Allen registered three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and two rebounds over 12 minutes during Monday's 109-105 win over the Lakers.
Allen missed Phoenix's previous two games due to a personal matter. Royce O'Neale and Ryan Dunn were the key reserves for Phoenix on Monday, though it's likely that the Suns ramp Allen back up to his usual workload soon.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Good to go vs. Lakers
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Allen (personal) is not listed on Sunday's injury report and will be available for Monday's game against the Lakers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Allen has missed Phoenix's last two games while attending to a personal matter, but the 29-year-old will be available Monday. Allen played 21 minutes off the bench during the Suns' regular-season opener against the Clippers on Wednesday, and he finished that contest with eight points, three assists, one rebound, one steal and one block.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Not playing Saturday
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Allen (personal) is out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
The reason for Allen's absence is unknown, but he's set to miss a second straight contest. His next chance to play will come against the Lakers on Monday. Ryan Dunn and Royce O'Neale could receive increased playing time in Allen's absence.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Out for personal reasons
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Allen (personal/Achilles) won't play in Friday's game against the Lakers, Mark Medina of NBA.com reports.
Allen was initially labeled probable due to right Achilles soreness, but a personal matter will sideline him Friday. It's unclear if he'll be available for the closing half of Phoenix's back-to-back set Saturday against Dallas. Ryan Dunn and Monte Morris should see more action while Allen is out.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Probable ahead of Friday
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Allen (Achilles) is probable for Friday's matchup versus the Lakers.
Allen has been dealing with right Achilles soreness, but he was able to suit up during the club's regular-season opener and play 21 minutes. It is unclear whether the sharpshooter will be limited off the bench, but Ryan Dunn and Monte Morris are both candidates for more playing time if he is.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Good to go Wednesday
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Allen (Achilles) will play in Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.
Allen was labeled probable for Wednesday's regular-season opener, so it's no surprise to see the sharpshooter active. Allen started in 74 of 75 regular-season games last year with Phoenix but will be one of the Suns' top bench pieces in 2024-25.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Expected to play Wednesday
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Allen (Achilles) is probable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Clippers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports
Allen missed the entire preseason schedule due to Achilles soreness, but he logged a full practice Monday and is expected to be ready for the regular season. After being a full-time starter last year, the sharpshooter is expected to operate off the bench this season, with newcomer Tyus Jones handling point-guard duties and pushing Devin Booker over to shooting guard.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Logs full practice Monday
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Allen (Achilles) was a full participant in Monday's practice, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Allen battled Achilles soreness during training camp and missed the entire preseason schedule. However, the sharpshooter is ramping up ahead of the regular season and should return to game action before long. After being a regular starter last season, Allen will shift to the bench this year, as newcomer Tyus Jones is expected to take over point-guard duties in Phoenix.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Held out Thursday
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Allen (Achilles) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Allen has yet to gain clearance to participate in basketball drills due to Achilles soreness, so he'll likely need to make more progress in practice before seeing game action. Thursday's exhibition is Phoenix's last of the preseason, meaning Allen's next chance to suit up will arrive in the regular-season opener Wednesday against the Clippers.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Limited in practice
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Coach Mike Budenholzer said Tuesday that Allen (Achilles) hasn't done any basketball work, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Allen has been a limited participant during practices due to Achilles soreness, though the club is aiming to have him back by Opening Night. The sharpshooter has yet to appear in the preseason, and he has only one more chance to do, which will come Thursday against the Lakers.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Won't play vs. Denver
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Allen (Achilles) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Allen is aiming to be available for the regular-season opener against the Clippers on Oct. 23, so it's not surprising to see him being held out of a preseason contest. The Suns have just one preseason game left before the start of the 2024-25 campaign.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Out with Achilles soreness
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Allen (personal) will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Pistons due to Achilles soreness, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.
Allen missed the Suns' first two exhibition games due to personal reasons, but he rejoined the team Friday. Phoenix will err on the side of caution with its sharpshooter in order to ensure his health for the regular season. When healthy, the Duke product is expected to provide shooting off the bench as a depth wing option.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Back with team
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Allen (personal) was spotted in the Suns' practice building on the stationary bike Friday, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
While Allen has already been ruled out for Friday's preseason matchup with the Pistons, his absence for personal reasons shouldn't extend much longer. Allen's next chance to play is Sunday's preseason contest against the Nuggets.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Won't play Tuesday
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Allen (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Pistons, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Allen's absence is not expected to affect his availability for Opening Night, and with the 28-year-old out the Suns will likely get an extended look at Damion Lee and Collin Gillespie. Allen's next opportunity to suit up will come at home Friday against the Pistons.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Expected to come off bench
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Coach Mike Budenholzer said Friday that Tyus Jones will begin the year in the starting five, leaving Allen (ankle) to come off the bench, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Allen is expected to retreat to the bench in favor of Jones, who will start in the backcourt alongside Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Allen made 75 regular-season appearances (74 starts) last season and averaged 13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists across 33.5 minutes per game. The 28-year-old also shot a career-high 46.1 percent from three-point range last season, and he will likely serve as a crucial offensive spark off the bench.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Unavailable for Game 4
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Allen (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 4 against the Timberwolves, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Allen will miss a second game in a row after he aggravated a sprained right ankle in third quarter of the Suns' 105-93 loss to the Timberwolves on Tuesday in Game 2 of the series. Eric Gordon and Royce O'Neale should continue to see expanded roles in Allen's absence.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Questionable for Game 4
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Allen (ankle) is questionable for Game 4 against the Timberwolves on Sunday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Allen didn't play in Game 3 of the series Friday, and his status is unclear, although the questionable tag leaves the door open for a return in what might be the final game of the Suns' season. Allen is averaging just 3.5 points per game while shooting a meager 20 percent from the field in his two appearances during the current series.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Questionable for Game 3
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Allen (ankle) is questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Timberwolves, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Allen tweaked his right ankle injury during Tuesday's Game 2 but underwent an X-ray after the matchup that came back negative. He practiced in a limited capacity Thursday and was able to run with a water treadmill. He also said that his ankle feels "better than expected." It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Friday's matchup, but it's encouraging that he was able to do some activity Thursday.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Avoids serious injury
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Coach Frank Vogel said Tuesday that X-rays came back negative on Allen's right ankle, and he should be considered day-to-day, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Allen has dealt with a right ankle injury through the first two games of the series against Minnesota and should be considered questionable for Game 3 on Friday. If Allen is unable to suit up, Eric Gordon and Royce O'Neale will likely receive increased playing time.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Won't return Tuesday
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Allen has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's Game 2 against the Timberwolves due to a right ankle injury. He will end the contest with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal in 17 minutes.
Allen will sit out the remainder of Game 2 after landing awkwardly on Timberwolves guard Mike Conley early in the third quarter. Allen has been held to just seven total points across the first two games of the series while dealing with an ankle injury. Allen's availability for Game 3 on Friday is uncertain.