TORREY CRAIG NEWS

Records double-double Craig posted 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block across 36 minutes during Friday's 117-104 win over Indiana.

Impact Craig had a strong performance on both ends of the court Friday, missing just two shots from the field and pulling down a team-high 12 boards en route to his third double-double of the season. Firmly entrenched as a starter, Craig is averaging 6.5 points and 6.5 rebounds across six appearances (five starts) in February, but it wouldn't be shocking if he moves back to a bench role once T.J. Warren (not injury related), Kevin Durant (knee) or even Darius Bazley (not injury related) are ready to take the court.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Craig will start Thursday at Atlanta, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Craig will benefit from the absences of the newly acquired trio of Kevin Durant (knee), T.J. Warren and Darius Bazley, stepping into the first unit alongside Chris Paul, Damion Lee, Jock Landale and Deandre Ayton. Craig has started in 43 of 53 appearances this season and has averaged 8..6 points and 6.0 rebounds over 27.3 minutes per game with the first unit.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Craig will return to a bench role for Tuesday's game against the Nets.

Impact This was the expectation with Devin Booker (groin) returning to the lineup. Craig's fantasy value does take a massive hit with this news, as he's averaging 5.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists as a reserve this season.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score Tuesday Craig supplied zero points (0-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 128-97 victory over the Hornets.

Impact Phoenix didn't need Craig to score in the blowout win, though the 0-for-7 mark from the field is damaging to fantasy managers. Craig is an inconsistent performer across the stat sheet and is really only viable in deep leagues. Even then, it's best to wait until he's on a four-game week to start him. Over the past 10 games, the forward is averaging 8.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.3 combined steals-plus-blocks in 27.0 minutes.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows up for season-high 20 points Craig finished Sunday's 112-110 victory over the Grizzlies with a season-high 20 points (7-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) to go with four rebounds, two blocks and two steals over 32 minute...

Impact Prior to Sunday, Craig had scored 15 total points across his past four games, so his blowup performance in the win over the Grizzlies can probably be viewed as an outlier. Cameron Johnson is still in the process of ramping up his conditioning following his recent return from meniscus surgery, and once he's back in full form, Craig should be a candidate to lose out on playing time. Craig had already fallen below 25 minutes in each of the prior three contests.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Muted effort in victory Craig finished Thursday's 117-112 win over the Nets with two points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes.

Impact Craig played just 25 minutes in the victory, impacted by the return of Cameron Johnson from a knee injury. While Craig did remain in the starting lineup, it is likely just a matter of time until he shifts back to the bench. He has been able to flirt with 12-team value on and off over the past two months, something that could come to an end sooner rather than later.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores team-high 16 points Craig notched 16 points (6-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and five rebounds across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 126-97 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact After shooting 31.8 percent from the field over his previous two games, Craig broke out of his brief scoring slump Wednesday with a team-high scoring haul on perfect shooting from the field. However, only one of those field goals came in the second half as the Suns fell to the Nuggets for their seventh loss in their last eight games.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic, Nuggets rout Suns 126-97 for 12th straight home win

Nikola Jokic had 21 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists before sitting out the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets won their 12th straight home game, routing the weary and short...

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts double-double in win Craig recorded 12 points (5-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 14 rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 125-113 win over Golden State.

Impact Craig was dealing with a right ankle sprain before the game and was deemed available only a few hours before the contest, but the injury didn't seem to affect him, as he ended with a double-double while logging 33 minutes. Craig has been a regular starter this season and is averaging 9.3 points with 6.3 rebounds per game in that role so far.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bridges leads undermanned Suns past Curry, Warriors 125-113

Mikal Bridges had 26 points, nine rebounds and five assists and the undermanned Suns dominated in Stephen Curry’s return from injury as Phoenix beat the Golden State Warriors for a...

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go against Golden State Craig (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Warriors, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Craig has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday with a right ankle sprain. The veteran forward will likely remain in the starting lineup, as he has only come off the bench in nine of his 38 appearances this season.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Tuesday Craig is questionable for Tuesday's contest against Golden State due to a right ankle sprain, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact The veteran wing has appeared in 17 straight contests for the Suns but is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Warriors. If Craig is unable to suit up, his next chance to return to Phoenix's lineup comes Wednesday against the Nuggets.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double Craig totaled 17 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block across 35 minutes during Friday's 104-96 loss to the Heat.

Impact The tandem of Craig and Deandre Ayton picked up the slack after a disappointing night from Phoenix's backcourt. Craig is firming up his role in the starting lineup, proving to be a more consistent option over Jock Landale and Dario Saric. It will be interesting to see what happens to Craig's playing time after Cameron Johnson (knee) returns to action.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting lineup Craig will start Friday's game against the Heat.

Impact Dario Saric replaced Craig in the starting lineup Wednesday, but the two will revert back to their usual roles Friday. As a starter (27 games), Craig has averaged 9.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 27.7 minutes.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Craig isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers.

Impact Dario Saric will replace Craig in the starting lineup Wednesday. The veteran forward will come off the bench for the first time since Nov. 4.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Torrey Craig played one of his career-best games on birthday in Suns' win over Lakers Craig had a season-high 17 points (6-of-7 FG), eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals in the Phoenix Suns' win over the Los Angeles La...

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Puts up 17 points Craig logged 17 points (6-7 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Monday's 130-104 win over the Lakers.

Impact Craig bounced back Monday night after failing to score in Saturday's clash against the Pelicans. He turned in a neat shooting line and also got it going from beyond the arc, knocking down four triples for the second time in six contests. Craig has scored in double figures in four of seven matchups in December.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 24 minutes in return Craig (groin) finished with 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 24 minutes Wednesday in the Suns' 125-98 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Craig didn't face a playing-time restriction as he made his return from a three-game absence, but the Suns didn't extend him -- or any of their other four starters -- beyond 25 minutes in a game the Celtics had well in hand by halftime. Before missing time with the right groin strain, Craig had averaged 8.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.4 treys, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals in 28.7 minutes in his 13 starts this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Craig (groin) is included in the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Craig returns to the starting lineup after missing the last three games with a groin injury. He has started 14 straight appearances for the Suns, averaging 8.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 blocks, after beginning the season in a bench role.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing without minutes restriction Craig (groin) is available for Wednesday's game against the Celtics and won't have a minutes restriction, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Craig will return to the lineup after missing the last three games with a groin injury. Craig will likely start Wednesday, as he had in the previous 13 games before sitting out.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Says he'll play Wednesday Craig (groin) said he'll play Wednesday against Boston, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Craig was listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup but will be back in action following a three-game absence due to a groin injury. Ish Wainright will likely reclaim a bench role now that Craig is healthy.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Craig (groin) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact If Craig returns, Ish Wainright will presumably head back to the bench. In Craig's past 13 starts, he's averaged 8.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocks in 28.7 minutes.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Monday Craig (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Craig continues to deal with a right groin strain and will be held out for a third consecutive game Monday. Dario Saric will likely remain in the starting lineup against Dallas.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic and Dallas face Booker and the Suns

Luka Dončić and Devin Booker meet in a matchup of two of the NBA's top scorers when Dallas and Phoenix take the court

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS