NBA Player News
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Royce O'Neale PF | PHO
Suns' Royce O'Neale: Questionable Sunday
O'Neale (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against Toronto.
O'Neale missed the last two contests because of left knee soreness. If he's out again, Jordan Goodwin, who posted 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists and one steal in Saturday's loss to Milwaukee, is expected to remain in the starting lineup.
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Kevin Huerter SG | DET
Pistons' Kevin Huerter: Not listed on injury report
Huerter (shoulder) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Lakers.
Huerter will be back in action Monday following a one-game stint on the sidelines, and he should be a bit more involved in the rotation with Cade Cunningham (lung) and Marcus Sasser (hip) out. Huerter can be viewed as a low-end streamer in deep leagues if you need some triples, dimes and steals.
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Amir Coffey SF | PHO
Suns' Amir Coffey: Not playing Sunday
Coffey (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Toronto.
Coffey will end up missing a second consecutive game after spraining his left ankle against the Spurs on Thursday, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against the Nuggets. While he hasn't played as much in March as he had in February, his absence means Jamaree Bouyea and Isaiah Livers will have elevated roles off the bench.
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Haywood Highsmith SF | PHO
Suns' Haywood Highsmith: Out again Sunday
Highsmith (knee) remains out for Sunday's game versus the Raptors.
Highsmith will be sidelined for a third straight game due to right knee injury maintenance. With the Suns also holding out Grayson Allen (knee) and Amir Coffey (knee), Ryan Dunn should be able to maintain a spot in the rotation, and Jordan Goodwin could be tasked with handling an elevated role once again.
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Grayson Allen SG | PHO
Suns' Grayson Allen: Out for Sunday
Allen (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Raptors.
Allen will be in street clothes for a fourth consecutive game due to left knee injury management, leaving the Suns thin on the wing and at forward with Dillon Brooks (hand), Amir Coffey (ankle) and Haywood Highsmith (knee) also sidelined. Royce O'Neale (knee), meanwhile, is listed as questionable, and his potential return could cut into the minutes of Jordan Goodwin, Ryan Dunn, Jamaree Bouyea and Rasheer Fleming.
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Jalen Smith PF | CHI
Bulls' Jalen Smith: Questionable for Monday
Smith (calf) is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.
With Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) doubtful, the Bulls need Smith on the floor. However, if Smith and Yabusele are both ruled out, Nick Richards will presumably remain in the starting lineup. Richards got the start in Thursday's loss to Cleveland, finishing with 16 points and eight rebounds in 29 minutes.
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Jaden Ivey SG | CHI
Bulls' Jaden Ivey: Questionable for Monday
Ivey (knee) is questionable to play Monday against the Rockets.
This is the first time that Ivey has received the questionable tag since going down with a left knee issue in mid-February, indicating he's on the cusp of making his return. Ivey will likely have some strict limit on his minutes once he's cleared to play, but his return would mean less playing time available for the likes of Rob Dillingham and Collin Sexton.
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Isaac Okoro SF | CHI
Bulls' Isaac Okoro: Unlikely to play Monday
Okoro (knee) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Rockets.
It looks as though Okoro will miss a seventh consecutive game while recovering from a right knee injury. His absence means Leonard Miller and Collin Sexton should continue to operate in elevated roles off the bench.
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Guerschon Yabusele PF | CHI
Bulls' Guerschon Yabusele: Doubtful for Monday
Yabusele is doubtful for Monday's game versus the Rockets due to a left ankle sprain.
Yabusele must have tweaked his ankle during Thursday's loss to the Cavs, and now he's in danger of missing Monday's game. Jalen Smith (calf) is also questionable for Monday's game, and if he's forced to join Yabusele on the sidelines, Nick Richards would get a chance to start.
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Anfernee Simons SG | CHI
Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Chance to return Monday
Simons (wrist) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Simons has been out of action since Feb. 21 due to a fractured left wrist. The fact that he's been given the questionable tag for Monday's game indicates that he is progressing in his recovery, but whether he'll be cleared to return is unlikely to be known until closer to the 8:00 p.m. ET tip-off. Simons would likely operate under a minutes restriction if cleared to play, which would mean less playing time for Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham.