Phoenix Suns vs. Washington Wizards - News - December 28, 2022 | FOX Sports

Cameron Johnson - Still out Friday Johnson (knee) won't take the floor Friday versus the Raptors.

Impact Johnson is on the road trip with Phoenix, suggesting he could have an opportunity to make his return from a lengthy layoff before it concludes next Wednesday in Cleveland. He will have two more chances to do so, beginning Monday versus the Knicks.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Payne - Sitting out Friday Payne (foot) will miss Friday's game versus the Raptors.

Impact Payne doesn't have a clear timetable for his return to action, but Friday will mark his ninth consecutive game off. With Devin Booker (groin) and Landry Shamet (Achilles) also out, the Suns will likely turn to Duane Washington, Damion Lee and Josh Okogie, in addition to some extra minutes elsewhere, to fill the void. Chris Paul should handle as many minutes as possible at point guard with minimal depth behind him.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Landry Shamet - Out again Friday Shamet (Achilles) won't play Friday versus the Raptors.

Impact Shamet will miss his third consecutive game while dealing with right Achilles soreness, leaving the Suns' backcourt down considerable depth with Devin Booker (groin) out at least four weeks and Cameron Payne (foot) also out again. Duane Washington, Damion Lee and Josh Okogie are among the candidates to see additional run Friday as a result.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will Barton - Outside of rotation Barton has been a DNP-Coach's Decision across the past two games.

Impact Barton has struggled after being traded from Denver to Washington during the offseason. The veteran is shooting just 37.1 percent from the field and has the worst point differential on the team (-11.4 per 100 possessions). It's not clear if he'll re-enter the rotation, and the front office may look to unload him at the deadline.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Big Ten's Warren candidate for Bears president

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren has spoken to the Chicago Bears about becoming the team’s next president and CEO

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Taj Gibson - Questionable Friday Gibson is questionable to play in Friday's game versus the Magic due to left groin soreness.

Impact Gibson's potential absence would leave the Wizards thin in the frontcourt behind Kristaps Porzingis and Daniel Gafford. The 37-year-old center's next chance to play will be Sunday's matchup with Milwaukee if he can't suit up Friday.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Beal - Questionable for Friday Beal (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Magic.

Impact Beal warmed up ahead of Wednesday's game before being ruled out, so it would seem the star guard has a decent chance to retake the floor Friday. The team will make an official ruling on Beal's status at some point leading up to the 7:00 PM ET tipoff, with Corey Kispert likely starting in his place if he can't play.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE