YUTA WATANABE NEWS

Remains out Wednesday Watanabe (wrist) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Watanabe will miss his second straight game Wednesday due to a right wrist sprain. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Atlanta.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Watanabe (wrist) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.

Impact As expected, Watanabe and Jaren Jackson (quad) have both been downgraded from doubtful to out. Lamar Stevens, Trey Jemison and Matt Hurt are all candidates for extra minutes, while Watanabe's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Philadelphia.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Monday Watanabe is doubtful for Monday's game against the Nets due to a right wrist sprain.

Impact Watanabe has seen an increased role in recent games with so many injuries in Memphis, but now he's expected to hit the shelf. With Jaren Jackson (quadriceps) still banged up, Lamar Stevens could be asked to step up for the Grizzlies.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could debut Saturday Watanabe (recently traded) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact Watanabe was traded from the Suns to the Grizzlies on Thursday as part of a three-team deal. While the 29-year-old forward is seemingly available to make his debut, it is unclear how much playing time he will receive.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Memphis The Suns are trading Watanabe to the Grizzlies as part of a three-team deal that is sending David Roddy to Phoenix and Royce O'Neale to Brooklyn on Thursday, Shams Charania of The...

Impact Watanabe has been an inconsistent part of Phoenix's rotation this season. The 29-year-old forward is averaging 3.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in 13.2 minutes across 29 appearances in 2023-24. With a plethora of injuries in Memphis, Watanabe should see increased playing time for the Grizzlies.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Watanabe (illness) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Watanabe missed Tuesday's game against the Kings due to an illness but has been cleared to suit up for Friday. However, he hasn't been a significant part of the Suns' rotation recently.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Watanabe (illness) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Kings.

Impact Watanabe's absence won't impact the rotation much, as he's averaging 6.0 minutes across four January appearances.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Watanabe is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Kings due to an illness.

Impact Watanabe's late addition to the injury report is a bad sign of his availability for Tuesday's contest against Sacramento. However, his potential absence shouldn't significantly impact Phoenix's rotation.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active Monday Watanabe (finger) will play Monday versus Dallas, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Watanabe entered Monday with a probable designation and he is officially active for a Christmas showdown against Dallas. Watanabe has averaged 9.0 minutes over his last three appearances.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as probable Watanabe is probable to play Monday against Dallas due to a right finger sprain, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Watanabe returned and logged 12 minutes Friday after a two-game absence due to a quad injury, but he's now dealing with some finger pain. Nonetheless, he appears firmly on track to play Monday.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reclaims rotation spot in return Watanabe (quadricep) tallied seven points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) in 15 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 116-113 win over the Knicks.

Impact After a four-game absence due to a bruised left quadricep, Watanabe received the green light to play Sunday and helped fill some of the minutes at forward while Kevin Durant (foot) missed his second game in a row. Wing Grayson Allen (illness) also sat out Sunday and is considered day-to-day along with Durant, so Watanabe could be a candidate to lose out on a rotation spot if both players are able to return to action Wednesday in Toronto. Watanabe appears to be competing with Keita Bates-Diop, Josh Okogie and Nassir Little for two available backup forward spots when Phoenix is at full strength.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Watanabe (quadriceps) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Watanabe has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up for the first time since Nov. 17. Watanabe has scored in double figures just once through 12 appearances this season, but he is averaging 18.6 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Watanabe (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Watanabe has missed the past four games for the Suns, but he seems to be trending in the right direction. If Kevin Durant (foot, questionable) is unable to play Sunday, Watanabe could step into a sizable role with so many players injured for Phoenix.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Watanabe (quadriceps) will not play in Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact This will be the fourth straight game on the shelf for Watanabe, and his timetable is still a bit murky. His next chance to play will be Sunday against the Knicks. Nassir Little has picked up a bit of momentum with so many injuries in Phoenix, scoring in double digits in each of his last three games.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Wednesday Watanabe (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Warriors, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Watanabe will miss his third straight matchup due to a bruised left quadriceps. His next chance to suit up will arrive Friday in Memphis, but it's unclear how close he is to playing again. In his absence, Nassir Little and Keita Bates-Diop are candidates for slightly increased bench roles.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Watanabe (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Watanabe is set to miss his second straight matchup while tending to a bruised left quad. His next opportunity to return will arrive Wednesday against Golden State.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Watanabe (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Jazz.

Impact Watanabe will miss his first game of the season due to a left quadriceps contusion. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against Portland. In Watanabe's absence, Keita Bates-Diop and Josh Okogie are candidates for slightly increased bench roles.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Watanabe is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz due to a left quadriceps contusion.

Impact Watanabe is in danger of missing a game for the first time this season, and even if that's the case, his absence won't make an impact in many fantasy formats. He has scored less than seven points in eight consecutive matchups and has averaged 4.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 18.8 minutes per game during that time.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in victory Watanabe finished Friday's 131-128 victory over Utah with three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and two rebounds over 10 minutes.

Impact Watanabe played a season-low 10 minutes during Friday's win and was unable to carve out much production. He's scored less than seven points in eight consecutive matchups and has averaged 4.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 18.8 minutes per game during that time.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well off bench Watanabe racked up 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 115-114 loss to the Spurs.

Impact The Suns have been without Devin Booker (foot) and Bradley Beal (back) lately, opening some minutes in the second unit for Watanabe. The veteran sharpshooter has fared well through four games, averaging 7.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 points off bench Watanabe (rest) posted 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 16 minutes during Thursday's 123-100 preseason win over the Lakers.

Impact Watanabe returned to action Thursday after missing the team's previous exhibition for rest purposes. He was one of three bench players to score at least 10 points for the Suns, and this is exactly the type of production Phoenix hopes Watanabe can deliver during the regular season. However, the sharpshooter has been prone to inconsistencies, so he isn't an ideal fantasy target.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Monday Watanabe (rest) is out for Monday's preseason contest against Portland, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Watanabe and Jusuf Nurkic are the only players resting while Phoenix rolls out its stars Monday. Watanabe is a candidate to suit up for Thursday's preseason finale against the Lakers.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix Suns' Yuta Watanabe scores 20 points in Japan's loss to Germany in FIBA World Cup Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe posted 20 points, six rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes of Japan's 81-63 loss Friday to Germany in W...

AUGUST 25, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

NBA free agency sleepers: 10 players that every team can afford, including Yuta Watanabe and Jock Landale Many teams don't have the cash available this summer to get a star in free agency. But these 10 players are good rotation pieces off the ben...

JUNE 26, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Back to bench Watanabe is slated to come off the bench in Saturday's Game 1 matchup with Philly.

Impact Watanabe got a spot-start in Brooklyn's regular-season finale due to the usual starters being rested. Now, look for him to return to his usual role providing depth at forward.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE