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Thursday, January 12
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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 |  | Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Johnson (knee) has been able to do 1-on-1 work, according to head coach Monty Williams. This is great news, as Johnson is working his way back from a right meniscus tear in early November. The organization hasn't given a timetable for his return, but it sounds like Johnson is making progress. Torrey Craig is expected to remain in the starting five while Johnson is out. He's worth rostering in deep leagues right now, but he doesn't have much value outside of that. |
Wednesday, January 11
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|  | Phoenix Suns guard Landry Shamet (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. This hurts with the Suns already shorthanded for this contest. The team is without Deandre Ayton, Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Shamet for Tuesday's contest. The expectation is that Damion Lee or Josh Okogie would move into the starting five. Between the two, Lee is the better streaming option, but neither are anything more than deep league options. |
|  | Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) will not play Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors. Ayton will sit Tuesday with an ankle sprain as he continues to have ankle issues throughout the season. Jock Landale will get the spot start over Bismack Biyombo. Landale should be a decent streaming and DFS option while Ayton is on the shelf. |
Tuesday, January 10
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) is listed as questionable with an ankle sprain for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Ayton's had his fair share of ankle problems throughout his career, including a couple instances already this year. If Ayton is unable to go, Bismack Biyombo and Jock Landale would likely split the center minutes. Readers should check back before game time for an update on Ayton. |
Sunday, January 08
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|  | Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran guard is considered day-to-day after exiting early during Friday's contest. Damion Lee started in his place during the second half of Friday's game. He is the favorite to get the start in Paul's place, so he should have streaming appeal. Also, Duane Washington Jr. should play a bigger role in the rotation with Paul sidelined. |
Saturday, January 07
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|  | Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne (foot) won't be able to take the court Friday against Miami. He left Wednesday's clash with Cleveland early and is nursing a sore right foot. Payne had only just returned from a nine-game absence, so he's had some really bad luck on the injury front. His absence gives Duane Washington Jr. an opportunity to play more, although he only logged two minutes on Wednesday and definitely isn't a reliable option for fantasy managers. Damion Lee should also benefit from the situation, and he's a much better target for managers, but Lee tends to blow hot and cold, so you never really know what you are going to get with him. |
| | Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (hip) is considered day-to-day, according to head coach Monty Williams. The veteran exited Friday's loss to Miami because of right hip soreness, finishing with only five points in 12 minutes. The Suns will also be without Cameron Payne (foot), who took over for Paul while he missed 14 games with a heel injury, for at least two weeks. Devin Booker (groin) is also out for the foreseeable future. As a result, Landry Shamet, who had 11 points against the Heat, should remain in the starting lineup if Paul can't suit up for Sunday's meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Duane Washington Jr. is likely to see more minutes off the bench. |
| | Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (foot) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, according to head coach Monty Williams. Payne sprained his right foot on Wednesday, which isn't ideal for a Suns team that has lost their last five games. Chris Paul (hip) is day-to-day, while Devin Booker (groin) remains out for the foreseeable future. As a result, Landry Shamet and Duane Washington Jr., who combined for 24 points off 27 shots versus Miami on Friday, could see extra minutes moving ahead, with the former expected to start if Paul misses time. Nonetheless, Shamet and Washington could serve useful in deep fantasy formats. However, Shamet has a slight end in fantasy potential. |
|  | Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) will be re-evaluated in the last week of January, according to Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic. The veteran has been bothered by a groin strain, which hasn't been ideal for a Suns team that has lost eight of their previous nine games. Even worse, Chris Paul (hip) is day-to-day after leaving Friday's meeting with Miami, while Cameron Payne (foot) won't be back for at least a few weeks. As a result, Landry Shamet, Damion Lee, and Duane Washington Jr., who combined for 29 points versus the Heat, could see an uptick in production moving ahead. All three warrant consideration for managers partaking in deep fantasy setups. However, Shamet has more fantasy potential. |
Thursday, January 05
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| | Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is not a good sign considering this was Payne's first game back after a nine-game absence due to a sprained right foot. There is a good chance that Payne misses more time from this injury, but fantasy managers will have to wait and see. Chris Paul would be asked to take on a heavier role, while Duane Washington Jr. would see more minutes off the bench. Washington could have some deep league appeal, assuming Payne does miss time from this injury. |
