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Gillespie

After three seasons playing on two-way contracts, Gillespie played well enough last season to earn a substantial payday when free agency opens at the end of the month. Starting 58 of the 80 games he played last season, the 6-foot-1 guard averaged 12.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.9 three-pointers in 28.5 minutes. Gillespie should take on a similar role next season, and he’s capable of offering consistent late-round value in standard leagues.

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.

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.

Goodwin hurt his calf five minutes into Game 1 of the series against the Thunder and hasn’t played since. Even with Goodwin sidelined in Game 2, Grayson Allen got a DNP-CD again. Collin Gillespie moved into the starting lineup for Game 2 and had seven points in 29 minutes. Expect Gillespie to start again with Goodwin still out.

Down two starters, the Suns’ depth will be tested against one of the deeper teams in the league on Wednesday. Phoenix was blown out in Sunday’s opener, but will have a chance to even the series before going back home for Game 3.

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.

Allen injured his hamstring during the Suns’ penultimate game of the regular season, an April 10 loss to the Lakers. According to Ott, the veteran guard’s availability for Friday’s Play-In Tournament game against the Warriors will depend on whether he can sprint. Royce O’Neale and Collin Gillespie take on added importance in their respective roles with Allen unavailable.

Gillespie will sit out the Suns’ final regular-season game, as the outcome will not affect the team’s playoff seeding. Jamaree Bouyea is likely to play significant minutes with Devin Booker and Jalen Green also out.

While Gillespie and Highsmith are questionable, their situations differ greatly. Gillespie has been a consistent presence in the Suns’ rotation, most recently starting Friday’s loss to the Lakers. If he can’t play, Jamaree Bouyea could move into the starting lineup. As for Highsmith, he has been out since March 17. The Suns may want to get him on the floor for a bit on Sunday, their last opportunity to play a game ahead of Tuesday’s Play-In Tournament matchup with the Trail Blazers or Clippers.

The Suns are without Jordan Goodwin, Devin Booker and Jalen Green, freeing up three spots in the starting lineup. Gillespie, Allen and Dunn will start, with the first two offering a higher offensive ceiling for fantasy managers in active leagues.