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Suns' Damion Lee: Nursing hamstring injury
Head coach Mike Budenholzer said Monday that Lee is dealing with a hamstring issue but is close to returning, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Lee was held out of the Suns' preseason finale against the Lakers on Thursday. He was able to get in some 5-on-5 reps during Monday's practice, but it's unclear whether he'll be available for the Suns' regular-season opener against the Clippers on Sunday. Lee missed the entire 2023-24 campaign while recovering from meniscus surgery, and he's expected to come off the bench to provide depth on the wing.
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Suns' Josh Okogie: Still dealing with hamstring issue
Okogie (hamstring) didn't get any 5-on-5 reps in during Monday's practice, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Okogie's official status for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Clippers will be released Tuesday, but it doesn't sound like he's going to be ready for game action by then. When available, Okogie should handle a solid reserve role, but if he's sidelined, more minutes will be available for Ryan Dunn and Royce O'Neale.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Logs full practice Monday
Allen (Achilles) was a full participant in Monday's practice, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Allen battled Achilles soreness during training camp and missed the entire preseason schedule. However, the sharpshooter is ramping up ahead of the regular season and should return to game action before long. After being a regular starter last season, Allen will shift to the bench this year, as newcomer Tyus Jones is expected to take over point-guard duties in Phoenix.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Steady under the basket in loss
Nurkic generated 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two blocked shots and a steal across 17 minutes in Thursday's 128-122 loss to the Lakers.
Nurkic was matched in minutes with Mason Plumlee, who recorded more rebounds during the loss. Despite Plumlee's increased involvement, Nurkic is in no immediate danger of losing his job, but he may get a little more rest in the opening weeks of the regular season as his finger continues to heal.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Solid line in defeat
Durant logged 19 points (8-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists and a blocked shot across 31 minutes in Thursday's 128-122 loss to the Lakers.
Durant led the team in rebounds and assists, showcasing his ability to get the ball to his fellow playmakers. Durant isn't getting any younger, so his assist total will be something to watch as the regular season resumes. The category could prove to be a substantial benefit to his bottom line. He averaged five assists per game last season.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Leads team with 22 pooints
Booker recorded 22 points (8-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 28 minutes in Thursday's 128-122 loss to the Lakers.
Booker's ankle showed no ill effects in Phoenix's final preseason game as the starting five received max minutes. The offense should improve somewhat under Mike Budenholzer's direction, with Booker showcased as the primary backcourt option.
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Suns' Josh Okogie: Doesn't play Thursday
Okogie (hamstring) didn't play in Thursday's 128-122 preseason loss against the Lakers.
Okogie didn't suit up for the Suns' preseason finale, and his availability for the start of the regular season against the Clippers on Oct. 23 is in serious jeopardy. Okogie is expected to have a steady role off the bench if healthy, though that's a big if for him at the moment.
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Suns' Monte Morris: Returns to bench Thursday
Morris is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers.
The Suns will begin their preseason finale with their expected starting lineup, so Morris will head back to the bench to make way for Tyus Jones. Morris should see minutes in the backcourt as a backup point guard, though his fantasy value should be minimal as long as Jones stays healthy.
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Suns' Bol Bol: Retreats to bench
Bol isn't starting Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers.
Bol impressed in Sunday's start against the Nuggets, tallying 14 points, eight boards and one assist in 28 minutes. He'll return to his usual bench role Thursday while Jusuf Nurkic (finger) enters the starting five at center.
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Suns' Mason Plumlee: Not in lineup Thursday
Plumlee is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers.
Plumlee heads back to the bench since Jusuf Nurkic is available to start. Plumlee is expected to operate as Nurkic's primary backup option once the regular season begins next Wednesday against the Clippers. However, Plumlee's fantasy value will be almost minimal barring multiple injuries.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Back to bench
Dunn isn't starting Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers.
Dunn looked sharp in a rare opportunity to start Sunday against the Nuggets, dropping 20 points in 30 minutes. However, he'll return to a reserve role Thursday with the Phoenix starters back in action.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Heads back to bench Thursday
O'Neale is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers.
The Suns are rolling out their expected starters for the preseason finale, meaning O'Neale will revert to a reserve role. That said, he's expected to see consistent minutes off the bench once the regular season begins as a wing player capable of defending multiple positions.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Gets start Thursday
Nurkic is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers.
Not only will Nurkic be available, but he'll also be in the starting lineup alongside what figures to be the regular first unit for Phoenix once the regular season begins. He'll play alongside Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker and Tyus Jones. Nurkic averaged 10.9 points and 11.0 rebounds per game across 76 regular-season contests in 2023-24.
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Suns' Kevin Durant: Getting run vs. LA
Durant (rest) will play in Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers.
Durant took a seat for his club's last exhibition Sunday against Denver, but he'll be given one final chance for a tune-up Thursday. He's set to begin his age-36 season against the Clippers on Wednesday.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Starting vs. Lakers
Booker is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers.
The Suns will play their expected starting lineup for the first time in the preseason, and it couldn't have come at a better time, as this will be their final tune-up before the regular-season opener against the Clippers next Wednesday. Booker will start at shooting guard alongside Tyus Jones in the backcourt.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Back in action Thursday
Beal (rest) is starting Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers.
Beal received a night off Sunday against the Nuggets, but he's back in the starting five for the Suns' final game of the preseason. He's on track to begin his 13th NBA regular season Wednesday against the Clippers.
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Suns' Tyus Jones: Good to go
Jones (rest) will play in Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers.
Jones was held out of Sunday's preseason game against the Nuggets for rest purposes but will be back in action Thursday for his team's final matchup of the preseason. Jones averaged 12.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.1 steals in 66 appearances a season ago for the Wizards and is in line to begin the 2024-25 campaign as Phoenix's starting point guard.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Will be available Thursday
Nurkic (finger) will be available for Thursday's preseason finale against the Lakers, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.
This is unsurprising, as all signs pointed to Nurkic being available for this contest. This will be the big man's preseason debut after he dealt with a minor finger injury to begin training camp. Nurkic figures to open the 2024-25 season as the Suns' starting center, but his nightly duties may be different under new head coach Mike Budenholzer.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Held out Thursday
Allen (Achilles) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Allen has yet to gain clearance to participate in basketball drills due to Achilles soreness, so he'll likely need to make more progress in practice before seeing game action. Thursday's exhibition is Phoenix's last of the preseason, meaning Allen's next chance to suit up will arrive in the regular-season opener Wednesday against the Clippers.
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2023 Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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| Team |
116.2 (10th) |
113.2 (13th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| G. Allen SG Grayson Allen SG | Achilles |
| D. Lee SG Damion Lee SG | Hamstring |
| J. Okogie SF Josh Okogie SF | Hamstring |
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