DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SI.COM
Suns Forced to Change Starting Lineup vs Wizards The Phoenix Suns will have this starting lineup today against Washington, though it's not their first choice.
Jamir Watkins - Joining first unit Watkins is part of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Suns.
Impact With Washington giving Khris Middleton the night off Monday, Watkins gets the call to the first unit. It'll be the second start of the campaign for Watkins, who logged 18 minutes during the Dec. 4 loss to Boston in the last time he started.
DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Vince Williams Jr. - Remains sidelined Williams (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Impact Williams will miss a sixth straight game due to a lingering knee injury, and the 25-year-old doesn't have a timetable to return to action. His next chance to play will come against the Lakers on Friday, Jan. 2.
DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Ruled out for Tuesday Caldwell-Pope is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to right hamstring soreness.
Impact The veteran swingman left Sunday's game against the Wizards with the issue, and he'll need at least one contest to recover. His absence should keep GG Jackson in the Memphis rotation, while both Jaylen Wells and Cedric Coward should also help pick up the slack.
DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Jock Landale - Questionable to play Tuesday Landale (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Impact Landale has missed the Grizzlies' last two games due to a right calf injury, but the questionable tag leaves the door open for his potential return Tuesday. Even if he's given the green light to play, Landale isn't expected to play a big role in the Grizzlies' frontcourt. If Landale is unable to play, Christian Koloko should see an expanded role off the bench.
DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Sarr - To remain limited Monday Head coach Brian Keefe said pregame that Sarr (adductor) will remain on an unspecified minutes restriction in Monday's matchup against the Suns, Josh Robbins of The Athletic report...
Impact Sarr has appeared in five of Washington's last six outings following a six-game absence due to a right adductor strain, though he has yet to log more than 26 minutes since returning from the extended absence. He has averaged 15.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 1.8 assists in 25.0 minutes per contest over that five-game span.
DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Tre Johnson - Still has minutes restriction Johnson (hip) will remain on a minutes restriction in Monday's game against Phoenix, Josh Robbins of The Athleticreports.
Impact Johnson logged 26 minutes during Sunday's tilt against Memphis, which was his highest total since returning from an extended absence with a hip injury. The rookie first-rounder has averaged 11.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 21.2 minutes per contest in his last eight appearances, and it doesn't sound like he's ready to clear the 30-minute marker yet.
DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
