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Report: Grayson Allen traded to Hornets

Grayson Allen

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ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Suns have traded Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale and a 2033 first-round pick to the Hornets for Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick.

After three seasons in Phoenix, Allen is headed back to the Eastern Conference. While injuries limited him to 51 games, the veteran guard averaged a career-high 16.5 points, 3.8 assists and 3.1 three-pointers for the Suns last season. When available, Allen is one of the best three-point shooters in the league, and a solid defender as well. His addition gives the Hornets welcome perimeter depth, which is needed in the aftermath of LaMelo Ball being traded to the Timberwolves. However, availability concerns will affect where Allen is selected in most fantasy drafts.

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Kon Knueppel (hamstring) will miss the preseason and be re-evaluated during the first week of the regular season.

Given how well Knueppel played as a rookie and the Hornets’ decision to move on from LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, Friday’s news gives his 2026-27 season a brutal start. At a minimum, the runner-up for Rookie of the Year will be sidelined for four weeks, and that’s just for him to be re-evaluated. According to the Hornets, Knueppel suffered the left hamstring injury during an offseason on-court activity. His absence boosts the early-season values of Brandon Miller and Coby White while also making Grayson Allen a more viable late-round option in drafts.
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Jordan Goodwin (calf) is out for Game 4 against the Thunder on Monday.

Goodwin hasn’t played since he injured his calf five minutes into the series’ opening game. The 27-year-old guard was said to have been progressing in his recovery, but was still ruled out for Game 4. Collin Gillespie has replaced him in the starting lineup while Grayson Allen provides additional depth off the bench.
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Suns head coach Jordan Ott said Sunday that Jordan Goodwin (calf) is improving and should be questionable for Monday’s Game 4 against the Thunder.

Injured during the series opener, Goodwin did not play in Games 2 or 3. Collin Gillespie has moved into the starting lineup, and Grayson Allen’s return during Saturday’s Game 3 defeat gave the Suns additional depth on the perimeter. Goodwin is most impactful as a defender, giving Phoenix another option to throw at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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Grayson Allen (hamstring) is available for Game 3 against the Thunder on Saturday.

Allen picked up DNP-CDs in each of the first two games of the series. It wouldn’t be a surprise if that’s the case again, even with Jordan Goodwin (calf) already ruled out for Game 3 against the Thunder on Saturday.
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Grayson Allen (hamstring) is questionable for Game 3 against the Thunder on Saturday.

Allen received DNP-CDs in each of the first two games of the series. Even with Jordan Goodwin (calf) out for Game 2, Allen didn’t see the court despite being available. Even if he clears the injury report for Game 3, it’s unclear if Allen is going to play at all in this series.
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Grayson Allen (hamstring) is available to play against the Thunder on Wednesday.

As was the case ahead of Game 1, Allen has been upgraded from questionable to available for Wednesday’s contest. The three-point shooter was healthy for Sunday’s playoff opener but did not see any minutes. With the injury absence of Jordan Goodwin, Allen could see more opportunities in Game 2.
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Grayson Allen (hamstring) is questionable for Game 2 against the Thunder on Wednesday.

Allen was available for Game 1 after being on the injury report with a hamstring, but got a DNP-CD. Jordan Goodwin (calf) left the game and didn’t return, which could open a starting spot for Game 2. It’s just difficult to gauge how much Allen might be considered for that spot after his bizarre lack of any minutes at all in Game 1.
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Jordan Goodwin (calf) is questionable for Game 2 against the Thunder on Wednesday.

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Jordan Goodwin (calf) will not return to Sunday’s Game 1 against the Thunder.

Goodwin played five first-half minutes before exiting with a sore left calf, and he has now been ruled out for the rest of the game. Royce O’Neale started the third quarter and will take on an important role, especially with Grayson Allen (hamstring) yet to play despite being listed as available.
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Grayson Allen (hamstring) is available for Sunday’s Game 1 against the Thunder.

Allen is back after a three-game absence, giving the Suns additional depth on the perimeter. His minutes are likely to come at the expense of Collin Gillespie and Haywood Highsmith, with the latter being more likely to fall out of the Suns’ rotation entirely.

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Trevon Brazile amassed 12 points (5-of-7 FGs, 0-of-3 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, two steals, two blocks and two three-pointers in Friday’s exhibition against the Lakers.

With Aaron Gordon sitting out Friday’s preseason finale, the Nuggets inserted Brazile into the starting lineup. The rookie, who dropped 22 points on Wednesday against the Clippers, had another solid outing to end his first preseason. Brazile may not play heavy minutes, but he’s clearly done enough to crack the Nuggets’ rotation right away.
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DeMar DeRozan accounted for 14 points (6-of-9 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), one rebound, five assists, one steal and two blocks in Friday’s exhibition against the Lakers.

After sitting out Wednesday’s exhibition against the Clippers, DeRozan played 27 minutes off the bench on Friday. He’ll be asked to do what he’s done throughout his career: score, albeit in a reserve role. With Julian Strawther (knee) out for at least six weeks, DeRozan’s scoring ability becomes even more important. While this may lower DeRozan’s fantasy ceiling, he remains a solid option for fantasy managers punting three-pointers.
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Christian Braun tallied 16 points (5-of-10 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, two steals and two three-pointers in Friday’s exhibition against the Lakers.

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