X-rays were negative for Suns guard Grayson Allen, who left today’s game with an ankle injury, tweets Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports. Coach Frank Vogel told reporters that Allen has been diagnosed with a sprain. His availability for Tuesday’s Game 2 will depend on how he responds to treatment. … [Read more...] about X-Rays Negative On Grayson Allen’s Ankle
Pacific Notes: Beal, Ellis, K. Jones, Russell
Suns guard Bradley Beal admitted that the finger he injured on his right hand last month is still far from 100%, but told reporters on Thursday that he has gotten more comfortable playing with a wrap on his ring finger and dealing with the pain (Twitter video link via Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports). “It’s definitely a little, I think, partially torn, sprained, whatever they … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Beal, Ellis, K. Jones, Russell
Pacific Notes: Monk, Murray, Warriors, Suns, O’Neale
Asked earlier this week about Malik Monk‘s recovery from an MCL sprain, Shams Charania of The Athletic said during an appearance on FanDuel’s Run it Back show (Twitter video link) that the Kings guard still isn’t anywhere close to returning to action. “Malik Monk is going to be out well into April and May. He’s not going to return anywhere in this play-in tournament (or) the … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Monk, Murray, Warriors, Suns, O’Neale
Pacific Notes: Davis, Lee, Allen, Kawhi, Kings, Warriors
Anthony Davis missed the final six minutes of Sunday’s victory over New Orleans due to back spasms, but he’s confident he’ll be ready to go on Tuesday when the Lakers and Pelicans meet again in the play-in tournament, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “No doubt that I’m going to play,” Davis said after Sunday’s game. Davis’ injury occurred with 5:52 remaining in the fourth quarter … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Davis, Lee, Allen, Kawhi, Kings, Warriors
Suns Sign Grayson Allen To Four-Year, $70MM Extension
APRIL 16: Allen’s contract extension is official, the Suns announced today in a press release. “Grayson embodies our values and we are committed to him being a key member of our core as we continue to build together into the future,” Suns president of basketball operations James Jones said in a statement. “He has been outstanding for us this season, leading the league in … [Read more...] about Suns Sign Grayson Allen To Four-Year, $70MM Extension