Phoenix Suns

Jusuf Nurkic (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game vs the Cavs. (Source: Kellan Olson on X)

Fantasy Impact: Nurkic has been able to practice and will just need to get his conditioning up to return to game action. Nick Richards should continue to play the bulk of minutes at center.

Bradley Beal (left ankle sprain) has been upgraded to questionable for Monday's game vs the Cavs. (Source: Kellan Olson on X)

Fantasy Impact: Beal has missed the last two games but is trending in the right direction towards a return. Further details on his status should come closer to Monday's game time.

Devin Booker scored 35 points (11-22 FG, 1-5 3PT, 12-13 FT) while also dishing out three assists, recording one steal, and grabbing five rebounds in the Suns' 125-121 win over the Pistons Saturday.

Fantasy Impact: Booker continues an impactful stretch on the offensive end of the floor, scoring 30 or more points in each of his last five games. The guard remains an elite lineup option capable of explosive offensive output on a nightly basis in the Phoenix starting five, averaging 25.8 points, 6.7 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game while posting a usage rate of 28.4% so far this season.

Kevin Durant stuffed the stat sheet for the Suns Saturday, dishing out five assists, recording two steals, grabbing seven rebounds, blocking three shots, and scoring a team-leading 36 points (13-27 FG, 2-8 3PT, 8-12 FT) in a 125-121 win over the Pistons.

Fantasy Impact: Durant continues a dynamic stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out three or more assists, grabbing five or more rebounds, and scoring 23 or more points in each of his last five games. The forward continues to provide fantasy managers with explosive output on the offensive end of the floor leading the Phoenix starting five most nights, averaging 27.4 points, 4.2 assists, and 6.4 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 30.3% so far this season.

Nick Richards is set to make his debut with the Suns in Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The Suns recently made a move to trade for Richards from the Hornets, and it looks like he will be available to make his debut with the team in Saturday's game, as he is not listed on their initial injury report. He should see a good amount of work with Jusuf Nurkic (illness) still out of the lineup for the time being.

Grayson Allen scored 21 points (8-12 FG, 5-7 3PT) to go along with five rebounds and three steals in the Suns 130-123 win over the Wizards.

Fantasy Impact: Allen scored 18 points in the first half alone before not taking as many shot attempts in the second half. He'll continue to play in a bigger role with the second unit as long as Bradley Beal remains sidelined.

Tyus Jones scored nine points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3PT, 6-6 FT) to go along with three rebounds, 10 assists and three steals in the Suns 130-123 win over the Wizards.

Fantasy Impact: Jones saw a bigger role in the absence of Bradley Beal. He posted his first double-digit assist performance since December 13.

Ryan Dunn scored 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-3 3PT) to go along with 11 rebounds, one assist and one block in the Suns 130-123 win over the Wizards.

Fantasy Impact: Dunn continues to take advantage of his expanded role since entering the starting lineup. He recorded his first career double-double and continues to make an impact on both ends of the floor.

Josh Okogie has been traded to the Hornets along with three second-round picks for Nick Richards and a second-round pick. (Source: Shams Charania via X)

Fantasy Impact: Okogie has been playing a minimal role on the Suns this year and the Suns desperately needed depth at center, so Phoenix trading him away isn't all that surprising. He does bring a veteran presence to the young Hornets team, but whether he will contribute much on the court remains to be seen.

Royce O'Neale (ankle) is good to go for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: O'Neale recently had to miss games due to an ankle injury, but he was able to make his return to the court on Sunday and has been removed from the injury report for Tuesday's game. He should see a solid workload for the Suns in their matchup against the Hawks.

Mason Plumlee contributed modestly on offense with two points (1-1 FG) but was a force on the boards, securing 10 rebounds. He also added four assists and one steal over 22 minutes.

Fantasy Impact: Plumlee’s rebounding and ability to facilitate from the center position make him a valuable streaming option in deeper leagues. While his scoring is limited, his contributions in rebounds and assists provide utility in category leagues.

Collin Gillespie is off the injury report for Monday's game against the 76ers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Gillespie is set to return from a fractured right ankle. He will likely remain off the fantasy radar.

Oso Ighodaro is off the injury report for Monday's game against the 76ers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Ighodaro is set to return from a one-game absence. He remains off the fantasy radar when he is healthy.

Bol Bol is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Bol remains off the fantasy radar when he is healthy.

Damion Lee (hamstring) is likely to play in Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Lee wasn't able to play at all in the 2023-24 season due to injury, but it looks like he is set to make his return to the court on Wednesday. He's officially considered probable to play, so he should be active in the team's matchup against the Clippers. He probably won't see enough work to be fantasy relevant, but it's worth keeping tabs on what his involvement looks like to start the season.

The Phoenix Suns waived E.J. Liddell. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Liddell and Nassir Little were both waived by the Suns open up a roster spot and create flexibility for signings and trades during the season.

The Phoenix Suns waived Nassir Little. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Little and EJ Liddell were both waived to open up a roster spot and create flexibility for signings and trades during the season. The Suns are stretching the three years and $22 million remaining on Little’s deal.