Phoenix Suns

Ronnie Price expected to miss second straight game with toe injury

Published Dec. 31, 2015 12:26 p.m. ET

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Ronnie Price has earned an unexpected place in the rotation for the Suns this season, thanks to his effectiveness on both ends of the floor while shooting a career-best 37 percent from three-point distance.

He missed the blowout loss to the Spurs with a toe injury, and it's expected to keep him sidelined for Thursday night's contest against the Thunder, as well.

Via Paul Coro of AZCentral.com:

The Suns are in disarray at the moment, and would appear to have a slim chance in Oklahoma City whether Price played or not. But his veteran presence on the court will be missed nonetheless.

“The way I play and the way I move, I’ve got to be able to feel like I can help my team out,” Price said. “If I can’t push off and be effective defensively with my movement, then I feel like I’m hurting my team. I don’t ever want to hurt my team.”

“It’s just a defensive thing, being able to slide my feet and stay in front of guys,” Price said. “That’s me. I’ve got to be a presence defensively. I’ve got to be able to move and cut and cut guys off and change directions. Having a turf toe-type joint deal puts a lot of pressure on it.”