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Grayson Allen - Questionable for Wednesday Allen (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Allen sprained his right ankle during Monday's win over Miami and may miss at least one game. The sharpshooter has been great since mid-December, averaging 14.5 points (54.8/51.9/89.2 shooting splits), 3.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks in 33.8 minutes over 22 appearances before he was injured, so his potential absence would be a big blow to fantasy managers relying on his production. Josh Okogie, Eric Gordon and Keita Bates-Diop would be candidates for increased roles if Allen is sidelined.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Okogie - Steps up in win Okogie provided 11 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal over 18 minutes during Monday's 118-105 win over the Heat.

Impact Okogie took on a larger role with Grayson Allen (ankle) exiting early. One of his threes banked in off the top of the backboard, which is a prime symbolic example that Okogie can't be relied upon for consistent offense, but the 25-year-old is an impressive athlete with rebounding prowess. He could retain an enlarged role if Allen is forced to miss time.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Beal - Hits for 19 in Monday's win Beal closed with 19 points (8-21 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Monday's 118-105 victory over the Heat.

Impact The former Wizard continues to be the third wheel in the Suns' offense behind Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. Beal has reached 20 points only twice in the last eight games, and through 15 contests in January he's averaging 18.9 points, 5.0 boards, 4.7 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.0 steals -- solid numbers, but well below what he was producing a few seasons ago as the lead dog in Washington.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant - Impressive line in Miami Durant registered 20 points (8-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal in 42 minutes during Monday's 118-105 win over the Heat.

Impact While he's allowed Devin Booker to take center stage on offense over the last week, Durant is still delivering strong fantasy performances. Since returning from a hamstring injury that cost him three games in early January, the 35-year-old forward is averaging 24.6 points, 6.8 boards, 4.9 assists, 2.4 threes, 1.5 blocks and 0.8 steals through 12 contests while shooting 54.5 percent from the floor and 40.8 percent from beyond the arc.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Booker - Teases triple-double Monday Booker supplied 22 points (9-23 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Monday's 118-105 victory over the Heat.

Impact The 27-year-old guard wasn't able to erupt for his fourth straight game with 40 or more points, but Booker was still plenty productive. He's dropped 20 or more in 12 of the last 14 contests, averaging 32.0 points, 6.2 assists, 4.3 boards, 2.8 threes and 1.1 steals over that stretch while shooting an impressive 55.6 percent from the floor.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Gordon - Leading scorer off bench Gordon finished Monday's 118-105 victory over Miami with 23 points (8-17 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal over 34 minutes off the bench.

Impact The veteran guard led Phoenix in scoring on the night as he topped 20 points for the first time in January. Gordon has missed four games this month with knee and wrist injuries, and his production's been erratic when he has been on the court -- through his last 11 games, he's averaging 10.5 points, 2.6 boards, 1.9 threes, 1.8 assists and 0.8 steals in 26.0 minutes a contest while shooting just 29.6 percent from beyond the arc.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

It's a dry heat. Suns win! #shorts | Phoenix Suns

JANUARY 30 • YOUTUBE

Balanced attack helps Suns send Heat to 7th straight loss Reserve Eric Gordon scored 23 points and Devin Booker added 22 points as the Phoenix Suns sent the host Miami Heat to their seventh straight...

JANUARY 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gordon scores 23, Booker scores 22 and Suns add to Miami's woes with 118-105 win

Eric Gordon scored 23 points off the bench, Devin Booker scored 22 and the Phoenix Suns added to Miami’s woes with a 118-105 win

JANUARY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat - Full Game Highlights | January 29, 2024 | 2023-24 Season

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Grayson Allen - Ruled out for second half Allen won't return to Monday's game against the Heat due to a right ankle injury.

Impact Allen had been dealing with a knee issue earlier in the month, but he appears to have picked up a new injury in the first half of Monday's clash. With Allen sidelined the rest of the way, look for Josh Okogie, Eric Gordon and Keita Bates-Diop to be leaned on at small forward.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jusuf Nurkic - Good to go Monday Nurkic (thumb) is active Monday versus the Heat, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Nurkic will return from a one-game absence to square off against Bam Adebayo in Miami on Monday. He has averaged a quiet 6.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists across his last three games.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jusuf Nurkic - Officially a game-gime decision Nurkic (thumb) will be a game-time decision for Monday's game against Miami.