Monday, January 02
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| | Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (foot) has missed the team's previous nine games due to a foot strain. Now, the 28-year-old is listed as probable to make his return on Monday night against the New York Knicks. The team could use him back in the lineup since Devin Booker remains sidelined. Payne has averaged 12.7 points, 5.3 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game so far this season. Josh Okogie and Damion Lee will likely take a hit to their fantasy value with Payne back on the floor. |
Friday, December 30
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| | Phoenix Suns shooting guard Landry Shamet (Achilles) has been ruled out for Friday's contest vs. the Raptors, marking his third straight outing on the sidelines due to a sore right Achilles. Shamet has been in line for significant offensive upside with Devin Booker (groin) out for the next month, but after dropping 31 points in two of his last three appearances, the fifth-year pro has been unable to get back into action. Duane Washington Jr. stands to see a sizable workload again, making him a savvy DFS option against Toronto. Shamet's next chance to suit up comes Monday against New York. |
Wednesday, December 28
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns guard/forward Devin Booker (groin) is set to miss at least four weeks with his latest injury. The 26-year-old superstar re-aggravated a left groin problem on Christmas Day against Denver. Before making a brief four-minute appearance in the contest, Booker had already sat out three games with the issue. Landry Shamet (Achilles) had a great night after Booker went out, but he's now on the shelf himself. With Cameron Payne (foot) also unavailable, Damion Lee and Duane Washington Jr. have started to play important roles in the rotation. Lee is the more attractive fantasy option and could now go on to have a very productive stretch until the backcourt injuries clear up. |
|  | Phoenix Suns center Bismack Biyombo (knee) is expected to play Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. Biyombo is dealing with some knee soreness on the second night of a back-to-back but will resume his normal reserve role behind teammate Deandre Ayton. If Biyombo is hobbled by the injury at all, Jock Landale would pick up some extra minutes. |
Tuesday, December 27
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| | Phoenix Suns forward Devin Booker (groin) is out for Tuesday's matchup with Memphis. Booker returned from a three-game absence on Christmas against the Nuggets. However, he didn't last long, logging only four minutes before re-aggravating his groin issue. With Cameron Payne (foot) out as Well, Landry Shamet, who scored a team-high 31 points and shot 7-for-17 from deep on Sunday night, may move into the starting lineup. The Suns will likely take a cautious approach before allowing Booker to return, so Shamet could provide value for fantasy managers for at least a few games. |
| | Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (foot) won't play on Tuesday versus Memphis, marking his seventh straight absence. The 28-year-old started 14 times this season while Chris Paul was out with a heel injury, averaging 15.1 points and 7.3 assists. With Devin Booker (groin) and Landry Shamet (Achilles) out as well, the team could have certainly used Payne back in the lineup. However, without him, Damion Lee, who scored 18 points in the Christmas meeting with Denver, should slide into the starting five. |
| | Phoenix Suns forward Devin Booker (groin) is out for Tuesday's matchup with Memphis. Booker returned from a three-game absence on Christmas against the Nuggets. However, he didn't last long, logging only four minutes before re-aggravating his groin issue. With Cameron Payne (foot) and Landry Shamet (Achilles) out as well, Damion Lee, who had 18 points on Sunday night, should move into the starting lineup. The Suns will likely take a cautious approach before allowing Booker to return, so Lee could provide value for fantasy managers for at least a game or two, depending on when Payne and Shamet are healthy. |
| | Phoenix Suns guard Landry Shamet (Achilles) won't suit up for Tuesday's matchup with Memphis. Devin Booker (groin) lasted only four minutes during the Christmas clash with Denver before exiting. As a result, Shamet entered the game and finished with a career-high 31 points while shooting 7-for-17 from deep. But now that Booker, Shamet, and Cameron Payne (foot) aren't available against the Grizzlies, Damion Lee, who scored 18 points on Sunday, should move into the starting lineup. |
Monday, December 26
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns guard/forward Devin Booker managed to play just four minutes on Christmas Day against Denver, leaving with a left groin problem. Prior to Sunday, he had missed three games with a sore groin and it seems likely that Booker will miss time again. There should be updates coming on his status Monday. Landry Shamet has had a great stretch whilst filling in for Booker and stood out again versus the Nuggets, leading the team with 31 points. Damion Lee is also a guy to target during Booker's absence, although Shamet is definitely the better option for fantasy managers. |
Saturday, December 24
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne (foot) will miss a fifth consecutive game Friday against Memphis. He is dealing with a right foot sprain and it's helped Duane Washington Jr. to re-enter the rotation. With that said, it's very tough for any point guard to produce fantasy value with Chris Paul healthy in Phoenix, and Washington Jr. shouldn't be considered by fantasy managers. Payne did a great job in Paul's absence, averaging 15.1 points with 3.0 rebounds and 7.3 assists as a starter, but he's now gone back to the second unit and it greatly limits his fantasy outlook. |
Friday, December 23
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The star guard will miss his third game in a row due to groin soreness. The fact Booker was ruled out a full day in advance is a bit concerning. Hopefully, this will be the last game that Booker is forced to miss due to this issue. In the meantime, Damion Lee and Landry Shamet will see increased workloads. Both players are possible streaming options with Booker on the sideline. |
Tuesday, December 20
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) will miss his second game in a row with groin soreness. He sat out the first half of the team's back-to-back on Monday and he'll take at least one more day to heal up. These missed games come right after he went off for 58 points against the New Orleans Pelicans and helped the Suns win by four. In his absence, they were able to notch a lopsided victory over the Los Angeles Lakers and they'll likely get another win against an average Wizards team. While he's out, two streaming candidates would be Damion Lee and Landry Shamet as they saw added opportunities on Monday. |
| | Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (foot) will sit on Tuesday night for the team's second home game in as many nights. The 28-year-old will miss his fourth consecutive game with this ankle issue and there hasn't exactly been a firm timetable established for his return. Most strains, like his, seem to be more of a day-to-day consideration so fantasy managers will have to check back for any updates. Damion Lee is likely to keep seeing added time for as long as Payne has to remain sidelined. |
Monday, December 19
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The superstar guard is coming off a 58-point performance on Saturday. The Suns are on the front end of a back-to-back set, so they've decided to give Booker the night off. Landry Shamet should enter the starting lineup and will have decent streaming value. Also, Damion Lee should see more minutes off the bench, which makes him more of an appealing streaming option for Monday's slate. |
| | Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) has been bumped up to questionable to play in Monday's game vs. the Lakers due to a sprained left ankle that has forced him to miss the team's two most recent outings. With Jock Landale (concussion) already out, Bismack Biyombo would be in line for a sizable workload and considerable DFS attention if Ayton is forced to be sidelined for another contest; as a starter this year, Biyombo has shot 80 percent from the field and posted a 125 oRTG. Ayton has notched double-doubles in half (13 of 26) of his appearances this year, including Nov. 22 against L.A. when he compiled 14 points and 15 boards. Fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off to get the final word on Ayton's status. |
Friday, December 16
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The big man will miss at least one game after spraining his ankle during Tuesday's game. His absence will mean increased minutes for Bismack Biyombo and Jock Landale. Between the two, Biyombo is the better streaming option because of his defensive ability. |
Thursday, December 15
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne (ankle) will sit Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Payne twisted his ankle in their last game on Tuesday and will likely need a few days to heal. Josh Okogie and Damion Lee are in line to get extra minutes off the bench while veteran point guard Chris Paul plays the majority of the point guard minutes. |
| | Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) is listed as questionable to play Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Ayton rolled his ankle Tuesday and has not been a stranger to ankle injuries in his career. If Ayton is unable to go, Bismack Biyombo and Jock Landale figure to split the center minutes. Biyombo is more likely to earn the starting spot and would be a good streaming option for rebounds and blocks with high field-goal percentage. |
Wednesday, December 14
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) was injured during Tuesday's matchup versus Houston. The 2018 No. 1 overall pick played 15 minutes and finished with only five points and three rebounds before exiting in the first half with a sprained left ankle. The Suns will travel to Los Angeles for a meeting with the Clippers on Thursday, although it's possible Ayton won't be suiting up. If that's the case, Bismack Biyombo is likely to take his spot in the lineup. Biyombo has averaged 6.5 points, 4.5 boards, and 4.5 blocks in two appearances as a starter this season. Fantasy managers should grab him off the waiver wire immediately, especially category participants looking for swats. |
| | Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (foot) exited Tuesday's loss to Houston with a right foot injury. He didn't return. While Chris Paul was sidelined with a heel issue, Payne took over and averaged 15.1 points and 7.3 assists while shooting 39.5% from deep in 14 starts. Although Paul has since returned, Payne still plays a pivotal role in the rotation. It's possible the 28-year-old won't be available against the Clippers for the Suns' final contest of a four-game road trip. If that's the case, Damion Lee and Josh Okogie may see additional work, even more so if Devin Booker (hamstring) can't suit up. However, both men should draw attention from only the most desperate of fantasy managers. |
| | Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) and point guard Cameron Payne (foot) were both unable to suit up for Wednesday's practice session after having exited Tuesday's contest against Houston early. With Devin Booker (hamstring) already sidelined, Phoenix is facing widespread absences from key contributors ahead of Thursday's meeting with the Clippers. Ayton has produced his usual solid fantasy production in 2022-23, averaging 17 points and 9.5 boards per contest. An absence from the big man would pave the way for Jock Landale and Bismack Biyombo to get more minutes in the frontcourt. Payne has been a key second-unit contributor, with a potential absence funneling more shots in the direction of Landry Shamet and Damion Lee in the short-term. |
| | Phoenix Suns point/shooting guard Devin Booker (hamstring) got shots up at Wednesday's practice, a step in the right direction after a two-game absence due to a left hamstring ailment. With Deandre Ayton (ankle) and Cameron Payne (foot) going down during Tuesday's contest, a potential Booker return ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Clippers would give the team needed offensive thump. The MVP candidate scuffled in his three prior games to going down, shooting just 31.9 percent overall and averaging just 14 PPG. Another absence Thursday would funnel a larger role toward Landry Shamet, Mikal Bridges and Damion Lee, among others. |
| | Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (hamstring) is "hopeful" to play on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Clippers after missing his previous two games because of hamstring tightness. The Suns could certainly use him back, especially with Phoenix dropping its last five straight contests. Nonetheless, if Booker can't suit up, Landry Shamet, who had 13 points, four rebounds, and two steals against the Rockets, may continue to start. However, Shamet shot 3-for-11 from deep in that one, so category managers may want to pump to brakes before adding him to the roster. |
Monday, December 12
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. The Suns have decided to rule out the superstar guard a full 24 hours in advance. This marks the second game in a row that Booker will miss due to left hamstring tightness. His absence should mean more playing time for Damion Lee and Cameron Payne. Between the two, Lee is the much better streaming option considering he dropped 34 points during their last contest. |
Sunday, December 11
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's rematch with the Pelicans. It appears there's a good chance the 26-year-old won't play in this one because of left hamstring tightness, which wouldn't help the Suns avenge Friday night's loss to New Orleans. That said, someone will have to fill the void if Booker can't suit up, so Landry Shamet or Damion Lee would probably replace him in the starting lineup, with the latter being the preferred fantasy option. However, regardless of who takes Booker's spot in the rotation, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton should be the biggest beneficiaries on the offensive end by far. |
| | Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The superstar guard was questionable coming into this game, but it appears the Suns are going to take the cautious approach here. The Suns are going to go with a big lineup here and start Dario Saric in Booker's place. Chris Paul, Mikal Bridges, Torrey Craig, and Deandre Ayton will round out the rest of the starting five. Saric isn't a great streaming option, but Damion Lee might be worth looking at with Booker sidelined. |
Thursday, December 08
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (heel) is available for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. The veteran guard will make his return to the court after missing the last 14 games due to right heel soreness. The expectation is that Paul will immediately slide into the starting five, but there is no word on a minutes limit. Regardless, fantasy managers in season-long formats should make sure Paul is back in their lineups. Cameron Payne is expected to head to the bench and lose quite a bit of value. |
Wednesday, December 07
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (heel) may play on Wednesday against Boston. The veteran has missed 14 games because of heel soreness. While there's still a chance Paul won't be ready to return, the questionable designation at least shows he's moving in the right direction. Cameron Payne should remain in the starting lineup if Paul remains out, with the 28-year-old averaging 15.1 points and 7.3 assists as a starter this season, making him a lock for managers in all fantasy formats. |
Monday, December 05
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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|  | Phoenix Suns power forward Torrey Craig (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Mavericks due to a right groin strain, his third consecutive absence due to the ailment. Dario Saric has stepped into the starting five in place of Craig and delivered solid results for his DFS price, while Ish Wainright has seen his role among the bench unit grow. Craig has been integral on the defensive end for Phoenix, who are yielding the fifth-lowest PPG average (108.4) in the league this season. The next opportunity for the veteran to return to action comes Wednesday vs. Boston. |
Sunday, December 04
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (heel) won't play on Sunday against the Spurs. Paul has been out for nearly a month with heel soreness, and with no end in sight, Cameron Payne should remain in the starting rotation. Payne had 20 points, 12 assists, and four steals versus the Rockets on Friday night, so he has the potential to remain a reliable fantasy option. |
