Suns' Royce O'Neale: Delivers stellar line in return
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O'Neale (knee) tallied 17 points (5-8 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 28 minutes Tuesday in the Suns' 125-123 loss to the Nuggets.
After missing the Suns' previous three games due to left knee soreness, O'Neale returned to his usual spot in the starting five Tuesday and supplied one of his better all-around lines of the season. O'Neale should remain a reliable streaming option for three-pointers and steals while he continues to handle a 25-plus-minute starting role, but his low usage rate (14.4 percent) and field-goal percentage (41.9 percent) cap his overall fantasy upside.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Good to go Tuesday
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O'Neale (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.
As expected, O'Neale will shed his probable tag and return from a three-game absence due to left knee soreness. With the veteran forward back in action, there will be fewer minutes available for guys like Rasheer Fleming and Jordan Goodwin.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Likely to play Tuesday
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O'Neale (knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against Denver.
O'Neale has missed the previous three games due to left knee soreness but is on track to suit up Tuesday. The forward has been a fixture in Phoenix's starting lineup and is averaging 9.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 27.4 minutes per contest across his past 10 appearances.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Won't suit up Sunday
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O'Neale (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
O'Neale will miss a third straight game due to left knee soreness, and his next opportunity to return will come Tuesday against Denver. Jordan Goodwin will likely remain in the starting five in O'Neale's absence, while Rasheer Fleming and Ryan Dunn are candidates for increased playing time.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Questionable Sunday
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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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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Doubtful for Saturday
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O'Neale (knee) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
O'Neale is on track to miss his second straight game, which could result in another start for Jordan Goodwin. Check back for official word on O'Neale's status closer to Saturday's tipoff.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Won't play Thursday
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O'Neale (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
O'Neale will miss his first game of the season Thursday. Rasheer Fleming is a candidate to start and could get an extended look after some positive moments in recent outings.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Iffy for Thursday
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O'Neale is questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs due to left knee soreness.
The veteran forward is at risk of missing his first game of the season Thursday. Rasheer Fleming and Haywood Highsmith stand out as the most likely choices to join the starting lineup at power forward in the event that O'Neale is ruled out.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Drains five treys Thursday
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O'Neale totaled 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 win over the Pacers.
O'Neale has been absolutely locked in from three-point range of late and has drained at least three three-pointers in three of his last four games. His role on offense is limited to being a spot-up shooter beyond the arc, but he'll retain strong fantasy value as long as he remains hot. O'Neale is making 40.3 percent of his three-pointers in 11 games since the All-Star break.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Does damage from downtown
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O'Neale ended Tuesday's 129-114 victory over the Bucks with 21 points (7-11 FG, 7-11 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and two steals across 32 minutes.
O'Neale had his shot working early and often from beyond the arc in this one. He set a new season high in made triples, which surpassed his previous best of six treys against Memphis on Oct. 29. This was an unexpected scoring burst out of the Baylor product, who was averaging only 6.6 points over his last nine outings heading into Tuesday's clash.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Will suit up Friday
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O'Neale (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
O'Neale will shake off his questionable tag due to right foot soreness and keep his record of perfect attendance this season alive. In seven games since the All-Star break, the veteran forward has averaged 6.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 27.6 minutes per tilt.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Iffy for Friday
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O'Neale (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
O'Neale has some soreness in his right foot and could miss the second leg of this back-to-back set. He's been very quiet in recent outings and doesn't hold much fantasy appeal. Ryan Dunn could take on a larger role if O'Neale is unable to play.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Poor showing in loss
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O'Neale ended with three points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and four rebounds across 18 minutes during Thursday's 105-103 loss to the Bulls.
This was a dud for O'Neale as he continues to underwhelm in fantasy hoops. Over his last six games, he's seeing 27.9 minutes per contest with 6.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Hits game-winning three
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O'Neale provided 13 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 28 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 victory over the Lakers.
O'Neale sank a clutch three-pointer with seconds remaining to seal the narrow victory, thwarting the Lakers' late rally in dramatic fashion. O'Neale finally paid off as a top producer while filling in for Dillon Brooks (hand) after totaling only nine points and nine rebounds over the previous two games. He'll be a regular starter, but his results will be unpredictable and often fall below expectations.
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Suns' Royce O'Neale: Held scoreless in loss
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O'Neale finished Sunday's 92-77 loss to the Trail Blazers with zero points (0-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, one block and one steal over 25 minutes.
O'Neale was held scoreless for just the second time in 58 games this season. However, he managed to turn in a serviceable effort on the boards, racking up seven rebounds for a third straight game. O'Neale also made an impact defensively by recording at least one steal and one block for a second straight matchup.
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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.
