MARCH 21 • AZCENTRAL.COM
PHOENIX SUNS 9-7 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
9-7 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Lakers · Wed 3:00AM
PHX -3.5 TOTAL 233.5
Isaiah Thomas RETURNS to a loud ovation from Suns Crowd
MARCH 21 • YOUTUBE
A courtside view of the Phoenix Suns game vs. Philadelphia 76ers on March 20, 2024 The Phoenix Suns (39-29) are back at home and playing the Philadelphia 76ers (38-30) at Footprint Center.
Kevin Durant's basket to pass Shaquille O'Neal for 8th on NBA all-time scoring list Kevin Durant is 8th on the NBA all-time scoring list after passing Shaquille O'Neal in Wednesday's game versus Philadelphia 76ers at Footpri...
MARCH 21 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Injury Report: Hawks vs Suns Atlanta is going to be shorthanded once again tomorrow night when they face Phoenix
MARCH 21 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Bol Bol - Will play Wednesday Bol (ankle) is good to go for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Bol will power through the ankle issue, but he's an inconsistent part of the rotation in Phoenix, so he can remain on the waiver wire in most leagues.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Suns sign two-time All-Star G Isaiah Thomas to 10-day contract The Phoenix Suns are examining their bench depth for the postseason and elected to sign two-time All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day co...
MARCH 20 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
'Ready to go right now': Isaiah Thomas back with Phoenix Suns, signs 10-day deal Isaiah Thomas played 46 games for the Phoenix Suns in the 2014-15 season before being traded to Boston, where he had his best years in the N...
MARCH 20 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Antetokounmpo to miss second straight game when Bucks face Celtics on Wednesday
Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss his second straight game Wednesday night when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the NBA-leading Boston CelticsMARCH 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suns sign Isaiah Thomas to 10-day contract | NBA.com Two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas, who hasn't played in the NBA since 2022, last played for the Suns during the 2014-15 season.
MARCH 20 • NBA.COM
Isaiah Thomas - Officially signs, will be available Thomas officially signed a 10-day contract with the Suns and will be available to make his debut against the 76ers on Wednesday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact While reports surfaced last week of Thomas' signing, it's important to note he didn't put ink to paper until Wednesday, so the 10-day clock starts now. The 35-year-old last played in the NBA in 2021-22, when he suited up for the Hornets, Mavericks and Lakers. Overall, he averaged 8.4 points, 1.5 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 15.1 minutes per game while shooting 40.1 percent over 22 appearances that season. Thomas was balling out in limited action with the G League's Salt Lake City Stars before getting signed by Phoenix, as he averaged 32.5 points while shooting 44.6 percent from deep across four appearances.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Phoenix Suns sign 2-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas to 10-day contract
The Phoenix Suns have signed two-time All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contractMARCH 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Damion Lee - Remains out indefinitely Lee (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, and there's no timetable for his return.
Impact The last substantial update from coach Frank Vogel came in mid-February, when he said Lee, who had meniscus surgery last October, has yet to resume on-court work. However, the Suns remained hopeful the veteran would return by the end of the regular season. The signing of Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day deal could be a sign that Phoenix is growing less optimistic about Lee suiting up this campaign. Last season, his first with the Suns, Lee averaged 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 three-points and 1.4 assists in 20.4 minutes per game across 74 appearances.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Sixers, Suns meet in battle for playoff position Two teams looking to avoid their conferences’ play-in tournaments meet when the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.Teams...
MARCH 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Josh Okogie - Out again Wednesday Okogie (abdomen) will not play Wednesday against the 76ers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Okogie will miss his ninth straight game Wednesday, and the wing remains without a timetable for a return. His next chance to play will be Thursday against the Hawks, but he should be considered doubtful at best.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Bol Bol - Probable for Wednesday Bol is probable for Wednesday's game versus the 76ers with a right ankle sprain, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact This is a new issue for Bol, though it could explain his lack of playing time in recent games. Over his last two outings, Bol played a combined 13 minutes. Therefore, his status for Wednesday won't carry many fantasy implications.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant's Fall, NBA Playoff Positioning, Love Is Blind Reunion Recap | FMC (3/19) | Fightful News Jeremy and SP3 recap the week in the NBA as teams position for the playoffs. Plus, Cher Delaware joins to recap the Love is Blind reunion.
MARCH 19 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Philadelphia travels to Phoenix for non-conference matchup
Phoenix faces Philadelphia in out-of-conference actionMARCH 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Isaiah Thomas - Expected to debut Wednesday Thomas (recently signed) is expected to make his Suns debut Wednesday versus the 76ers, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
Impact Thomas agreed to a 10-day contract Saturday but didn't join the team in time for Sunday's matchup in Milwaukee. The veteran point guard hasn't seen NBA action since the 2021-22 campaign, when he suited up for Charlotte, Dallas and the Lakers. In total, he averaged 8.4 points, 1.5 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 15.1 minutes per game while shooting 40.1 percent over 22 appearances that season. Thomas was balling out in limited action with the G League's Salt Lake City Stars before getting signed by Phoenix, as he averaged 32.5 points while shooting 44.6 percent from deep across four appearances.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Royce O'Neale - Finds shooting stroke late O'Neale registered 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists across 26 minutes during Sunday's 140-129 loss to the Bucks.
Impact From Feb. 25 through March 7, O'Neale started five of six games and averaged 13.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 34.2 minutes. He also shot 43.5 percent from deep (20-for-46). However, he couldn't get anything to go for the next four games, averaging just 2.0 points while shooting 15.0 percent from the field and 14.3 percent from deep. It was more of the same to start Sunday's contest, but O'Neale found his three-point stroke in the fourth, sinking four of five triples while playing nearly the entire quarter.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Booker - Just misses double-double Sunday Booker amassed 23 points (11-22 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 40 minutes during Sunday's 140-129 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact The 27-year-old guard nearly recorded double-digit boards for the first time since early December as he just missed his second straight double-double and 12th of the season. Booker has topped 20 points in four straight games since returning from an ankle injury despite a shaky 3-for-26 (11.5 percent) showing from three-point range, and he's produced more than 20 points in all nine contests he's played since the All-Star break. Over that latter stretch, he's averaging 26.0 points, 6.4 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 threes and 0.8 steals.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Grayson Allen - Hits for 25 against Bucks Allen notched 25 points (8-14 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Sunday's 140-129 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact Three different Suns scored at least 23 points on the afternoon, but surprisingly it was Allen in that club and not Kevin Durant. Allen has been somewhat feast or famine over the last few weeks, scoring 20-plus points five times in the last 11 games but less than 10 in four of them. Since the All-Star break, the 28-year-old wing is averaging 15.5 points, 3.7 threes, 3.3 boards, 2.8 assists and 1.1 steals, and Allen remains the most efficient three-point shooter in the league at 47.8 percent on the season.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal - Leads team in Sunday's loss Beal finished with a team-high 28 points (11-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Sunday's 140-129 loss to Milwauke...
Impact The 30-year-old guard produced his best scoring effort since dropping 31 on the Thunder back on Mar. 3. Beal scored at least 15 points in every contest in between, and over that eight-game stretch he's averaging 22.6 points, 6.1 assists, .39 boards, 1.9 threes and 1.4 steals while shooting 54.6 percent from the floor and 41.7 percent from beyond the arc.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Damian Lillard and Bobby Portis combine for 62 and the Bucks outpace the Suns 140-129 Damian Lillard had 31 points and 16 assists and Bobby Portis had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead Milwaukee past the Phoenix Suns 140-129 o...
MARCH 18 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
