The Phoenix Suns got a bit healthier Tuesday ahead of their home matchup against the Denver Nuggets, with guards Royce O’Neale (left knee soreness) and Grayson Allen (left knee injury management) listed as available after three and four straight absences, respectively.
O’Neale hadn’t missed any action before his injury, whereas Allen has missed 28 games this season, with his knee being the primary culprit. O’Neale was named in the starting lineup alongside Devin Booker, Collin Gillespie, Jalen Green and Oso Ighodaro.
Ryan Dunn was a late addition to the report and is out due to right groin soreness. The forward has appeared in 63 games this season and averaged 5.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists.
Dillon Brooks (left hand fracture), Mark Williams (left foot third metatarsal stress reaction), Amir Coffey (left ankle sprain) and Haywood Highsmith (right knee injury management) remain out for their respective ailments.
Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro reported Monday that Brooks and Williams are expected back with Phoenix “at some point next week,” when the Suns will be in the middle of a four-game road trip.
Nuggets mostly healthy vs. Suns
Denver’s Peyton Watson is the lone Nuggets player on the injury report, as the 23-year-old was ruled out for right hamstring injury management.
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