Gillespie (hand) is questionable to play Thursday against the Pistons.
Gillespie missed his first game of the season Tuesday after hurting his hand in Sunday's loss to the Heat, but we'll have a better idea on his status for Thursday night based on his activity level at shootaround. If the Villanova product is able to return, Jordan Goodwin could lose some minutes.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Won't play Tuesday
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Gillespie (hand) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Nets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
This will be the first missed game of the season for Gillespie, and with Devin Booker (ankle) and Jalen Green (hamstring) also out, guys like Grayson Allen and Jordan Goodwin figure to be very busy on offense. The Suns' next two games come as a Thursday-Friday back-to-back set, so Gillespie might need to spend at least one more game on the sidelines before he's cleared to return.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Added to injury report
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Gillespie is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets due to a right hand sprain.
Gillespie is a late addition to the injury report, which tends to be an ominous sign. With Jalen Green (hamstring) and Devin Booker (ankle) already ruled out Tuesday, Jordan Goodwin could see plenty of minutes in the Phoenix backcourt. Jamaree Bouyea could also work his way into the streaming mix.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Holding onto significant role
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Gillespie chipped in 11 points (4-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt) and four rebounds across 31 minutes during Sunday's 111-102 loss to the Heat.
Until Jalen Green (hamstring) gets fully back up to speed, Gillespie should remain worth holding in the majority of fantasy leagues. The sharpshooter has averaged 14.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 3.3 three-pointers in 29.9 minutes per game in his last seven appearances.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Delivers full line in win
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Gillespie closed with 22 points (7-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Monday's 126-117 win over Brooklyn.
Gillespie turned in a balanced performance, scoring at least 20 points for the first time in the past 12 games. It continues what has been a breakout season for Gillespie, who is currently putting up top-50 value in nine-category leagues, averaging 13.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.9 three-pointers. He should be able to hold down a sizable spot in the rotation, even with Jalen Green (hamstring) slated to return as soon as Tuesday.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Nets 18 points with six dimes
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Gillespie finished Thursday's 108-105 loss to Detroit with 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, six assists and two steals over 36 minutes.
Gillespie saw some more shots falling his way with Devin Booker (ankle) watching from the sidelines, and he made the most of the increased opportunity. He hasn't been the most consistent scorer this season, but the third-year guard has been getting it done with the assists (4.8), triples (2.9) and steals (1.5), which is why he's ranked inside the top-60 on the year.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Notches 13 points in loss
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Gillespie racked up 13 points (4-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 127-121 loss to the Heat.
Gillespie continues to be a middle-of-the-road fantasy asset for the Suns. Over his last eight appearances, he's averaging 26.7 minutes per contest with 10.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.8 steals and 2.4 three-pointers. With Jalen Green (hamstring) due back soon, it will be interesting to see how the backcourt rotation shapes up.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Continues playing steady minutes
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Gillespie accumulated eight points (3-10 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 108-105 win over the Thunder.
Gillespie continues to handle a sizable role in the Phoenix backcourt amid the ongoing absence of Jalen Green (hamstring). Since becoming a full-time starter at the beginning of December, Gillespie has averaged 15.6 points, 5.2 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 30.6 minutes per contest covering his last 14 games.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Drains five triples Wednesday
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Gillespie registered 17 points (6-15 FG, 5-11 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block over 27 minutes during Phoenix's 129-113 loss to Cleveland on Wednesday.
Gillespie did most of his scoring from beyond the arc, extending his streak of at least five three-pointers to three games while finishing as the Suns' fourth-leading scorer behind Devin Booker (32 points), Dillon Brooks (20 points) and Jamaree Bouyea (18 points). Gillespie has taken a leap since entering the Suns' starting lineup permanently Dec. 1, and he'll end the month of December having averaged 16.3 points, 5.4 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 3.3 threes and 1.8 steals over 31.4 minutes per game while connecting on 44.0 percent of his three-point attempts.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Powers Phoenix to victory
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Gillespie posted 25 points (10-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt), four rebounds, six assists and two steals across 29 minutes during Monday's 115-101 win over the Wizards.
Gillespie turned in his best scoring performance since Dec. 1, and he did so in an efficient fashion. The Villanova product has been locked in from beyond the arc of late, knocking down four or more triples in each of his last four appearances. Gillespie has been no slouch on the defensive end, racking up eight total steals over this four-game stretch.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Comes close to triple-double
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Gillespie amassed 17 points (6-14 FG, 5-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Saturday's 123-114 win over the Pelicans.
Gillespie had a well-rounded performance in this matchup, and he finished just three boards and three assists away from recording what would've been his first triple-double on the campaign. Gillespie has scored over 15 points in five straight games and should remain a valuable fantasy asset as long as he can continue to score at this rate.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Sniffs double-double during win
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Gillespie contributed 16 points (6-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt), three rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 115-108 victory over the Pelicans.
Gillespie led the Suns with nine assists while logging his eighth consecutive start in the backcourt. He's averaged 15.0 points, 4.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals during the stint with the first unit. We won't see Jalen Green (hamstring) until mid-January, making Gillespie a reliable short-term starter.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Nets 16 points with full line
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Gillespie closed with 16 points (5-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 34 minutes during Thursday's 99-98 win over the Warriors.
Gillespie briefly exited Thursday's game after a knee-to-knee collision with Jonathan Kuminga, but after a quick checkup in the locker room, Gillespie got right back into the game and didn't seem any worse for wear. That said, this is the sort of injury that could swell up overnight, so don't be surprised if Gillespie pops up on the injury report ahead of Saturday's rematch with the Warriors.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Makes quick return
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Gillespie (knee) has returned to Thursday's game against the Warriors, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.
Gillespie evidently got a quick look from the training staff and received the green light to check back in. He should be a full go down the stretch of Thursday's clash.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Heads to locker room
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Gillespie went to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Thursday's game against the Warriors with an apparent left knee injury, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Gillespie appeared to bump knees with Jonathan Kuminga and limped off the floor shortly after the collision. Gillespie can be considered questionable to return until further notice.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Rough night Wednesday
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Gillespie provided two points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and three steals across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 138-89 loss to the Thunder.
Gillespie had arguably his worst game of the season, scoring just two points in the blowout loss. He had scored double digits in the previous 12 games, meaning this can likely be viewed as an outlier. He will look to turn things around when the Suns face the Lakers on Sunday. He remains a must-roster player across all formats, at least until we see what his role looks like once Devin Booker returns from a groin injury.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Chips in 19 points in win
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Gillespie racked up 19 points (6-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one block in 33 minutes during Monday's 108-105 win over Minnesota.
With Devin Booker (groin) sidelined, Gillespie got the starting nod for a third consecutive contest. The 26-year-old guard delivered an efficient performance from beyond the arc and finished as the team's second-leading scorer behind Mark Williams (22). Gillespie has scored in double figures in 12 straight games, knocking down at least three triples in nine of them.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Scores career high
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Gillespie contributed 28 points (10-19 FG, 8-14 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Monday's 125-108 win over the Lakers.
Gillespie continues to raise the bar for his performances this season. His 28 points and eight triples set new career highs for Gillespie, now in his third season. He's been in and out of the starting lineup as his team navigates injuries, but he delivered in the starting role against the Lakers. More opportunity could be in Gillespie's future after Devin Booker exited in the first quarter and did not return. If Booker misses any time, Gillespie has shown he's capable of producing at a high clip.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Drills four triples in loss
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Gillespie produced 12 points (4-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt), two assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 130-112 loss to the Nuggets.
With Grayson Allen back in action, Gillespie slid to the second unit and led the Suns' bench in scoring. While he didn't deliver his best performance from the field, he still connected on at least three three-pointers for a seventh consecutive contest. Even if he isn't starting, the 26-year-old should continue to see ample playing time, especially with Jalen Green (hamstring) sidelined.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Drops team-high 24 in loss
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Gillespie finished with 24 points (9-16 FG, 6-11 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Friday's 123-119 loss to Oklahoma City.
The third-year guard set a new season high in scoring while leading the Suns in points as he made his second straight start. Gillespie has scored in double digits in eight straight games, averaging 17.5 points, 4.9 assists, 4.3 boards, 3.4 threes and 1.5 steals over that stretch while shooting 50.5 percent from the floor and 48.2 percent from long range. With Grayson Allen (quadriceps) and Jordan Goodwin (ankle) both banged up and Jalen Green (hamstring) likely not back until at least mid-December, Gillespie will continue to handle a significant role in the Phoenix backcourt.
