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Highsmith

After spending four seasons in Miami, Highsmith was dealt to Brooklyn ahead of last season. They waived him in February, though he never appeared in a game for the Nets. Phoenix signed him after that, and he suited up seven times for them before last season ended. The 29-year-old will enter free agency following an injury-riddled season, which stemmed from a knee surgery that he underwent last August.

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.

One week removed from injuring his hamstring during an April 10 loss to the Lakers, Allen did not play in Friday’s win over the Warriors despite being announced as available. Haywood Highsmith played 10 minutes off the bench; he’s likely to be the odd man out if Allen can play on Sunday’s series opener in Oklahoma City.

Highsmith hasn’t played since March 17 as he continues to manage a knee injury. The 29-year-old forward is available for the last game of the regular season and may see some minutes as the Suns rest other players ahead of the Play-In Tournament.

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.

Highsmith’s continued absence does not affect active fantasy leagues, as his minutes have been limited when healthy. Friday and Sunday may be games where Ryan Dunn and Rasheer Fleming get more minutes, as the Suns are locked into the No. 7 seed in the West.

Highsmith’s continued absence will not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.

This will be a 10th straight absence for Highsmith, but with the Suns’ starters all healthy, this won’t alter Phoenix’s rotation.

Highsmith’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, especially in the aftermath of Dillon Brooks’ return from a fractured hand.

Highsmith and Coffey’s continued absences don’t affect fantasy basketball, especially with Dillon Brooks returning from a fractured hand on Tuesday. However, it does leave the Suns down two options on the wings.