Suns' Royce O'Neale: Continues to log steady minutes
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O'Neale finished Sunday's 117-93 loss to the Clippers with nine points (3-8 FG, 3-8 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists across 34 minutes.
With Devin Booker (ankle) and Jalen Green (hip) both ailing, O'Neale continues to hang onto significant minutes for the Suns. O'Neale has averaged 9.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.1 three-pointers in 29.1 minutes per contest in his last 10 games, making him worth streaming in category-based leagues.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Shooting woes in loss
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O'Neale racked up eight points (2-10 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Sunday's 111-102 loss to the Heat.
O'Neale chipped in across the board but was blanked from long range, the latter of which doesn't bode well for his chances of maintaining a consistent starting role with Jalen Green (hamstring) working his way back into the fold. The veteran forward has averaged 8.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 28.9 minutes per contest in his last seven games.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Cleared to play Thursday
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O'Neale (biceps) is good to go for Thursday against the Pistons.
O'Neale will fight through this minor injury after previously being listed as probable. With Devin Booker (ankle) sitting out, a bump in minutes and touches could be headed O'Neale's way.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Tending to minor biceps injury
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O'Neale is listed as probable for Thursday's game against Detroit due to a left biceps contusion.
O'Neale has popped up on the injury report due to a bruised biceps. However, the issue isn't likely to prevent him from suiting up Thursday. He's averaging 10.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.3 steals across 30 minutes per game in January.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Strong line in win
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O'Neale registered 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-6 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 115-101 victory over the Wizards.
The Suns have a lot of injuries at the moment, and Ryan Dunn (knee) just added himself to the list. O'Neale's workloads are on the rise, and the forward is averaging 29.1 minutes over his last six games with averages of 9.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.0 three-pointers.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Returning to starting five
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O'Neale is in the Suns' starting lineup against the Warriors on Thursday, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.
O'Neale came off the bench during the Suns' loss to the Lakers on Sunday, but he is back in the starting lineup Thursday due to the absence of Grayson Allen (knee). O'Neale has started in 21 of 26 regular-season games and is averaging 10.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.9 threes and 1.3 steals over 29.5 minutes per game.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Headed to bench
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O'Neale will come off the bench for Sunday's game versus the Lakers.
Devin Booker (groin) is back, so O'Neale will return to the second unit. As a reserve this season, O'Neale has posted averages of 10.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 3.0 triples and 1.3 steals per game in 28.6 minutes a night.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Dishes out season-high 11 assists
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O'Neale chipped in six points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, 11 assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 125-108 victory over the Lakers.
Devin Booker (groin) left early and Grayson Allen (illness) was out Monday, but O'Neale stepped up with a season-high 11 assists. The veteran swingman remains worthy of roster consideration in all nine-category formats, having averaged 11.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.1 three-pointers per contest in 22 games this season.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Stays hot from beyond arc
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O'Neale contributed 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Friday's 123-119 loss to Oklahoma City.
The 32-year-old forward has been a strong presence from long distance of late. O'Neale has drained at least three three-pointers in six straight games, averaging 11.0 points, 4.8 boards, 3.2 threes, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 31.7 minutes over that stretch while shooting 41.3 percent (19-for-46) from beyond the arc.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Cashes trio of threes in win
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O'Neale amassed nine points (3-10 FG, 3-10 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and two steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 127-110 win over the Trail Blazers.
O'Neale has hit multiple three-pointers in all but two games this season, filling in when multiple starters were sidelined at different points this season. In 11 starts, O'Neale has averaged 11.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.1 blocks and 3.3 threes on a 43.9 percent clip through 30.0 minutes.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Drains four threes Monday
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O'Neale had 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Monday's 121-98 victory over the Pelicans.
Grayson Allen stole the show Monday with a 42-point performance that included a franchise-record 10 three-pointers made, but O'Neale was one of the several complementary pieces who posted a solid stat line. O'Neale has started in seven of the Suns' last eight games and has scored in double digits in all but one of those contests, establishing himself as a reliable streaming alternative in most formats.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Starting sans Green
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O'Neale will start in Monday's game against the Pelicans, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.
With Jalen Green (hamstring) sidelined, O'Neale will return to the starting five. Over his last five outings (four starts), the veteran forward has averaged 12.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals while shooting 45.9 percent from three-point range in 29.6 minutes per contest.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Cleared to play Monday
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O'Neale (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
O'Neale was a late addition to the injury report Monday, though he'll shed his probable tag and suit up against New Orleans. Over his last five outings (four starts), the veteran forward has averaged 12.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals while shooting 45.9 percent from three-point range in 29.6 minutes per contest.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Probable with illness
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O'Neale (illness) is probable for Monday's game against the Pelicans, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Despite being a late addition to the injury report, O'Neale is likely to suit up Monday. The veteran swingman has averaged 12.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.5 steals in 31.5 minutes per contest across 10 games this season, and more playing time has become available with Jalen Green (hamstring) back on the shelf.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Productive from second unit
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O'Neale ended with 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists and two steals across 29 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 114-103 win over the Clippers.
After starting the prior six games, O'Neale shifted back to the second unit Saturday but stayed productive. The veteran forward has drained multiple three-pointers in 10 straight games to begin the season regardless of his role, averaging 12.6 points, 5.7 boards, 3.6 threes, 23.3 assists and 1.5 steals in 31.5 minutes a contest.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Not starting Saturday
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O'Neale is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
The Suns will play a different starting lineup for the fifth time in 10 regular-season contests, and O'Neale will head to the bench after being part of the first unit in each of the last six contests. The veteran forward has averaged 10.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in his three outings off the bench this season.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Fills in again with 18 points
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O'Neale registered 18 points (6-12 FG, 6-11 3Pt), three rebounds and five assists across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 114-113 loss to Memphis.
O'Neale is excelling as Dillon Brooks' placeholder, averaging 17.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 2.5 steals over two starting appearances. After acting as a regular starter during his tenures with the Jazz and the Nets, O'Neale has fallen into a support role with the Suns. The return of Brooks (groin) will likely send O'Neale back to the bench upon his return.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Available vs. Sacramento
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O'Neale is available for Wednesday's season opener against Sacramento, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
O'Neale was a healthy scratch for the preseason finale, but he's good to go for the season opener. The veteran swingman averaged 9.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.9 steals per contest in 75 regular-season games in 2024-25, and he'll likely share the minutes at small forward with Ryan Dunn to open the year.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Won't play Tuesday
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O'Neale has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
O'Neale is among the notable names for his squad that won't play during the team's preseason finale. Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Ryan Dunn will also miss Tuesday's game for rest purposes.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Coming off bench
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O'Neale will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
O'Neale's minutes had decreased in three straight games -- all starts -- so it's not a huge surprise to see Phoenix turn to Grayson Allen in the first unit Wednesday. Even with his reserve status, expect O'Neale to see plenty of action off the bench.