Impact Nurmic is at risk of missing his second consecutive game due to a left thumb sprain. Drew Eubanks would likely draw another start if the 29-year-old can't suit up

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Booker, Giannis Antetokounmpo named NBA Players of the Week The stars in Phoenix and Milwaukee take home the NBA Players of the Week honors for Week 14.

JANUARY 29 • NBA.COM

Bradley Beal - Woeful shooting Sunday Beal logged nine points (4-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-4 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Sunday's 113-98 loss to Orlando.

Impact Beal has been forced to adjust this season and is now operating as the third-best player in the Suns' offensive scheme behind a red-hot Devin Booker and a steady Kevin Durant, and his numbers have suffered because of that. He has cleared the 20-point mark in three of his last 10 games, averaging 18.5 points in that span, though he's done it while shooting 51.7 percent from the field. Beal's efficiency remains steady, but he needs more touches to maintain the fantasy upside he had in previous campaigns.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant - Limited impact in loss Sunday Durant contributed 15 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and one block in 37 minutes during Sunday's 113-98 loss to Orlando.

Impact Durant has not been at his best of late and has failed to clear the 20-point mark in each of his last three outings, including two games in that span in which he couldn't even surpass the 15-point mark. He's not sacrificing efficiency, so it seems this is just a matter of him seeing fewer touches to accommodate the other offensive stars in the current scheme. Even with the slight decline in production, Durant remains one of the best scoring forces in the league. He's averaging 25.0 points per game while shooting 54.5 percent from the field in 11 outings this month.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Booker - Hits 44-point mark in loss Booker racked up 44 points (17-26 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 9-11 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 36 minutes during Sunday's 113-98 loss to the Magic.

Impact It would've been unrealistic to think Booker would be able to build off his 62-point effort against the Pacers, but he still delivered one of his best performances of the campaign -- although the Suns once again came up short and suffered a second consecutive loss. Booker has adjusted well to sharing the offensive load with Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, thriving as a point guard but without sacrificing too many touches on the scoring side of things. The numbers are inflated since he's scored at least 40 points in four different games this month, but Booker is averaging 31.1 points per game in January.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bol Bol - Remains out Monday Bol (foot) will not play in Monday's game against Miami, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.comreports.

Impact This will be the ninth straight game on the sidelines for Bol, though he is reportedly nearing a return. His next chance to play is Wednesday against the Nets.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jusuf Nurkic - Questionable for Monday Nurkic (thumb) is questionable for Monday's game against the Heat, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.comreports.

Impact Nurkic was unable to play Sunday against the Magic, but he remains day-to-day. Drew Eubanks saw 29 minutes of action Sunday in Nurkic's absence, scoring four points (2-2 FG) with eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Heat hope to solve offensive struggles, end skid vs. Suns The Miami Heat have lost six straight games -- their longest skid since March 2021.On Monday night, the Heat will set out to break their slu...

JANUARY 29 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Game Recap: Magic 113, Suns 98

JANUARY 29 • YOUTUBE

Magic run away from Suns with 21-2 spurt in 4th quarter Paolo Banchero scored 26 points and the host Orlando Magic overcame a 44-point performance by Devin Booker to record a 113-98 victory over t...

JANUARY 29 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Magic beat Suns 113-98, overcoming Devin Booker's 44-point night

Paolo Banchero scored 26 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Phoenix Suns 113-98 on Sunday night, overcoming Devin Booker’s 44-point effort two days after he had 62 in a loss at...

JANUARY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Devin Booker GOES OFF For 44 PTS In Orlando!😤 | January 28, 2024

JANUARY 29 • YOUTUBE

Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic - Full Game Highlights | January 28, 2024 | 2023-24 Season

JANUARY 29 • YOUTUBE

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Gordon scores 23, Booker scores 22 and Suns add to Miami's woes with 118-105 win

Magic beat Suns 113-98, overcoming Devin Booker's 44-point night