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Suns' Damion Lee: Active Wednesday
Damion Lee (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's season opener versus the Clippers, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.Lee and Grayson Allen (Achilles) have both been cleared for action Wednesday, bringing Phoenix's backcourt to full strength with the exception of Josh Okogie (hamstring). Lee will suit up for the first time since May 11 of 2023 after missing all of last season due to meniscus complications.
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Suns' Damion Lee: Probable for Wednesday
Damion Lee (hamstring) is probable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Clippers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.Lee is expected to be ready for the regular season after dealing with hamstring soreness to end the preseason. After missing all of last season due to meniscus surgery, Lee is looking to reclaim the reserve role he held in 2022-23, when he averaged 20.4 minutes per game across 74 regular-season appearances (five starts) for the Phoenix Suns.
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Suns' Damion Lee: Nursing hamstring injury
Head coach Mike Budenholzer said Monday that Damion Lee is dealing with a hamstring issue but is close to returning, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.Lee was held out of the Phoenix Suns' preseason finale against the Lakers on Thursday. He was able to get in some 5-on-5 reps during Monday's practice, but it's unclear whether he'll be available for the Suns' regular-season opener against the Clippers on Sunday. Lee missed the entire 2023-24 campaign while recovering from meniscus surgery, and he's expected to come off the bench to provide depth on the wing.
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Suns' Damion Lee: Plays six minutes off bench Friday
Damion Lee (groin) played six minutes off the bench in Friday's 109-91 preseason loss to the Pistons. He finished scoreless (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt).Lee didn't make an impact in this game, but he saw the court, meaning the groin injury he was dealing with was nothing major. Lee is competing for a bench role on the 2024-25 regular-season roster.
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Suns' Damion Lee: Headed to locker room
Damion Lee went to the locker room with 8:49 remaining in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons after taking a hit to the groin/leg area, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.With Tuesday's contest almost over, it seems unlikely Lee will check back in. As things stand, he is set to finish with one rebound and one steal in five minutes of action. Lee's next chance to suit up is Friday's preseason rematch with Detroit.
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Suns' Damion Lee: Fully available for start of camp
Damion Lee (knee) said Monday that he will be fully available for Tuesday's practice session, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.Lee missed the entire 2023-24 campaign due to meniscus surgery but rejoined the Phoenix Suns on a one-year deal in early July. The 31-year-old carved out a decent role during his first year with Phoenix in 2022-23, averaging 8.2 points and 3.0 rebounds in 20.4 minutes per game. Assuming he doesn't face any setbacks during camp, it wouldn't be surprising to see him earn a role in the rotation once again this year.
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Suns' Damion Lee: Staying in Phoenix
Damion Lee (knee) and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.After missing the entire 2023-24 campaign while recovering from meniscus surgery, Lee will get another chance to prove his worth with the Suns. Back in 2022-23, Lee was a key rotation player for the Suns, averaging 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 three-pointers and 1.4 assists in 20.4 minutes over 74 regular-season appearances. Lee is expected to be fully healthy ahead of training camp.
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Damion Lee: Will test free agency
Damion Lee (knee) declined his $2.85 million player option with the Suns on Saturday, and he will test unrestricted free agency, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.Lee saw decent playing time in his first, and possibly final, season with Phoenix. The 31-year-old averaged 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 20.4 minutes in 74 regular-season games. What was most impressive about Lee's game was his improved shot from long range. The six-year NBA veteran made a career-high 44.5 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc.
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Suns' Damion Lee: Remains out to start postseason
Coach Frank Vogel said Friday that Damion Lee (knee) remains out to start the postseason, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.Lee missed the entire 2023-24 regular season but hopes to return during the postseason. Even if he gets the green light, the veteran guard isn't guaranteed a rotational role, especially if the Phoenix Suns are playing well.
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Suns' Damion Lee: Hopes to return in postseason
Coach Frank Vogel said Wednesday that Damion Lee (knee) has done some light shooting, and while he isn't expected to return before the end of the regular season, the Phoenix Suns hope to have him back at some point in the playoffs, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.Lee will likely miss the entire 2023-24 regular season while he completes his recovery from the surgery he underwent in October to repair a torn meniscus. Though he appears to be close to a return and may make it back for the playoffs, Lee isn't a sure bet to factor into Phoenix's rotation, given his long layoff along with the fact that he was only a minor contributor off the Suns bench when he was healthy in 2022-23.