Phoenix Suns forward Royce O’Neale, who was listed as questionable for the team’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, has been cleared to play. O’Neale had been dealing with a right shoulder contusion but is now set to join the Suns on the court.
However, the Suns will be without guards Josh Okogie, who is sidelined with a lower abdominal strain, and Damion Lee, who has been out for the entire season after undergoing surgery on his right meniscus.
On the other side, the Hawks will be missing guard Trae Young due to a torn ligament in his finger, while Wesley Matthews is questionable due to an illness. Additionally, several other players, including Saddiq Bey, Kobe Bufkin, AJ Griffin, Mouhamed Gueye, and Jalen Johnson, will also be absent for the Hawks in the upcoming game against the Suns.
Royce O’Neale, who joined the Suns midseason, has been a valuable addition to the team, averaging 8.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in the 17 games he has played for the Suns. His performance on the court has been notable, as he contributed 13 points and four rebounds in the Suns’ recent victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
As the Suns gear up to face the Hawks, the absence of key players on both teams sets the stage for an intriguing matchup. Fans can catch all the action on the Arizona Sports app, 98.7, and ArizonaSports.com as the Suns take on the Hawks at 7:30 p.m.
