Coach Mike Budenholzer said Friday that Tyus Jones will begin the year in the starting five, leaving Allen (ankle) to come off the bench, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Allen is expected to retreat to the bench in favor of Jones, who will start in the backcourt alongside Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Allen made 75 regular-season appearances (74 starts) last season and averaged 13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists across 33.5 minutes per game. The 28-year-old also shot a career-high 46.1 percent from three-point range last season, and he will likely serve as a crucial offensive spark off the bench.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Unavailable for Game 4
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Allen (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 4 against the Timberwolves, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Allen will miss a second game in a row after he aggravated a sprained right ankle in third quarter of the Suns' 105-93 loss to the Timberwolves on Tuesday in Game 2 of the series. Eric Gordon and Royce O'Neale should continue to see expanded roles in Allen's absence.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Questionable for Game 4
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Allen (ankle) is questionable for Game 4 against the Timberwolves on Sunday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Allen didn't play in Game 3 of the series Friday, and his status is unclear, although the questionable tag leaves the door open for a return in what might be the final game of the Suns' season. Allen is averaging just 3.5 points per game while shooting a meager 20 percent from the field in his two appearances during the current series.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Questionable for Game 3
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Allen (ankle) is questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Timberwolves, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Allen tweaked his right ankle injury during Tuesday's Game 2 but underwent an X-ray after the matchup that came back negative. He practiced in a limited capacity Thursday and was able to run with a water treadmill. He also said that his ankle feels "better than expected." It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Friday's matchup, but it's encouraging that he was able to do some activity Thursday.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Avoids serious injury
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Coach Frank Vogel said Tuesday that X-rays came back negative on Allen's right ankle, and he should be considered day-to-day, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Allen has dealt with a right ankle injury through the first two games of the series against Minnesota and should be considered questionable for Game 3 on Friday. If Allen is unable to suit up, Eric Gordon and Royce O'Neale will likely receive increased playing time.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Won't return Tuesday
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Allen has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's Game 2 against the Timberwolves due to a right ankle injury. He will end the contest with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal in 17 minutes.
Allen will sit out the remainder of Game 2 after landing awkwardly on Timberwolves guard Mike Conley early in the third quarter. Allen has been held to just seven total points across the first two games of the series while dealing with an ankle injury. Allen's availability for Game 3 on Friday is uncertain.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Tweaks ankle Tuesday
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Allen left Tuesday's Game 2 against the Timberwolves with 9:17 remaining in the third quarter due to an apparent right ankle injury, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Allen landed awkwardly on Timberwolves guard Mike Conley and appeared to aggravate the right ankle injury that he suffered in Game 1. If Allen is unable to return, Eric Gordon, Royce O'Neale and Josh Okogie are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Good to go for Game 2
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Allen (ankle) is available for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Timberwolves, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Allen has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a right ankle sprain. The 28-year-old guard failed to make a three in Game 1 but shot 46.1 percent on 5.9 three-point attempts per contest during the regular season. Allen won't operate on a minutes restriction.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Questionable for Tuesday
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Coach Frank Vogel said Allen (ankle) was a limited participant during Monday's practice and is questionable for Game 2 against the Timberwolves on Tuesday, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Allen tallied four points (0-3 3Pt) and five rebounds in 25 minutes before leaving the Game 1 loss with a sprained right ankle. X-rays returned negative, and the sharpshooter could at least do parts of Monday's practice, both positive signs. However, his availability will likely come down to a game-time decision.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Dealing with sprained ankle
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Suns head coach Frank Vogel said after Saturday's 120-95 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the series that X-rays on Allen's right ankle returned negative, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Allen has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain, but the severity of the injury isn't clear, making it uncertain if he'll be able to play in Game 2 of the series Tuesday. Before leaving Saturday's contest, Allen recorded four points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Questionable to return Saturday
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Allen (ankle) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Allen was involved in a heavy collision during the third quarter, and it remains to be seen if the Suns will bring him back for the final stretch of the contest. If he's unable to return, Royce O'Neale, Eric Gordon and even Josh Okogie could be in line to see more minutes off the bench.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Inks extension with Phoenix
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Allen and the Suns agreed on a four-year, $70 million extension Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Allen, who was sent to the Suns in the blockbuster three-team trade that landed Damian Lillard in Milwaukee, was set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer but has been rewarded for his career-high campaign and will stick in Phoenix for at least a few more years. With Devin Booker and Bradley Beal in and out of the lineup, Allen stepped up on a nightly basis and averaged 13.4 points on 49.9/46.1/87.8 shooting splits across 75 appearances (74 starts). The sharpshooter made 2.7 three-pointers per contest and connected on at least eight three-pointers seven times in 2023-24, setting a franchise record.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Hits for 20 in Sunday's win
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Allen closed Sunday's 125-106 victory over the Timberwolves with 20 points (8-11 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals in 33 minutes.
With Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal all healthy to wrap up the regular season, Allen's usage has been capped the last couple of weeks, but he still provided solid numbers. Over his last six games, the 28-year-old wing has averaged 14.7 points, 5.3 boards, 2.7 threes, 1.7 assists and 1.5 steals, recording multiple steals four times.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Spurs late rally in return
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Allen registered 19 points (6-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 38 minutes during Friday's 108-107 win over the Kings.
Allen was back in the starting lineup after ceding the starting role to Royce O'Neale Wednesday evening. He scored nine of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and was the biggest contributor to the late-game rally that helped Phoenix earn the victory. Allen's replacement Wednesday was an outlier event without much explanation, and although O'Neale has two inches on Allen, the Suns are likely to continue with Allen in a starting role as they enter the playoffs.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Back with first unit
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Allen will start Friday's game against the Kings, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Allen was replaced by Royce O'Neale in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, but coach Frank Vogel is going back to his sharpshooter. Allen has hit a career-high 45.6 percent from beyond the arc this campaign.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Left out of starting lineup
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Allen will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Allen has started in each of his 72 appearances this season but surprisingly was pushed to the second unit in favor of Royce O'Neale on Wednesday. Still, expect the sharpshooter to see a sizeable workload, but with the motive for the move unknown, Allen carries a bit of risk in certain fantasy formats.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Scores team-high 23 points
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Allen amassed 23 points (6-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals across 33 minutes during Friday's 97-87 victory over the Timberwolves.
Allen missed Wednesday's game against Cleveland with a hip injury but returned to his usual spot in Phoenix's starting lineup Friday evening. Allen logged three points and four rebounds in a 15-0 run that began the game, putting the Timberwolves into a hole they could not escape. If Allen had any lingering injury effects, it didn't show in the low-scoring win, as he nailed four three-pointers in eight attempts and drew enough fouls to put himself at the charity stripe eight times.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Available to play
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Allen (hip) is available for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Allen was carrying a probable tag prior to this update, so his injury is considered relatively minor. Over his last 10 games, Allen averaged 15.3 points, 4.0 assists and 3.3 rebounds.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Probable for Friday
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Allen (hip) is probable for Friday's game against Minnesota, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Allen missed Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers due to left hip soreness, but he'll likely be able to return following a one-game absence. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 10.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 31.0 minutes per game.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Won't go Wednesday
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Allen (hip) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Allen was initially tabbed questionable for Wednesday's tilt with soreness in his left hip, but he'll end up watching the contest in street clothes. In his stead, expect the likes of Eric Gordon, Royce O'Neale and Josh Okogie to see more minutes. Allen's next chance to play will come Friday against the Timberwolves.
