Dario Saric, Kelly Oubre Jr. Are Out On Tuesday
Phoenix Suns forwards Dario Saric (ankle) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) have been ruled out for Tuesday's scrimmage contest. Saric tweaked his ankle on Sunday and the team has been playing it safe since then. He should be ready to play for the seeding games, but the team is going to be careful until then. […]
Aron Baynes Unavailable For Tuesday's Scrimmage
Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes (COVID) is unavailable for Tuesday's scrimmage contest. Baynes is currently in Orlando, but must clear COVID-19 protocol before being allowed to take the court again. Getting his conditioning back up in time for the seeding games is going to be tough. Regardless, it sounds like he'll have a limited role […]
Aron Baynes Has Cleared COVID-19 Protocol
Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes has been cleared from the COVID-19 protocol and is traveling to Orlando on Monday. He has been battling the virus for about a month, so fatigue might be the biggest issue here. The Suns are expected to limit Baynes until he can get his conditioning up. Baynes should have a […]
Dario Saric Walking Normally Again
Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (ankle) underwent treatment and is reportedly walking around normally again. He tweaked his left ankle over the weekend, but it doesn't sound like a serious issue. Saric is currently listed as day-to-day, but should be ready in time for the seeding games. He could see increased playing time, assuming Kelly […]
Dario Saric Unable To Finish Scrimmage
Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (ankle) was unable to return after suffering an injury during the second quarter of Sunday's scrimmage. He suffered a left ankle injury and limped to the bench under his own power. The team decided to hold him out after halftime, but that is likely just precautionary. Hopefully this is just […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. Continues To Be Limited
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) has been unable to do much contact work while in Orlando. The good news is, Oubre has been able to dunk the ball and move around during drills. However, he has not taken much contact lately, so it's unclear if he'll be ready to play for the restart. […]
Ricky Rubio Has Joined The Team In Orlando
Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio has officially joined the organization in the bubble on Tuesday. There has been some confusion on Rubio's status, but he's in Orlando and participated in practice on Tuesday. He carried fairly decent fantasy value during the regular season, but that might not be the same case anymore. Head coach Monty […]
NBA DFS Strategies for 2020 Restart and Playoffs - FanDuel, DraftKings Daily Fantasy
The return of the NBA is rapidly approaching and it looks like we are going to have several months to play NBA DFS! It's been over four months since that fateful night when Rudy Gobert tested positive and the NBA shut down indefinitely (though I remember it like it was yesterday), but we are finally […]
Deandre Ayton Improving From Beyond The Arc
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has been making strides with his perimeter shot, according to head coach Monty Williams. Ayton has only attempted three shots from beyond the arc this season. However, Ayton is working on improving his shot and it sounds like Williams is encouraging him to take more shots from beyond the arc. […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. Needs To Be Mentally Ready
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) recently mentioned that he needs to be mentally right to return for the upcoming NBA restart. "I'm more 90% mental, 10% physical," Oubre said. Oubre has been 100 percent cleared by the medical staff and head coach Monty Williams has seen encouraging signs during practice. The organization has […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. Doing On-Court Work
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) has been doing a little bit of on-court work, according to head coach Monty Williams. "[Oubre's] in good shape, but he's not in the type of game shape that he wants to be in," Williams said. The organization has not officially ruled out Oubre for the restart, but […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. Could Play During Restart
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) is expected to travel with the team for the upcoming restart in Orlando. The Suns are not ready to rule out Oubre yet, according to general manager Jason Jones. It was reported back in mid-June that Oubre was unlikely to play, but the Suns appear to be taking […]
Ricky Rubio Expected To Lose Some Playing Time
Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio is expected to see less playing time during the upcoming NBA restart. Head coach Monty Williams does not want the veteran guard to suffer a needless injury. The Suns have a small chance of catching the No. 8 seed, so there is no point for them to go all-in. Devin […]
Devin Booker Likely To Lose Minutes
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker could be looking at less playing time when the season resumes later this month. Head coach Monty Williams wants to play Booker less than his current 36.1 minutes per game out of caution. The Suns are six games out of the No. 8 seed, which means there's a small chance […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. Expected To Sit Out During NBA Restart
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) is expected to sit out for the rest of the season. There were reports earlier in the month that Oubre could return after having surgery in March. It can take players up to four to six weeks to recover from a meniscus tear. However, the Suns don't have […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. Expected To Be Ready To Play
