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Booker fell hard on his back at the end of the first quarter of Tuesday’s loss to the Grizzlies. While he did play 40 minutes, the Suns star will not play Wednesday due to a lower back contusion. With Grayson Allen (knee) also out, Ryan Dunn should play more than five minutes, as he did against the Grizzlies.

Durant will be back in the lineup after missing Phoenix’s last three games due to a sprained left ankle. He’ll return to the starting lineup, which will likely push Ryan Dunn back to playing a reserve role after he played 13 minutes as a starter on Saturday.

Durant has missed Phoenix’s last three games with a sprained left ankle but appears to be on track to return Tuesday night against Memphis. If KD plays, Ryan Dunn or Royce O’Neale will return to the bench, with the former being the more likely choice. Also, Bol Bol’s playing time may take a hit despite playing well in Durant’s absence.

Durant has missed Phoenix’s last two games with a sprained left ankle. Grayson Allen, who is also questionable, filled the void in the starting lineup. Ryan Dunn could be forced to start if both players are forced to sit out Saturday night. Dunn offers limited offensive value to fantasy managers whether he starts or comes off the bench.

After back-to-back strong performances, Beal will sit out against the Jazz, where he’ll join Kevin Durant. Dunn is active, and he’ll presumably slot into the starting five.

Dunn is dealing with soreness in his left ankle, which is the same one he sprained in late January. The rookie missed two games with that injury but has appeared in the last five, most recently playing 11 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to Oklahoma City. If Kevin Durant (ankle) returns from his injury, he can compensate for Dunn’s potential absence.

Beal has scored 25 points off the bench in two straight games, but has popped up on the injury report with a toe injury. Given his questionable listing, there’s a real chance the 31-year-old shooting guard could miss Friday’s game. Ryan Dunn would figure to see more minutes if Beal were out.

Durant missed Wednesday’s game against the Thunder and is listed as questionable for Friday with an ankle injury. Royce O’Neale and Ryan Dunn filled in for Durant Wednesday and would do so again Friday if the 36-year-old small forward is out again.

This doesn’t come as a surprise, since KD was initially listed as doubtful. However, it won’t do anything to quiet the trade rumors that have been swirling. Ryan Dunn and Royce O’Neale should take on extra minutes with Durant unavailable.

Durant stuffed the stat sheet in his last game out, but he’ll be forced to miss at least one game with a left ankle sprain. In his absence, expect Royce O’Neale and Ryan Dunn to pick up the slack. The report that Phoenix is entertaining trade offers for Durant makes Wednesday’s absence a bit more intriguing.