Impact Plumlee will return to his regular bench role since Jusuf Nurkic is back and available to reclaim his starting spot. Plumlee isn't expected to see enough minutes off the bench to be a reliable fantasy option.
17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
MASON PLUMLEE #22 - CENTER - PHOENIX SUNS
4.4 PPG •
6.2 RPG •
1.7 APG
4.4 PPG
6.2 RPG
1.7 APG
Returning to bench role Plumlee is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Blocks four shots Plumlee accumulated seven points (2-5 FG, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four blocks and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 115-110 loss to Orlando.
Impact Plumlee made his third start in a row while filling in for the injured Jusuf Nurkic (calf). In those games, Plumlee was a serviceable fantasy streamer with averages of 4.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.0 blocks. He could be worth a look again if Nurkic is unable to return Dec. 13 against the Jazz.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
CJ McCollum Puts Mason Plumlee on Skates
DECEMBER 6 • YOUTUBE
Moving to starting role Plumlee is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact The Suns will tweak things in the frontcourt and Plumlee will get the nod as the rim protector, sending Oso Ighodaro to the bench. The veteran big man is averaging 7.8 points and 9.8 rebounds per game in four starts this season.
DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Slides to bench Tuesday Plumlee will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Impact With Oso Ighodaro joining the starting five, Plumlee will retreat to the bench. In his last five outings (two starts), the big man averaged 3.2 points and 4.8 rebounds across 13.0 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Plumlee is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Impact Plumlee will move into the starting lineup due to the absence of Jusuf Nurkic (ankle). The veteran big man is averaging 9.7 points and 11.0 rebounds per game in his previous three starts this season.
DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
11-20-24 Phoenix Suns Shootaround Media Availability: Devin Booker and Mason Plumlee
NOVEMBER 20 • YOUTUBE
Grabs 11 rebounds in loss Plumlee ended Monday's 109-99 loss to the Magic with eight points (3-7 FG, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds and six assists in 23 minutes.
Impact Plumlee filled in for Jusuf Nurkic (ankle), who had to take a day off after attempting to play though an injury. Although Plumlee didn't produce as a scorer, he held up in the paint with 11 boards and outdid Goga Bitadze in the category. If Nurkic needs more time to heal, Plumlee will be in line for another start against the Knicks Wednesday evening.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Gets starting nod Sunday Plumlee will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Impact The Suns will opt for a big lineup with Plumlee starting alongside Jusuf Nurkic in the frontcourt, and Josh Okogie sliding to the bench. Plumlee has carved out a significant role with the Suns this year, during which he has averaged 5.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.5 blocks across 17.3 minutes per game in 12 regular-season appearances (one start).
NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Shines in spot start Plumlee produced 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 victory over the Jazz.
Impact Plumlee turned back the clock, recording his first double-double of the season. Jusuf Nurkic was sidelined with an ongoing ankle concern, allowing Plumlee to start for the first time since joining the Suns. If Nurkic is forced to miss additional time, Plumlee is likely to hold onto the starting role, making him a nightly double-double threat, with a proven ability to provide serviceable assist numbers from the center position.
NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Booker scores 31, leads Suns to 120-112 victory over Jazz in the teams' NBA Cup opener
Devin Booker scored 31 points and Bradley Beal added 24 to help the Phoenix Suns open NBA Cup pool play with a 120-112 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday nightNOVEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to start against Utah Plumlee is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Jazz, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Plumlee will replace Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) in the starting lineup Tuesday. Plumlee is averaging 4.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 16.8 minutes across his 10 appearances so far this season but could see an uptick in playing time against Utah.
NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Strong performance off bench Plumlee chipped in six points (2-2 FG, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 127-118 overtime loss to Sacramento.
Impact With Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) leaving the game early, Plumlee saw increased run. He tied his season high in minutes played and set high-water marks in rebounds and assists. If Nurkic is forced to miss time, Plumlee would likely slide into the starting lineup, but the veteran center has limited upside.
NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
11-4-24 Phoenix Suns Shootaround Media Availability: Tyus Jones and Mason Plumlee
NOVEMBER 4 • YOUTUBE
Solid all-around outing Thursday Plumlee finished with eight points (3-7 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, two steals and one block across 17 minutes during Thursday's 125-119 win over the Clippers.
Impact The veteran big man stuffed the stat sheet in his limited run, serving as Jusuf Nurkic's primary backup. Plumlee tied his season high with eight points, and he also set a new season best in steals. Through five regular-season outings, the 34-year-old has averaged 5.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.2 stocks while shooting 64.3 percent across 17.4 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Not in lineup Thursday Plumlee is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers.
Impact Plumlee heads back to the bench since Jusuf Nurkic is available to start. Plumlee is expected to operate as Nurkic's primary backup option once the regular season begins next Wednesday against the Clippers, but his fantasy value will be almost minimal.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Gets starting nod again Friday Plumlee totaled six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 18 minutes during Friday's loss to Detroit.
Impact Plumlee remained in the starting lineup Friday, filling in for the injured Jusuf Nurkic who is sidelined due to a finger injury. Although it appears as though Nurkic will be healthy once the season proper arrives, Plumlee is someone to monitor if and when Nurkic suffers another injury.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in preseason opener Plumlee will start in Sunday's preseason game against the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Plumlee will get the start at center due to Jusuf Nurkic being out with a left middle finger injury. Plumlee played in 46 games (11 starts) for the Clippers in 2023-24 and averaged 5.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 14.7 minutes per game.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Heading to Phoenix Plumlee agreed to a one-year deal with the Suns on Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Plumlee has bounced around the league throughout most of his career, and he'll be on the move again after agreeing to a short-term deal with Phoenix. He made 46 regular-season appearances (11 starts) with the Clippers last year and averaged 5.3 points and 5.1 rebounds in 14.7 minutes per game. He'll attempt to bounce back with his new team but will likely have to settle for a depth role once again.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Sunday Plumlee will come off the bench for Sunday's Game 1 against Dallas, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Impact Plumlee has averaged 4.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per game across 35 contests off the bench this season. Ivica Zubac slots in with the first unit, while Daniel Theis is a candidate for minutes off the bench as well.
APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday Plumlee is slated to start at center in Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Rockets, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
Impact The Clippers are resting several starters ahead of the playoffs tipping off in the upcoming weekend. As a result, Plumlee will move into the starting lineup and figures to see a heavier workload than usual. The veteran big man has averaged 8.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 23.2 minutes in 10 starts this season.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies double-double in start Plumlee posted 12 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 124-108 loss to the Suns.
Impact Plumlee got the starting nod Wednesday's despite Ivica Zubac being active, going on to lead all Clippers in rebounds while ending as one of five players with a double-digit point total in a double-double performance. Plumlee tied a season high in rebounds, a mark he also tallied Jan. 26 against Toronto. He has hauled in 10 or more boards in five outings, notching a double-double in two of those contests.
APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Wednesday Plumlee will start Wednesday's game against the Suns, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Despite Ivica Zubac being active, Plumlee will draw the starting nod against Phoenix. He shouldn't be expected to see typical starter's minutes, but could be a decent source of rebounds.
APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE
Makes only shot in win Plumlee accumulated two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds and one block over 13 minutes during Thursday's 102-100 victory over the Nuggets.
Impact In 17 appearances since the All-Star break, Plumlee has averaged 3.6 points and 3.6 rebounds in 9.6 minutes while shooting 53.8 percent. This is a step back from before the break, when the 34-year-old averaged 6.5 points and 5.8 rebounds in 17.6 minutes on 65.5 percent shooting. Unless Ivica Zubac is sidelined, Plumlee is not expected to carry much fantasy value, especially considering he's competing with Daniel Theis for backup minutes.
APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE
Logs six minutes in loss Plumlee posted three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 FT) and two rebounds across six minutes during Friday's 112-104 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Plumlee was used sparingly, managing just six minutes in the loss. The Pelicans are fine with running out a small-ball lineup, negating the impact of players like Plumee and Daniel Theis. Given Plumlee has played fewer than 10 minutes in four straight games, managers are well within their right to ignore him across al fantasy formats.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
