Aaron Holiday Joins Suns At Trade Deadline
Aaron Holiday has reportedly been acquired by the Phoenix Suns just prior to the trade deadline on Thursday. Holiday is another former member of the Wizards to be dealt, with the team taking on a vastly new look for the remainder of the year. The 25-year-old averaged 6.1 points across 16.2 minutes per outing in 41 games (14 starts) during his lone season in Washington, although his role is likely to remain relatively static in a crowded Phoenix backcourt. Holiday is set to hit restricted free agency this summer, making him a commodity likely to be valued solely in multi-year, season-long formats.
Source: Shams Charania
Washington Wizards point guard Source: Shams Charania
Aaron Holiday To Start On Wednesday
Aaron Holiday will move into the starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The Rockets have made the move to start Holiday with Fred VanVleet (thumb) sidelined for this game. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so possibly the Rockets are just playing it safe and resting Vanvleet. Regardless, Holiday will start and have increased fantasy value with the move to the starting unit.
Source: Jonathan Feigen
Houston Rockets guard Source: Jonathan Feigen
Aaron Holiday Will Return For Wednesday’s Contest
Aaron Holiday (ankle) has been removed from the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's game with Portland, clearing him to suit up. Holiday has averaged 7.8 points on 59.3 percent shooting overall in five games since joining the Suns, although his role off the bench could get complicated upon the return of Cameron Payne (wrist). At this stage, Holiday's minutes allotment (17.2 per game) is the primary bugaboo to his short- and long-term fantasy relevance. Devin Booker stands to continue seeing the vast majority of elevated assist upside for as long as Chris Paul (thumb) remains sidelined.
Source: Gerald Bourguet
Phoenix Suns point/shooting guard Source: Gerald Bourguet
Aaron Holiday Tagged As Questionable Versus Jazz
Aaron Holiday (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Utah Jazz. He played well in his first game after the All-Star break, but suffered an ankle injury in that contest. The Suns are shorthanded at guard with Chris Paul (thumb) and Cameron Payne (wrist) both sidelined. Elfrid Payton and Landry Shamet should see increased roles, but aren't reliable fantasy options. Devin Booker has taken over a majority of the playmaking responsibilities with the Suns thin at guard. Holiday could be a low-end streaming option, assuming he does actually suit up on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Phoenix Suns guard Source: NBA Injury Report
Aaron Holiday Questionable Against Utah
Aaron Holiday (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matinee against the Jazz. The 25-year-old is currently dealing with a sore right ankle, and he didn't play on Friday night versus the New Orleans Pelicans as a result. Holiday is expected to see more minutes until Chris Paul (thumb) and Cameron Payne (wrist) can return to the lineup. However, if he can't go for the meeting with Utah, Devin Booker will likely handle the ball-handling duties. Elfrid Payton could get some additional work if Holiday isn't available, although he doesn't have much value in any fantasy format.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Phoenix Suns guard Source: NBA Injury Report
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