the Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of Pho...
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
