Josh

Okogie

Allen was initially expected to return after missing four games with a concussion, but he injured his shoulder, which will keep him sidelined for at least one more game. Josh Okogie should continue to play a significant role off the bench, and with Royce O’Neale also sidelined, he may play enough to be worth streaming for steals.

Inactive for Phoenix’s last four games, Allen participated in nearly all of Monday’s practice. With Royce O’Neale (ankle) ruled out, Allen will provide needed depth if allowed to play against the Grizzlies. Josh Okogie, who wasn’t worth streaming with the injuries, will lose out on playing time.

Dunn replaced Royce O’Neale in the starting lineup on Saturday, and the rookie will likely retain that role for the foreseeable future. O’Neale suffered a sprained left ankle during the second quarter of Saturday’s game and did not return. Dunn was 1-of-6 from three, but a 5-of-6 night from two led to his establishing a new career-high with 15 points. Dunn will be worth rostering until more is known about the severity of O’Neale’s injury, and Josh Okogie also deserves deep-league consideration. He played 31 minutes off the bench, finishing with 11 points (4-of-8 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, two steals, two blocks, and one 3-pointer.

O’Neale sprained his ankle after rejecting a Dennis Schroder layup attempt during the first half of Saturday’s game. His absence resulted in more playing time for Josh Okogie. With Devin Booker also sidelined, Okogie and Ryan Dunn (who started Saturday’s game) will have added value in the short term. Okogie offers a little more offensively, but Dunn may play more minutes.

Dunn has missed the Suns’ last two games, but he’ll be back on Friday. Josh Okogie has been filling out some of the bench minutes in place of Dunn, but he’ll likely be pushed back out of the rotation.

Saturday’s game will be the second Dunn has missed after injuring his ankle during Tuesday’s win over the Spurs. His absence has pushed Josh Okogie into the rotation, but Grayson Allen is a better streaming option due to Kevin Durant (ankle) also sitting out.

Dunn did not play in Thursday’s loss to the Pelicans, with his absence freeing up minutes for some of Phoenix’s other reserves. Josh Okogie cracked the rotation in New Orleans but only played 11 minutes, which isn’t enough to impact fantasy basketball. Grayson Allen will be a better streaming option if Dunn remains out.

Allen has missed Phoenix’s last two games, with Royce O’Neale and Josh Okogie each getting a start. If Allen is back, he should be the one to fill the starting spot in place of Bradley Beal, who will remain out once again with a calf contusion.

This will be a third straight absence for Beal, and if Grayson Allen (hamstring) plays, he should get the starting nod in his place. If not, one of Josh Okogie or Royce O’Neale should fill the void. Each has gotten a start over the last two games, with Okogie having started most recently.

After scoring a season-high 25 points in Wednesday’s loss to the Kings, Okogie will make his first start of the season in Oklahoma City. Royce O’Neale heads back to the bench, which may be better for him after struggling in Sacramento. Deep-league managers who added O’Neale recently should hold onto him, as the minutes will remain.