MARCH 12, 2023•AZCENTRAL.COM
The Arizona RepublicPhoenix Suns president of basketball operations and GM James Jones talked about the status of injured superstar Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain).
Warriors get final shot to solve Suns this seasonThe Golden State Warriors will sidestep an opponent’s superstar for the third consecutive game when they host the Kevin Durant-less Phoenix...
MARCH 12, 2023•KANSASCITY.COM
Harrison Barnes - Pens efficient scoring outingBarnes finished Saturday's 128-119 win over the Suns with 19 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and six rebounds across 37 minutes.
ImpactBarnes led the way in a balanced scoring night for the Kings, who had six players finish with between 12 and 19 points. Though he was able to get his points efficiently, Barnes was lacking in much notable production outside of the rebounds column, which has been a common theme with his stat lines. Over his last five games, Barnes is averaging just 1.0 assists, 1.0 three-pointers, 0.4 steals and 0.2 blocks per contest.
MARCH 12, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Kessler Edwards - Enters rotation, makes impactEdwards played 26 minutes in Saturday's 128-119 win over the Suns, finishing with 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes.
ImpactAfter having failed to get off the bench in either of the Kings' previous two contests, Edwards was a surprise entry into the rotation Saturday as a replacement for Terence Davis, who didn't see the floor in a coach's decision. The second-year forward was a plus-18 during his time on the court and played over struggling starter Keegan Murray (15 minutes) down the stretch. Though a 25-plus-minute role won't be guaranteed for Edwards moving forward, expect him to stick in the rotation for at least one more game after his strong showing Saturday.
MARCH 12, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Terrence Ross - Makes impact in points, stealsRoss finished Saturday's 128-119 loss to the Kings with 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-10 3Pt), two steals, one rebound and one assist in 23 minutes off the bench.
ImpactAt least for the first two games of Kevin Durant's (ankle) absence, Ross has been one of the early winners. After totaling 30 minutes in total in his prior two appearances before Durant went down with the ankle injury in pregame warmups prior to Wednesday's win over the Thunder, Ross has eclipsed 20 minutes in both of his last two outings while averaging 21.0 points, 5.0 three-pointers, 2.0 steals, 1.5 assists and 1.5 rebounds. Ross looks as though he could profile as a solid three-category option for the duration of Durant's absence, though expect some regression with his offense since he shot 57.7 percent from the field and 50 percent from distance over the past two contests.
MARCH 12, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Monty Williams sounds off after Phoenix Suns loss to Sacramento KingsSuns coach Monty Williams early postgame comments after Saturday's loss to Sacramento at Footprint Center.
MARCH 12, 2023•AZCENTRAL.COM
Chris Paul - Dishes out 16 assists in lossPaul amassed 16 points (6-13 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, 16 assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Saturday's 128-119 loss to Sacramento.
ImpactAlthough the Suns couldn't piece together a win, it was business as usual for Paul, who got back to a double-digit assist total after missing that milestone for two straight games. Superlative assist totals keep Paul's stat line afloat, but if the veteran hurls up fewer than 10 shots, the final result can be a disappointment. Paul made 13 shot attempts in Saturday's loss with a conversion rate of 46.1 percent, thus increasing Paul's efficacy as a fantasy target.
MARCH 12, 2023•ROTOWIRE
