Allen (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 4 against the Timberwolves, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Allen will miss a second game in a row after he aggravated a sprained right ankle in third quarter of the Suns' 105-93 loss to the Timberwolves on Tuesday in Game 2 of the series. Eric Gordon and Royce O'Neale should continue to see expanded roles in Allen's absence.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Questionable for Game 4
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Allen (ankle) is questionable for Game 4 against the Timberwolves on Sunday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Allen didn't play in Game 3 of the series Friday, and his status is unclear, although the questionable tag leaves the door open for a return in what might be the final game of the Suns' season. Allen is averaging just 3.5 points per game while shooting a meager 20 percent from the field in his two appearances during the current series.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Won't play Friday
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Allen (ankle) won't play in Friday's Game 3 versus the Timberwolves.
Allen was able to get in a limited practice Thursday and is considered day-to-day, so the Suns could get him back for Game 4 on Sunday. Eric Gordon and Royce O'Neale are candidates to see increased run in Game 3 while Allen sits out with a sprained right ankle.
Allen (ankle) is questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Timberwolves, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Allen tweaked his right ankle injury during Tuesday's Game 2 but underwent an X-ray after the matchup that came back negative. He practiced in a limited capacity Thursday and was able to run with a water treadmill. He also said that his ankle feels "better than expected." It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Friday's matchup, but it's encouraging that he was able to do some activity Thursday.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Avoids serious injury
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Coach Frank Vogel said Tuesday that X-rays came back negative on Allen's right ankle, and he should be considered day-to-day, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Allen has dealt with a right ankle injury through the first two games of the series against Minnesota and should be considered questionable for Game 3 on Friday. If Allen is unable to suit up, Eric Gordon and Royce O'Neale will likely receive increased playing time.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Tweaks ankle Tuesday
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Allen left Tuesday's Game 2 against the Timberwolves with 9:17 remaining in the third quarter due to an apparent right ankle injury, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Allen landed awkwardly on Timberwolves guard Mike Conley and appeared to aggravate the right ankle injury that he suffered in Game 1. If Allen is unable to return, Eric Gordon, Royce O'Neale and Josh Okogie are candidates to receive increased playing time.
Allen has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's Game 2 against the Timberwolves due to a right ankle injury. He will end the contest with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal in 17 minutes.
Allen will sit out the remainder of Game 2 after landing awkwardly on Timberwolves guard Mike Conley early in the third quarter. Allen has been held to just seven total points across the first two games of the series while dealing with an ankle injury. Allen's availability for Game 3 on Friday is uncertain.
Allen (ankle) is available for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Timberwolves, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Allen has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a right ankle sprain. The 28-year-old guard failed to make a three in Game 1 but shot 46.1 percent on 5.9 three-point attempts per contest during the regular season. Allen won't operate on a minutes restriction.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Questionable for Tuesday
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Coach Frank Vogel said Allen (ankle) was a limited participant during Monday's practice and is questionable for Game 2 against the Timberwolves on Tuesday, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Allen tallied four points (0-3 3Pt) and five rebounds in 25 minutes before leaving the Game 1 loss with a sprained right ankle. X-rays returned negative, and the sharpshooter could at least do parts of Monday's practice, both positive signs. However, his availability will likely come down to a game-time decision.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Dealing with sprained ankle
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Suns head coach Frank Vogel said after Saturday's 120-95 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the series that X-rays on Allen's right ankle returned negative, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Allen has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain, but the severity of the injury isn't clear, making it uncertain if he'll be able to play in Game 2 of the series Tuesday. Before leaving Saturday's contest, Allen recorded four points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Questionable to return Saturday
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Allen (ankle) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Allen was involved in a heavy collision during the third quarter, and it remains to be seen if the Suns will bring him back for the final stretch of the contest. If he's unable to return, Royce O'Neale, Eric Gordon and even Josh Okogie could be in line to see more minutes off the bench.
Allen closed Sunday's 125-106 victory over the Timberwolves with 20 points (8-11 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals in 33 minutes.
With Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal all healthy to wrap up the regular season, Allen's usage has been capped the last couple of weeks, but he still provided solid numbers. Over his last six games, the 28-year-old wing has averaged 14.7 points, 5.3 boards, 2.7 threes, 1.7 assists and 1.5 steals, recording multiple steals four times.
