Holiday will start Sunday's game against the Kings.
The Suns are resting several regulars, so Holiday will get the nod at one guard spot. He'll be joined by Landry Shamet, Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson and JaVale McGee.
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Suns' Aaron Holiday: Fills stat sheet Wednesday
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Holiday racked up 16 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 113-109 loss to the Clippers.
Holiday saw his most minutes in more than two weeks with Phoenix resting many of its regulars, and he responded with a strong all-around effort that included his highest point tally since Dec. 23. The fourth-year guard added seven dimes and six boards for arguably his best all-around effort of the campaign. Holiday came into the game with four DNPs over his previous six games, so he doesn't figure to be a major factor in the postseason for the Suns.
Holiday (ankle) is not listed on the Suns' injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with Utah, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Holiday sat out Friday's matchup against the Pelicans due to right ankle soreness and was initially listed questionable for Sunday. The point guard should have an increased role with Cameron Payne (wrist) and Chris Paul (thumb) both sidelined.
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Suns' Aaron Holiday: Questionable Sunday
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Holiday (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Holiday sat out Friday's matchup against the Pelicans due to right ankle soreness, but he'll have a chance to return after a one-game absence. If he remains out, Elfrid Payton and Landry Shamet should see increased run once again.
Holiday recorded 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Thursday's 124-104 win over the Thunder.
Holiday came off the bench in the victory, delivering a solid, yet unassuming, performance. With Chris Paul sidelined due to a thumb injury, Holiday has a nice opportunity to prove what he can do for his new team. The impending return of Cameron Payne could put a pin in Holiday's upside, but, until that happens, he is at least worth a flier if you are seeking guard numbers.
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Suns' Aaron Holiday: Won't play Friday
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Holiday has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Pelicans due to right ankle soreness, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Holiday had an encouraging performance Thursday with Chris Paul (thumb) and Cameron Payne (wrist) sidelined, but he apparently picked up an ankle injury as well. All three of the aforementioned point guards will be sidelined for the second half of the Suns' back-to-back Friday, so Elfrid Payton and Landry Shamet should see increased run against New Orleans.
Suns' Aaron Holiday: Dishes six dimes in Wednesday's win
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Holiday scored nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt) while adding six assists, three rebounds and a steal in 20 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 124-121 win over the Rockets.
Chris Paul (hand) left the game in the third quarter, and as a result, Holiday saw his biggest workload yet since joining the Suns a week ago. It's not yet clear if Paul's injury is serious -- he actually headed to the locker room after picking up a second technical foul -- but if the veteran point guard does miss additional time, Holiday could find himself in the starting five for Phoenix.
Holiday was traded from the Wizards to the Suns on Thursday for an understanding return, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Holiday had taken on a starting role for Washington recently since Bradley Beal (wrist) was sidelined, and he averaged 7.5 points and 2.5 assists in 21.8 minutes per game across that span. He had been on the fringes of the team's rotation leading up to his stint in the starting five, so it's not yet clear how much playing time he could see as he prepares to take on a depth role in the Suns' backcourt.
Wizards' Aaron Holiday: Leads starters with 14 points
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Holiday contributed 14 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and three steals over 28 minutes during Monday's 121-100 loss to the Heat.
Holiday continues to start for Bradley Beal (wrist), with the latter lacking a clear timetable for return. Monday marks a fair representation of Holiday's ceiling upon inheriting 20-30 minutes per night. Holiday logged 24.5 minutes per game across 66 contests for the Pacers' in 2019-20, averaging 9.5 points, 3.4 assists and 0.8 steals per game while shooting 39.4 percent from three.
