Grayson

Allen

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Goodwin left Sunday’s Game 1 loss to the Thunder after five minutes with a sore left calf and didn’t return. Royce O’Neale started the third quarter in his place and finished with four points in 23 minutes. O’Neale could be looking at a spot start if Goodwin is ruled out for Game 2. Grayson Allen could also be an option, though he got a DNP-CD in Game 2 as he was available despite a hamstring injury.

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.

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.