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O’Neale took a hit to the groin during Monday’s loss to the Nuggets, but he did return to the game and logged 29 minutes. With Devin Booker (groin) sidelined, O’Neale should remain in the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming in deep leagues.

Allen remains in the league’s concussion protocol, so he will not be available for Tuesday’s game. Ryan Dunn played 30 minutes off the bench in Monday’s loss to the Nuggets and should be in for a similar workload, as the Suns will also be without Devin Booker (groin). However, Royce O’Neale remains a superior streaming option to Dunn.

Initially listed as dealing with a sore groin, Booker’s injury is now considered a strain, and he will not play against the Nuggets. Royce O’Neale did not offer much production in Monday’s loss to Denver, but he should be streamed as long as Booker remains out.

Bol will miss a third consecutive game with a knee contusion, but his status does not impact fantasy basketball. He isn’t guaranteed to be in the rotation once cleared to resume playing.

Booker has missed two straight, and a missed practice means his status for Wednesday’s tilt with Denver is up in the air. Allen sat out Monday, and he’s in danger of missing a second straight contest. Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal will handle the scoring load if Booker is sidelined, and players like Royce O’Neale and Ryan Dunn could pick up the slack for Allen.

The Suns are stuck in an unfortunate rut, as they’ve lost the last six games that Beal has played. Of course, other factors are at play, such as Devin Booker missing the previous two games with a groin injury. The positive is that Beal has scored 49 points in those contests, shooting 20-of-37 from the field. Given his start to the season, getting Beal untracked would be great for the Suns and the fantasy managers who have him rostered.

One game removed from scoring 43 points in a loss, Durant was held in check (comparatively speaking) by the Nuggets. He still shot over 50% from the field and recorded a complete stat line, but the Suns are in a position where they need more with Devin Booker sidelined. Durant will look for revenge when the Suns host Denver on Christmas Night.

Bol’s absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy. Monday’s game will be the fifth straight he’s been inactive for.

Allen took an elbow to the head during Saturday’s loss to the Pistons and will miss a few games as he works his way through the league’s concussion protocol. With Devin Booker also out, Royce O’Neale will have added streaming value, and Ryan Dunn should play more minutes off the bench.

While Jones was his efficient self as a shooter, Devin Booker’s absence meant the Suns needed more scoring from their starting point guard. Jones’ two assists were a season-low, making that a category to watch when the Suns visit Denver on Monday with Booker sidelined. Low-assist games have not been the norm for Tyus, so fantasy managers shouldn’t be too concerned.