Ighodaro will enter the starting lineup in Monday's game against the Magic.
With Kevin Durant (calf) and Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) out, Mason Plumlee and Ighodaro will shoulder the workload in the frontcourt. The rookie has carved out a significant role over his last five outings, during which he has averaged 6.4 points and 5.0 rebounds while shooting 60.0 percent from the field across 19.8 minutes per game.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Listed out Monday
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Nurkic (ankle) is listed as out for Monday's game against Orlando.
After three straight appearances for the Suns, Nurkic will be held out with a left ankle sprain, something that continues to pop up. With Nurkic on the shelf, this will be a big opportunity for Oso Ighodaro to step up for the Suns after a strong performance Sunday against the Timberwolves. Mason Plumlee started at power forward during that contest but will likely slide over to center in Nurkic's absence.
Morris contributed five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 11 minutes during Sunday's 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves.
Morris continues to be a minimal part of the rotation for the Suns. In 10 total appearances, he's played 11.4 minutes per contest with averages of 4.7 points, 1.5 assists, 1.2 rebounds and 0.5 steals. He's not relevant in most fantasy formats for the time being.
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Suns' Oso Ighodaro: Season-high 11 points in loss
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Ighodaro finished with 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes during Sunday's 120-117 loss to Minnesota.
The rookie big man posted his first career game with double-digit points while surpassing Jusuf Nurkic in playing time Sunday. Ighodaro has begun to carve out a much more significant role with the club, and he has tallied 10-plus minutes in each of his last five appearances. Through nine regular-season games, the Marquette product has averaged 4.0 points and 3.8 rebounds across 14.4 minutes per game.
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Suns' Tyus Jones: Nabs double-double in defeat
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Jones totaled 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 11 assists, five rebounds and three steals in 37 minutes during Sunday's 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves.
Jones tallied a game-high 11 assists, tying his previous season high from Oct. 31 against the Clippers. The point guard had a decent bounce-back outing against the Timberwolves after posting seven points and shooting 2-for-8 from the field in Friday's loss to the Thunder. Through 14 regular-season appearances, the 28-year-old has averaged 10.6 points, 6.6 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 32.5 minutes per game.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Efficient 18 points in loss
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Allen posted 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes during Sunday's 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves.
After a two-game absence due to right hamstring soreness, the 29-year-old led the bench with 18 points and finished as the second-highest scorer on the Suns behind Devin Booker (44). Allen has been a mainstay on the injury report this season while also taking a back seat to the club's new addition, Tyus Jones. Through 10 regular-season outings, Allen has averaged 9.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists while shooting a lackluster 37.8 percent from the field across 21.1 minutes per game.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Hits season-high 44 points in loss
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Booker logged 44 points (15-29 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and one block across 40 minutes during Sunday's 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves.
After posting a season-low 12 points in Friday's loss to the Thunder, Booker produced a stellar bounce-back game with a new season-high mark in points. The star shooting guard also set a season high in threes made, and he has now hit three or more shots from beyond the arc in seven outings. Through 14 regular-season matchups, Booker has averaged 24.0 points, 6.6 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 36.6 minutes per game.
Plumlee will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
The Suns will opt for a big lineup with Plumlee starting alongside Jusuf Nurkic in the frontcourt -- Josh Okogie will slide to the bench. Plumlee has carved out a significant role with the Suns this year, during which he has averaged 5.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.5 blocks across 17.3 minutes per game in 12 regular-season appearances (one start).
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Suns' Josh Okogie: Moving to bench
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Okogie won't start Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Bradley Beal (calf) and Kevin Durant (calf) remain sidelined, but the Suns are rolling out a two-center lineup with Mason Plumlee and Jusuf Nurkic surrounded by Tyus Jones, Devin Booker and rookie Ryan Dunn. In four appearances off the bench this season, Okogie has averaged 10.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 15.3 minutes per game.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Won't play Monday
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Coach Mike Budenholzer said Beal (calf), who's already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, will remain sidelined for Monday's game versus Orlando, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Beal has already missed two games and will remain sidelined for the Suns' upcoming back-to-back set. With Kevin Durant (calf) also sidelined, Josh Okogie and Ryan Dunn should continue to start, while Royce O'Neale, Oso Ighodaro and Monte Morris handle increased roles off the bench.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Getting green light
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Allen (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.
As expected, Allen has been upgraded from probable to available and will return to action following a two-game absence. With Bradley Beal (calf) and Kevin Durant (calf) sidelined, the Suns could use Allen's floor spacing against Minnesota's stout defensive frontcourt.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Upgraded to available
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Nurkic (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.
As expected, Nurkic has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up for a third consecutive contest following a one-game absence. Over his last two appearances, Nurkic has averaged 3.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 25.5 minutes per game.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Upgraded to probable for Sunday
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Allen (hamstring) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Allen has missed the Suns' last two games due to a sore right hamstring, but the 2018 first-round is poised to make his return Sunday. Allen could be inserted into the starting lineup due to Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal both being ruled out due to calf injuries.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Probable for Sunday
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Nurkic is probable for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves due to a left ankle sprain.
Nurkic has been bothered by a left ankle sprain over the last few days. Even though the injury hasn't prevented the big man from suiting up outside of the Nov. 12 win over the Jazz, it has certainly impacted his play. Nurkic is averaging a mere 2.3 points and 8.7 rebounds per game in his last three contests.
Suns' Grayson Allen: Game-time decision for Sunday
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Allen (hamstring) is considered questionable and a game-time decision for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Allen is in danger of missing his third straight contest Sunday due to a sore right hamstring. With Kevin Durant (calf) and Bradley Beal (calf) already out, Ryan Dunn, Josh Okogie and Royce O'Neale could receive increased playing time against Minnesota.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Still out against Minnesota
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Beal (calf) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Beal's absence streak will extend to three games Sunday due to a strained left calf. Josh Okogie and Royce O'Neale should continue to receive increased playing time in Beal's absence, especially with Kevin Durant (calf) also sidelined. Beal's next chance to suit up is Monday's game versus the Magic.
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Suns' Oso Ighodaro: Grabs seven boards in reserve role
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Ighodaro contributed six points (1-2 FG, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block in 27 minutes during Friday's 99-83 loss to the Thunder.
Jusuf Nurkic is off to an inconsistent start, and he was a step slower in the loss while dealing with an ankle injury. While it's still early in the season, Ighodaro is making an impact with the second unit and proving worthy of his second-round selection last season. The Marquette product is unlikely to ascend up the depth chart, but he's an apt fill-in for Nurkic in the event of another injury.
