PHOENIX SUNS NEWS

Cameron Payne - Full practice participant Suns coach Monty Williams said Payne (finger) was able to do everything in Saturday's scrimmage, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Payne has missed the Suns' last two preseason games due to a sprained finger. While Payne is expected to be evaluated this week, his practice participation is a good sign for his status ahead of the team's regular-season opener Wednesday versus the Mavericks.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Landry Shamet - Limited at practice Shamet (hip) was only getting up shots at Saturday's scrimmage/practice, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Shamet's status for Wednesday's opener against the Mavericks is murky, as he's dealing with a strained left hip. If he's out, more minutes could be in store for Damion Lee, Josh Okogie and Torrey Craig.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Johnson - Does everything in scrimmage Johnson (thumb) was a full participant in Saturday's scrimmage, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Johnson saw just four minutes of preseason action before spraining his right thumb Oct. 5. However, he's shed his brace and did everything Saturday, suggesting he'll be available for Wednesday's opener against the Mavericks. With Jae Crowder away from the team amid a trade request, Johnson will start at power forward.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'A lot has changed in two years': Is championship window closing on Phoenix Suns? The Phoenix Suns enter this season with drama, but maintain a formidable squad looking to win an NBA championship.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

The Arizona Republic Challenges abound for the Phoenix Suns this season, from the roster to the competition. Getting back to the top won't be easy.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Dario Saric - Returns to practice Saric (personal) participated in Friday's practice session, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Saric missed Wednesday's preseason finale due to the birth of his new child, but it appears he's back with the team and should be available to begin the regular season. The forward suffered a torn ACL last July that caused him to miss the 2021-22 season, but he should be a factor in Phoenix's frontcourt rotation going forward behind starters Cameron Johnson (thumb) and Deandre Ayton (rest).

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Rumors: The Two East Contenders Jae Crowder Prefers Jae Crowder wants out of Phoenix. Which two Eastern Conference teams does he prefer to play for?

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2022 Pacific Division Preview: Can Clippers or Suns dethrone the defending champion Warriors? With what's transpired this offseason, there's no better time to look at the Pacific Division and where its teams stand ahead of the NBA sea...

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sacramento Kings beat shorthanded Phoenix Suns to remain undefeated in preseason play After blowing out the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers, the Kings found a way to win an ugly one against the Phoenix Suns.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Josh Okogie - Starting Wednesday Okogie (hamstring) is in the starting five Wednesday versus the Kings.

Impact Though nursing a sore hamstring, Okogie will return to the lineup as expected. He'll get an opportunity to shake off any remaining rust before the regular season opens next Wednesday against the Mavericks.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges rest for Phoenix Suns final preseason game Phoenix Suns are resting Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges for Wednesday's final preseason game against Sacramento.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Mikal Bridges - Won't play Wednesday Bridges won't play in Wednesday's preseason contest versus the Kings, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Bridges will get the final preseason matchup off as the Suns prepare for their regular-season opener next Wednesday. Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker are also resting.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Ayton - Resting Wednesday Ayton will rest during Wednesday's preseason matchup against Sacramento, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Ayton joins Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Mikal Bridges as veterans that coach Monty Williams is resting during the Suns' final preseason matchup. Ayton should be ready to go for the team's regular-season opener next Wednesday versus Dallas.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Booker - Resting Wednesday Booker won't play in Wednesday's preseason contest against Sacramento, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Coach Monty Williams is resting most of his veterans during the team's final preseason matchup this year. Booker and the Suns open the regular season versus the Mavericks next Wednesday.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Paul - Won't play Wednesday Paul won't play in Wednesday's preseason contest against Sacramento, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Paul will take a breather and rest during the team's last preseason matchup. Paul and the Suns open the regular season next Wednesday versus Dallas.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suns 'have interest' in Celtics' Derrick White if there's a trade (report) The Celtics traded for Derrick White from the Spurs last season.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Cameron Johnson - Sheds brace on right hand Johnson (thumb) wasn't wearing a brace on his right hand during Wednesday's practice, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Johnson was wearing a bulky brace on his right hand to protect a thumb sprain he suffered at the beginning of preseason action. He was quickly ruled out for the rest of the team's exhibitions due to the injury, but there wasn't much concern regarding his availability for the start of the regular season. The sharpshooter is still brandishing a light wrap on his thumb, but he's certainly trending in the right direction and appears on track to suit up for the Suns' season opener against the Mavericks on Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Video: Phoenix Suns' Torrey Craig discusses his defensive role Craig spoke at Suns training camp about why he’s their strongest player and his role in the team’s 3-2 defensive scheme.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Without Jae Crowder, who will step up to help Phoenix Suns bench get physical? Suns bench players Torrey Craig, Ish Wainright and Josh Okogie have the strength, speed and defensive skills\u00a0to help\u00a0compensate fo...

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Atlanta Hawks One of Jae Crowder's Preferred Landing Spots Atlanta is one of two teams that Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder is interested in being traded.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Fischer: Phoenix Suns 'have interest' in Boston Celtics guard Derrick White At present, no one has reported any other details to suggest that a deal for White with Phoenix or any team is on the table for Boston despi...

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • USATODAY.COM