|  | Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (knee) is expected to play on Sunday against San Antonio. Bridges tweaked his knee in Friday's meeting with the Rockets but still finished with 22 points, eight rebounds, and a steal in 37 minutes. With that in mind, unless Bridges' condition takes a turn in the wrong direction, he should remain in all fantasy lineups. |
| | Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig (groin) won't play on Sunday versus the Spurs, marking his second straight absence because of a groin strain. The 31-year-old has played well in place of Cameron Johnson (knee) this season, averaging 8.8 points, 5.6 boards, and 1.2 blocks in 13 starts. Dario Saric filled in for him on Friday, although he scrounged together just three points while making only one of his four attempts from deep. Hopefully, Craig will be back sooner than later. That said, while Saric has upside based on his track record, fantasy managers should keep him out of the lineup until he proves he can produce. |
| | Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (knee) will be available for Sunday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. His games-played streak will live on as he has been officially cleared for this contest. Damion Lee and Landry Shamet will serve their normal roles off the bench, but neither player has much streaming appeal. Bridges is providing 2nd-round per-game value in 9-cat formats. Fantasy managers need to make sure he's in their lineups for Sunday's slate. |
Friday, December 02
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns power forward Torrey Craig (groin) has been deemed unavailable to suit up for Friday's contest against Houston due to a strained right groin. Craig's absence -- his first of the year -- figures to pave the way for Ish Wainright to accrue added minutes, while Mikal Bridges is set to take on a larger defensive and rebounding role. Craig has found an offensive rhythm as of late, scoring in double figures in six of his last nine outings, knocking down an average of 1.4 threes per game in that span. His next chance to return to action comes Sunday vs. the Spurs. |
Saturday, November 19
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul (heel) will remain out for Friday's matchup against Utah. The veteran floor general is carrying a sore right heel and is sidelined for a fifth consecutive game. Paul's absence has opened the door to the starting lineup for Cameron Payne, who has grabbed his opportunity with both hands. The 28-year-old has averaged a nice 20.8 points per game with nearly four rebounds and six assists. Paul's injury doesn't sound very serious and it looks like he could return any day now, but until that happens, fantasy managers should ride the Payne train until the wheels fall off. |
Wednesday, November 16
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| | Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (heel) is listed as questionable again Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. Paul has missed three straight games with heel soreness after being listed as questionable before all of them. Unless something changes, Paul is likely heading to his fourth straight absence. Cameron Payne has slid into the starting point guard role and should be on fantasy rosters as long as Paul remains out. |
| | Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (heel) was listed as questionable on the injury report but general manager James Jones has said that he's unlikely to play against the Golden State Warriors. This will mark the fourth consecutive game that Paul has missed due to the same heel issue. The fact that they changed his status on the same night as tipoff gives a little encouragement that he could be back soon. Cameron Payne will still be a great option to play in his place and Duane Washington Jr. could be a deeper league streaming option as well. |
Monday, November 14
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| | Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Johnson (knee) is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn meniscus. The organization reportedly offered Johnson a deal in the range of four years $66-$72 million. The 26-year-old decided not to sign the extension and the deadline to sign those deals has passed. That being said, Johnson will become a restricted free agent next summer. He'll likely still get a strong deal, but the right meniscus tear is certainly going to be a concern to some teams. The potential is certainly there for Johnson, so hopefully this injury isn't a setback to his career. |
| | Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (heel) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. The veteran guard will miss his third game in a row due to right heel soreness. Cameron Payne will remain in the starting five and has played well lately. He is a strong streaming option while Paul is on the sideline. Fantasy managers should check the waiver wire and see if Payne is available ahead of Monday's contest. |
Friday, November 11
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| | Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (heel) is questionable ahead of Friday's game in Orlando. The 37-year-old injured his right heel during Monday's matchup against Philadelphia and subsequently missed the next contest at Minnesota due to soreness. As a result, Cameron Payne started on Wednesday night, finishing with a season-high 23 points while adding eight assists, six rebounds, and a steal. With that said, fantasy managers need to include Payne in their starting lineups if Paul remains out. |
| | Phoenix Suns guard Landry Shamet (concussion symptoms) will not suit up for the team's game on Friday night against the Orlando Magic. When healthy, Shamet was only a real fantasy option in deeper leagues. Now that he'll be out, and Chris Paul is questionable, this opens the door to a couple of players to get some more minutes. Damion Lee and Josh Okogie are likely to get some more looks off of the bench. Their streaming value still isn't very high as Shamet is only getting around 16 minutes per contest. |
| | Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (heel) will remain sidelined against Orlando. The veteran injured his heel on Monday night and continues to deal with soreness. Cameron Payne should continue to take his place in the lineup. Payne scored a season-high 23 points on Wednesday against Minnesota, so he should continue to draw interest from managers in all fantasy formats. |
Thursday, November 10
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| | Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (heel) won't be suiting up anymore for the team's game on Wednesday night versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Earlier in the day, he was listed as questionable but was downgraded as tipoff got closer. With the veteran floor general missing this game, Cameron Payne becomes a very good streaming option as he likely steps into the starting role. Damion Lee could also see a little uptick in minutes as one of the guards off of the bench. |
Wednesday, November 09
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| | Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul (heel) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Paul left Monday's game abruptly with a heel injury and did not return. The injury report is listing this as heel soreness, so it should not be considered serious. However, if Paul is ruled out or limited in any capacity, Cameron Payne would be the biggest benefactor and a popular waiver add in season long leagues. |
Tuesday, November 08
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| | Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (heel) won't return to Monday's meeting against Philadelphia. The veteran was taken to the locker room and evaluated for right heel soreness, ending his night after only 14 minutes of work. He'll likely have more tests done over the next day or so. However, it's doubtful the Suns will take any chances, so fantasy managers may not see him out there against the Timberwolves on Wednesday night. If that's the case, Cameron Payne will likely enter the starting lineup and can provide plenty of relief for fantasy managers looking to replace Paul. |
Friday, November 04
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| | Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) is officially listed as probable for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The big man was a full participant during Thursday's practice. This is great news after seeing Ayton sidelined due to a foot issue. The expectation is that he'll have a full workload for Friday's game, assuming he can play. His return would shift Bismack Biyombo to the bench, which would end most of his streaming appeal. |
Sunday, October 30
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) is expected to be out for at least one week. The big man injured his foot early during Friday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans and didn't return. As a result, Bismack Biyombo entered and finished with a double-double, along with two blocks in 23 minutes. Biyombo is the favorite to start until Ayton returns, giving him some short-term streaming appeal for fantasy managers. Jock Landale may also get more involved, although not enough to warrant fantasy consideration. |
Saturday, October 29
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton logged just eight minutes in Friday's win over New Orleans because of a left ankle sprain. He got hurt when he came down from a shot attempt and landed on Jonas Valanciunas' foot. Ayton managed four points on 2-for-4 shooting with three rebounds before exiting. Bismack Biyombo covered Ayton on Friday and grabbed himself an 11-point, 13-rebound double-double with two blocks in 23 minutes. He's set for a much bigger role if Ayton is out for a stretch, although head coach Monty Williams could also decide to run smaller lineups. |
Sunday, October 23
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (hip) is questionable to play Sunday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Johnson suffered a hip contusion after taking a hard fall in Friday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Johnson was able to finish the game, but was limited to just 22 minutes and was limited in Saturday's practice. Damion Lee was the main benefactor for the Suns in Johnson's absence with 30 minutes off bench, contributing eight points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals. If Johnson is unable to go, the Suns will likely turn to Damion Lee or Torrey Craig to pick up the extra minutes. |
Saturday, October 22
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (hip) was able to get up shots during practice on Saturday. It sounds like Johnson is questionable for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The team is likely going to wait and see how his body responds to Saturday's workload. His absence would mean more playing time for Torrey Craig. He's not a great streaming option, but could be worth a look in deep leagues, assuming Johnson is unable to play. |
Tuesday, October 18
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson was unable to come to terms on an extension with the organization. That being said, Johnson will become a restricted free agent after this season. The 26-year-old is expected to have a bigger role in Phoenix this season with Jae Crowder no longer around. Johnson was productive last season and should be a reliable 9-cat fantasy option. The Suns will have the opportunity to match any offer that Johnson receives next offseason. He'll need to step up his play this season if he wants a big payday next summer. |
