ROYCE O'NEALE NEWS

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

20 HOURS AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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

Bucks set team record for field-goal percentage in 133-123 victory over Suns

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points and the Milwaukee Bucks relied on a team-record shooting performance to snap a four-game skid by winning 133-123 over the slumping and short-...

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Officially ruled out O'Neale (illness) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Bucks, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact O'Neale has been downgraded from questionable to out Tuesday due to an illness. In his absence, Ryan Dunn, Bol Bol and Cody Martin are candidates to receive increased playing time. O'Neale's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Boston.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable O'Neale is now listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Milwaukee due to an illness.

Impact O'Neale is a late addition to the injury report Tuesday, which doesn't bode well for his chances of suiting up. The veteran swingman's role is set to take on more importance due to Kevin Durant's (ankle) absence, but the Suns may need to turn elsewhere against the Bucks. If O'Neale is ultimately ruled out, Grayson Allen could be called upon to join the first unit.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Could see larger role O'Neale ended Sunday's 148-109 loss to the Rockets with six points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists across 15 minutes.

Impact Kevin Durant suffered a left ankle sprain during Sunday's loss to the Rockets and will miss at least Tuesday's game against the Bucks. O'Neale has been out of favor in Phoenix recently, but he's certainly a candidate to see more playing time in Durant's absence. The veteran has seen just 17.5 minutes over his last four outings with 7.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.5 three-pointers.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Drains seven threes in Minnesota O'Neale contributed 21 points (7-12 FG, 7-12 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes off the bench during Friday's 124-109 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact The seven three-pointers were a season high for O'Neale, while the 21 points represented his best scoring effort since he dropped 27 on the Spurs back on Feb. 20. The veteran forward has drained multiple threes in nine of the last 13 games, but he hasn't offered a lot of fantasy value otherwise, averaging 8.4 points, 4.6 boards, 2.8 assists, 2.5 treys and 0.8 steals in 23.2 minutes a contest over that stretch.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sinks five treys off bench O'Neale notched 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-8 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists across 21 minutes off the bench during Friday's 123-112 victory over the Cavaliers.

Impact It was the veteran forward's best scoring effort so far in March. O'Neale has drained multiple three-pointers in 11 of the last 14 games while shooting 48.6 percent from long range, but he doesn't offer much else as a fantasy asset -- over that stretch he's averaging 8.5 points, 4.7 boards, 2.7 assists, 2.6 threes and 0,9 steals in 22.4 minutes a contest.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Booker leads big 2nd quarter, Suns rout Raptors 129-89

Devin Booker scored 27 points and led a second-quarter surge as the Phoenix Suns routed the Toronto Raptors 129-89 on Monday night

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Slides to bench Friday O'Neale is not in starting lineup for Friday's game against the Kings.

Impact O'Neale will cede his spot in the starting lineup to rookie first-rounder Ryan Dunn on Friday. The veteran swingman should still play significant minutes off the bench, and he's averaged 8.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 23.8 minutes over 12 games since the All-Star break.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out eight assists O'Neale supplied two points (1-6 FG, 0-5 3Pt), four rebounds, eight assists, one block and three steals over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 111-104 loss to Houston.

Impact O'Neale replaced Bol Bol in the starting lineup Wednesday, and that's a move that could stick with the Suns looking to shake things up once again. O'Neale produced a season-high eight assists, and he took advantage of a few extra available minutes with Grayson Allen (foot) and Nick Richards (ankle) both sidelined for this contest.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday against Houston O'Neale is in the Suns' starting lineup against the Rockets on Wednesday.

Impact O'Neale will make his 19th start of the season Wednesday, and his first since Feb. 24. He has shot 46.8 percent from three on 5.6 3PA/G since the All-Star break, and over that span he has averaged 9.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals over 23.6 minutes per game.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well off bench O'Neale had 12 points (4-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 119-117 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Bradley Beal left this game after minutes with left ankle soreness, and Bol Bol played just nine minutes in the starting lineup. Phoenix's rotation has been all over the place lately, but O'Neale would be worth a look if Beal ends up missing time. For the season, O'Neale is on pace to return 10th-round value in nine-category formats with 9.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Tuesday O'Neale is not in the Suns' starting lineup against the Bucks on Tuesday.

Impact O'Neale has started in seven of the Suns' last eight games, but he'll retreat to the bench Tuesday. Bol Bol enters the starting frontcourt alongside Kevin Durant and Nick Richards, perhaps to better match up with the Bucks' frontcourt of Kyle Kuzma, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez. O'Neale has struggled as of late, having shot 20.0 percent from the field on 7.5 field-goal attempts per game over this last two outings.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix travels to Memphis for conference showdown

The Grizzlies will host conference opponent Phoenix

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Surprising leading scorer Thursday O'Neale supplied a team-high 27 points (10-16 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Thursday's 120-109 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Making his second straight start and fifth in the last six games, O'Neale paced Phoenix in scoring while setting a new season high in points and tying his season high in made three-pointers. The veteran forward has taken on a larger role in February, and he's responded by averaging 15.0 points, 4.3 boards, 4.3 threes, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals while playing at least 29 minutes in seven straight contests.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE