Royce O'Neale News, Rumors, Updates - Phoenix Suns

Returning to starting five O'Neale is in the Suns' starting lineup against the Warriors on Thursday, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.

Impact O'Neale came off the bench during the Suns' loss to the Lakers on Sunday, but he is back in the starting lineup Thursday due to the absence of Grayson Allen (knee). O'Neale has started in 21 of 26 regular-season games and is averaging 10.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.9 threes and 1.3 steals over 29.5 minutes per game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench O'Neale will come off the bench for Sunday's game versus the Lakers.

Impact Devin Booker (groin) is back, so O'Neale will return to the second unit. As a reserve this season, O'Neale has posted averages of 10.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 3.0 triples and 1.3 steals per game in 28.6 minutes a night.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Well-rounded outing in win O'Neale totaled 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block across 33 minutes during Monday's 108-105 win over Minnesota.

Impact O'Neale bounced back with a well-rounded performance after recording zero points on 0-of-4 shooting during Friday's loss to Houston. The veteran forward was efficient from the field and finished as one of six Suns players to score in double figures. He also grabbed a team-high-tying eight boards while chipping in five or more assists for the second time in his last three outings. Additionally, O'Neale matched the game-high mark in steals, tallying multiple swipes for the ninth time across 24 regular-season outings.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out season-high 11 assists O'Neale chipped in six points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, 11 assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 125-108 victory over the Lakers.

Impact Devin Booker (groin) left early and Grayson Allen (illness) was out Monday, but O'Neale stepped up with a season-high 11 assists. The veteran swingman remains worthy of roster consideration in all nine-category formats, having averaged 11.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.1 three-pointers per contest in 22 games this season.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot from beyond arc O'Neale contributed 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Friday's 123-119 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact The 32-year-old forward has been a strong presence from long distance of late. O'Neale has drained at least three three-pointers in six straight games, averaging 11.0 points, 4.8 boards, 3.2 threes, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 31.7 minutes over that stretch while shooting 41.3 percent (19-for-46) from beyond the arc.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Gone in 49.3 seconds: Suns erase 8-point deficit with stunning last-minute comeback

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NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Cashes trio of threes in win O'Neale amassed nine points (3-10 FG, 3-10 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and two steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 127-110 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact O'Neale has hit multiple three-pointers in all but two games this season, and has been a great filler in the starting lineup while Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen and Jalen Green were all sidelined. In 11 starts this season, O'Neale has averaged 11.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.1 blocks and 3.3 threes on a 43.9 percent clip through 30.0 minutes.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks rally from 22 down in 4th quarter, beat Suns 124-122 for 5th straight win

Onyeka Okongwu had 27 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter to stun the Phoenix Suns 124-122 on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Drains four threes Monday O'Neale had 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Monday's 121-98 victory over the Pelicans.

Impact Grayson Allen stole the show Monday with a 42-point performance that included a franchise-record 10 three-pointers made, but O'Neale was one of the several complementary pieces who posted a solid stat line. O'Neale has started in seven of the Suns' last eight games and has scored in double digits in all but one of those contests, establishing himself as a reliable streaming alternative in most formats.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Green O'Neale will start in Monday's game against the Pelicans, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.

Impact With Jalen Green (hamstring) sidelined, O'Neale will return to the starting five. Over his last five outings (four starts), the veteran forward has averaged 12.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals while shooting 45.9 percent from three-point range in 29.6 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Monday O'Neale (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact O'Neale was a late addition to the injury report Monday, though he'll shed his probable tag and suit up against New Orleans. Over his last five outings (four starts), the veteran forward has averaged 12.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals while shooting 45.9 percent from three-point range in 29.6 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Probable with illness O'Neale (illness) is probable for Monday's game against the Pelicans, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Despite being a late addition to the injury report, O'Neale is likely to suit up Monday. The veteran swingman has averaged 12.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.5 steals in 31.5 minutes per contest across 10 games this season, and more playing time has become available with Jalen Green (hamstring) back on the shelf.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Productive from second unit O'Neale ended with 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists and two steals across 29 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 114-103 win over the Clippers.

Impact After starting the prior six games, O'Neale shifted back to the second unit Saturday but stayed productive. The veteran forward has drained multiple three-pointers in 10 straight games to begin the season regardless of his role, averaging 12.6 points, 5.7 boards, 3.6 threes, 23.3 assists and 1.5 steals in 31.5 minutes a contest.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday O'Neale is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The Suns will play a different starting lineup for the fifth time in 10 regular-season contests, and O'Neale will head to the bench after being part of the first unit in each of the last six contests. O'Neale is averaging 10.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in his three bench outings this season, although all three came between Oct. 22 and Oct. 25.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Green shines in Suns debut with 29 points, and Phoenix tops undermanned Clippers 115-102

Jalen Green scored 29 points in his Phoenix debut, Devin Booker added 24 points and the Suns beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 115-102

NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Grabs six boards in loss O'Neale contributed eight points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 118-107 loss to the Warriors.

Impact O'Neale has done a fine job filling in for Dillon Brooks (groin) in the starting lineup, averaging 13.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.0 steals and 3.8 threes made across 34.4 minutes in five starts. Until Brooks returns, O'Neale will in all likelihood remain in the starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in again with 18 points O'Neale registered 18 points (6-12 FG, 6-11 3Pt), three rebounds and five assists across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 114-113 loss to Memphis.

Impact O'Neale is excelling as Dillon Brooks' placeholder, averaging 17.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 2.5 steals over two starting appearances. After acting as a regular starter during his tenures with the Jazz and the Nets, O'Neale has fallen into a support role with the Suns, The acquisition of Brooks will likely send O'Neale back to the bench upon his return.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with triple-double O'Neale chipped in 17 points (6-17 FG, 5-12 3Pt), 13 rebounds, seven assists and five steals across 46 minutes during Monday's 138-134 overtime loss to the Jazz.

Impact O'Neale had his best game of the season, falling three assists short of a triple-double. While the Suns have been largely disappointing, O'Neale has cobbled together a strong start to the season, averaging 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 3.3 three-pointers in 32.9 minutes per game. As of right now, he should be rostered in all formats.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday O'Neale will move into the starting lineup for Monday's game in Utah, with Dillon Brooks (groin) unavailable.

Impact O'Neale was averaging 28.3 minutes as a reserve through the first three games, so his statistical outlook won't change much as a member of the starting lineup. Joining him in the first unit will be Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Kings O'Neale is available for Wednesday's season opener against Sacramento, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact O'Neale was a healthy scratch for the preseason finale, but he's good to go for the season opener. The veteran swingman averaged 9.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.9 steals per contest in 75 regular-season games in 2024-25, and he'll likely share the minutes at small forward with Ryan Dunn to open the year.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday O'Neale has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact O'Neale is among the notable names for his squad that won't play during the team's preseason finale. Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Ryan Dunn will also miss Tuesday's game for rest purposes.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench O'Neale will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact O'Neale's minutes had decreased in three straight games -- all starts -- so it's not a huge surprise to see Phoenix turn to Grayson Allen in the first unit Wednesday. Even with his reserve status, expect O'Neale to see plenty of action off the bench.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Drains four threes in loss O'Neale notched 12 points (4-11 FG, 4-10 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes during Friday's 123-103 loss to Boston.

Impact O'Neale was sharp from the three-point line, making 40 percent of his attempts, but that's the only thing in which he stood out as the Suns suffered a disappointing 20-point loss to the Celtics. O'Neale has made only 20 starts this season and is averaging 12.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game in those contests. Still, even if he remains in a starting role, he's going to have a secondary role on offense -- thus limiting his fantasy upside considerably.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup O'Neale will start Friday's game against the Celtics.

Impact O'Neale has been cleared to play following a one-game absence due to an illness and will slide into the starting lineup for the first time since March 12 as the Suns opt to switch things up after losing four straight games. As a starter this season (19 games), O'Neale has averaged 12.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.4 steals in 29.7 minutes per game.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return against Boston O'Neale (illness) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Celtics, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact After missing Tuesday's game against the Bucks due to an illness, O'Neale will return to the floor for Phoenix on Friday against the defending NBA champions. The 31-year-old forward is averaging 9.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 43.4 percent from the field and a career-high 42.1 percent from deep.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

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