Ish Wainright News, Rumors, Updates - Phoenix Suns | FOX Sports

Doubtful for Firday Wainright (back) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Wainright is still recovering from a back injury and his 2022-23 debut will likely be pushed back once again. If the forward is unable to play, his next chance to see the court will be Sunday against Houston.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with back issue Wainright has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors due to pain in his lower back, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Wainright has yet to make his 2022-23 debut, and he'll have to wait a little while longer while he returns to health. He'll be considered questionable for Phoenix's next contest Friday against the Pelicans.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signs two-way deal Wainwright signed a two-way NBA contract Wednesday to return to Phoenix, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Impact Wainwright has agreed to a two-way contract to return to Phoenix after spending the 2021-22 season with the franchise. The former Baylor standout averaged 2.4 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.4 steals per game across 45 appearances.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix Suns 'Fun Facts': Meet Ish Wainright, lover of schnitzels and döner\u00a0kebabs Our 'Fun Facts' series with Phoenix Suns players continues with Ish Wainright, who loved the food overseas starting with schnitzels and döne...

MAY 13, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Phoenix Suns 'Fun Facts': Cam Johnson, Iffe Lundberg and Ish Wainright Fun Facts Phoenix Suns fans don't know about their favorite Suns players.

APRIL 18, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Phoenix Suns convert Ish Wainright's two-way into a standard contract Phoenix Suns convert forward Ish Wainright's two-way into a standard contract after waiving veteran big Frank Kaminsky. last week.

APRIL 10, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Signs standard NBA contract Wainwright's two-way contract was converted into a standard NBA deal Sunday.

Impact Wainwright has averaged 2.1 points and 1.2 rebounds in 7.4 minutes across 44 appearances during his first season in the NBA. The 27-year-old rookie had his best game of the season Wednesday, notching season highs in points (20), rebounds (eight), assists (four) and steals (three).

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up career-best point total Wainright posted 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt), eight rebounds, four assists and three steals over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 113-109 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Prior to Wednesday's game, Wainright had only one NBA double-digit scoring effort to his name -- a 10-point performance against San Antonio on Jan. 30. The Baylor product doubled that output against the Clippers with a performance that included a career-best four three-pointers. Wainright may get a few more opportunities to produce if Phoenix continues to rest its starters over its final two games of the regular season, but he isn't likely to be a big part of the team's playoff rotation.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Staking claim to rotation spot Wainright posted a career-high 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt) to go with two rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal across 20 minutes Sunday in the Suns' 115-110 win over the...

Impact An afterthought for much of the season, Wainright has seized hold of a rotation spot over the last four games, logging 10 or more minutes in each contest. The 27-year-old rookie has been afforded the opportunity due to Jae Crowder (wrist) missing time, but Wainright is still likely to see his role downsized whenever Crowder is cleared to return to action.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Wainright (conditioning) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Wainright will be able to suit up after spending less than a week in the league's health and safety protocols. He averaged 2.8 points and 1.4 rebounds in 9.2 minutes per game across his five appearances prior to his one-game absence.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Indiana Wainright (conditioning) is questionable for Friday's game against Indiana.

Impact Wainright landed in the league's health and safety protocols Monday but has now cleared the protocols. While the 27-year-old is still dealing with conditioning concerns, he'll have a chance to return against the Pacers.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors' Ishmail Wainright is a walking culture-builder: 'Everyone wants to cheer for a guy like that' He played college basketball and football, an American who plays for Uganda internationally and a bonafide leader: Meet Ishmail Wainright.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM