Phoenix Suns guard Josh Okogie will be sitting out Sunday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right hip injury, the team announced. This late scratch will likely result in increased playing time for Saben Lee and Eric Gordon.
According to our models, Okogie was projected to score 6.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 15.2 FanDuel points across 18.0 minutes of action. However, his absence will necessitate adjustments to the team’s lineup and playing strategy.
Recent NBA player news also includes updates on various injuries and player statuses for upcoming games. Bilal Coulibaly from the Washington Wizards, Matisse Thybulle from Portland, Chris Livingston from Milwaukee, MarJon Beauchamp from the Bucks, Derrick Rose from Memphis, and Jalen Brunson from the New York Knicks are all dealing with different injury situations, affecting their availability for their respective teams’ upcoming matches.
Furthermore, in recent Phoenix Suns player news, Royce O’Neale will be starting in place of the injured Devin Booker, while Jusuf Nurkic is active for Sunday night’s game. Bradley Beal, who was listed as probable for Sunday’s game, will be playing, whereas Eric Gordon was not listed for the match due to a groin injury.
Stay tuned for more updates on player injuries and game lineups as the NBA season progresses.