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) is going to be ready to play when the season resumes, according to Suns owner Robert Sarver. He tore his meniscus in February and required surgery in March. The recovery time is usually around a month or possibly two for those types of injuries. Oubre has been given […]
Frank Kaminsky Has Been Cleared For Basketball Activites
Phoenix Suns center Frank Kaminsky (knee) has been cleared for basketball activities. "I'm ready to make a push towards playing again," Kaminsky said. It appears Kaminsky is fully healthy and ready to contribute in the Suns rotation. He was receiving decent playing time when Aron Baynes or Deandre Ayton were sidelined. However, it's unlikely that […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. Might Play When Seasons Resumes
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) could be ready to suit up once the NBA resumes play, according to Duane Rankin. It's been roughly two months since Oubre underwent right knee surgery. He appears to be making great progress and recently posted a video of him working out. The Suns begin voluntary workouts at […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. Has Recovered From Knee Surgery
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) has recovered from the arthroscopic knee procedure that was done in early March, according to James Jones. He was expected to miss the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. Oubre has been unable to get on the […]
Frank Kaminsky is Making Progress
Phoenix Suns center Frank Kaminsky (knee) is making progress, but is still unable to do any on-court work, according to Jason Jones. Kaminsky missed the final 33 games before the league was suspended due to a right patella stress fracture. It's unclear when the NBA is going to return, but Kaminsky should be ready to […]
Devin Booker Could Play More Point Guard
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker could see more time running the offense as the point guard, according to head coach Monty Williams. Booker playing point guard for "10-12 minutes a game, maybe more," says Williams. Currently, Ricky Rubio runs point guard most of the time, but Booker does play it when he's not on […]
Cameron Johnson is Ready to Play
Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Johnson missed the final three games before the NBA went on hiatus due to mononucleosis. He was not dealing with an other symptoms and has made a full recovery. It sounds like he's feeling better and is ready to play when the NBA resumes play. It's unclear at the moment when […]
Jared Harper Released By Suns
Phoenix Suns guard Jared Harper has been released by the organization on Sunday. He was on a two-way deal with the Suns, but the team has decided to let him go. The team is letting go of Harper so that he can find a better fit for himself elsewhere. The 22-year-old only played in three […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. Could Practice Soon
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) is hopeful to get back on the practice court by the end of March. Oubre recently underwent arthroscopic surgery for a torn meniscus in his right knee. He was expected to miss the rest of the regular season, but could have a chance to return with the league […]
Frank Kaminsky Should Be Ready By Mid-April
Phoenix Suns center Frank Kaminsky (knee) is scheduled for a re-evaluation this week. He has been sidelined due to a right patella stress fracture, but the team is hopeful to get him back on the court by the middle of April. However, Deandre Ayton (ankle) should be fine by the time the NBA resumes play. […]
Ricky Rubio Provides Strong Line In Loss
Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio filled up the box score before aggravating his already injured finger in the 16-point loss at the hands of the Trail Blazers. Rubio scored 21 points and handed out nine assists with six rebounds and he also added two triples while draining four of his 10 shots. Rubio looked to […]
Devin Booker Scores 29 Points, Exits Game Early
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker provided an excellent line before exiting the game early due to a hard fall in the loss to Portland on Tuesday. Booker drained nine of his 25 shots en route to 29 points and added nine dimes with six rebounds while drilling two triples before landing hard on his right […]
Dario Saric Steps Up On Tuesday
Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric posted a double-double in 39 minutes of action in the 121-105 loss to the Trail Blazers. Saric matched his season-high of 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds with two assists and he even blocked a shot for good measure to go along with four triples. Saric was badly exposed and […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/10/20): NBA DFS Lineups
After a small, three-game slate, we are back with nine games, a total of 18 different teams on display here. There are a few games with high-powered offenses which should yield bountiful fantasy stats. The Minnesota Timberwolves at Houston Rockets (-12.5) boast a projected point total of 244.5, the highest of the night so far. […]
FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/10/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice
Hello RotoBallers! I hope you are all having a terrific Tuesday and are ready to win some money on tonight's nine-game main slate on FanDuel. No teams are coming off a back-to-back, so the players are rested and prepared to provide our fantasy lineups with some high numbers. Tonight, we will get to see Boston […]