Royce O'Neale News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Won't play Thursday O'Neale (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Spurs.

Impact O'Neale will miss his first game of the season Thursday. Rasheer Fleeming is a candidate to start and could get an extended look after some positive moments in recent outings.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Thursday O'Neale is questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs due to left knee soreness.

Impact The veteran forward is at risk of missing his first game of the season Thursday. Rasheer Fleming and Haywood Highsmith stand out as the most likely choices to join the starting lineup at power forward in the event that O'Neale is ruled out.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Randle's 32 points lead the Timberwolves in a 116-104 win that hands the Suns a 3rd straight loss

Julius Randle scored 32 points and Bones Hyland had 22 points off the bench to help the Minnesota Timberwolves offset the absence of All-Star Anthony Edwards and beat the Phoenix S...

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Drains five treys Thursday O'Neale totaled 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 win over the Pacers.

Impact O'Neale has been absolutely locked in from three-point range of late and has drained at least three three-pointers in three of his last four games. His role on offense is limited to being a spot-up shooter beyond the arc, but he'll retain strong fantasy value as long as he remains hot. O'Neale is making 40.3 percent of his three-pointers in 11 games since the All-Star break.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Booker, Suns beat Indiana 123-108 for 4th straight victory and Pacers' 11th loss in a row

Devin Booker scored 43 points, Jalen Green had 36 and the Phoenix Suns beat NBA-worst Indiana 123-108 on Thursday night for their fourth straight victory and the Pacers’ 11th loss...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Does damage from downtown O'Neale ended Tuesday's 129-114 victory over the Bucks with 21 points (7-11 FG, 7-11 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and two steals across 32 minutes.

Impact O'Neale had his shot working early and often from beyond the arc in this one. He set a new season high in made triples, which surpassed his previous best of six treys Oct. 29 against Memphis. This was an unexpected scoring burst out of the Baylor product, who was averaging only 6.6 points over his last nine outings heading into Tuesday's clash.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hot-shooting Suns have three 20-point scorers in 129-114 victory over Bucks

Devin Booker scored 27 points, Jalen Green 25 and Royce O’Neale 21 as the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the fourth quarter to win a 129-114 shootout with the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesd...

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Will suit up Friday O'Neale (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact O'Neale will shake off his questionable tag due to right foot soreness and keep his record of perfect attendance this season alive. In seven games since the All-Star break, the veteran forward has averaged 6.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 27.6 minutes per tilt.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday O'Neale (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact O'Neale has some soreness in his right foot and could miss the second leg of this back-to-back set. He's been very quiet in recent outings and doesn't hold much fantasy appeal. Ryan Dunn could take on a larger role if O'Neale is unable to play.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Poor showing in loss O'Neale ended with three points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and four rebounds across 18 minutes during Thursday's 105-103 loss to the Bulls.

Impact This was a dud for O'Neale as he continues to underwhelm in fantasy hoops. Over his last six games, he's seeing 27.9 minutes per contest with 6.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Suns beat the NBA-worst Kings 114-103 to sweep season series

Jalen Green scored 20 points, Grayson Allen had 18 and the Phoenix Suns beat the NBA-worst Sacramento Kings 114-103 on Tuesday night to sweep the four-game season series

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Hits game-winning three O'Neale provided 13 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 28 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 victory over the Lakers.

Impact O'Neale sank a clutch three-pointer with seconds remaining to seal the narrow victory, thwarting the Lakers' late rally in dramatic fashion. O'Neale finally paid off as a top producer while filling in for Dillon Brooks (hand) after scoring only nine points and nine rebounds over the previous two games. He'll be a regular starter in the injury scenario, but his results will be unpredictable and often fall below expectations.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 27 • DEADSPIN.COM

Held scoreless in loss O'Neale finished Sunday's 92-77 loss to the Trail Blazers with zero points (0-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, one block and one steal over 25 minutes.

Impact O'Neale was held scoreless for just the second time in 58 games this season. However, he managed to turn in a serviceable effort on the boards, racking up seven rebounds for a third straight game. O'Neale also made an impact defensively by recording at least one steal and one block for a second straight matchup.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Drains four threes against Dallas O'Neale provided 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 120-111 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact The veteran forward remains in a rhythm from beyond the arc. O'Neale has drained multiple three-pointers in six of the last seven games, averaging 11.0 points, 4.9 boards, 3.0 threes, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 29.4 minutes over that span while shooting 43.8 percent from long distance.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to log steady minutes O'Neale finished Sunday's 117-93 loss to the Clippers with nine points (3-8 FG, 3-8 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists across 34 minutes.

Impact With Devin Booker (ankle) and Jalen Green (hip) both ailing, O'Neale continues to hang onto significant minutes for the Suns. O'Neale has averaged 9.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.1 three-pointers in 29.1 minutes per contest in his last 10 games, making him worth streaming in category-based leagues.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Shooting woes in loss O'Neale racked up eight points (2-10 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Sunday's 111-102 loss to the Heat.

Impact O'Neale chipped in across the board but was blanked from long range, the latter of which doesn't bode well for his chances of maintaining a consistent starting role with Jalen Green (hamstring) working his way back into the fold. The veteran forward has averaged 8.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 28.9 minutes per contest in his last seven games.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

East-leading Pistons rally to beat short-handed Suns 108-105 for 4th win in 5 games

Duncan Robinson scored 19 points, Jalen Duren had 16 points and 18 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 108-105 on Thursday night

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Thursday O'Neale (biceps) is good to go for Thursday against the Pistons.

Impact O'Neale will fight through this minor injury after previously being listed as probable. With Devin Booker (ankle) sitting out, a bump in minutes and touches could be headed O'Neale's way.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to minor biceps injury O'Neale is listed as probable for Thursday's game against Detroit due to a left biceps contusion.

Impact O'Neale pops up on the injury report due to a bruised biceps. However, the issue isn't likely to prevent him from suiting up Thursday. He's averaging 10.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.3 steals across 30 minutes per game in January.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Having best scoring season O'Neale accumulated 19 points (6-10 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Sunday's 112-93 victory over Washington.

Impact At 32 years old, in his ninth season, O'Neale is having his best year scoring the ball. He's averaging 10.5 points per game after never having averaged double-digit points in his career. He's converting nearly three triples per game and is a fixture in Phoenix's starting lineup. While O'Neale is available in more than 83-percent of leagues, he can provide consistent three-point shooting and steals for fantasy managers.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 15 points in loss O'Neale closed with 15 points (5-12 FG, 5-12 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Monday's 100-97 loss to the Rockets.

Impact O'Neale contributed on both ends of the floor, a theme that has stuck with him for most of the season. He is one of the more unheralded players in the league at this point, typically chipping in across multiple categories for a team that, so far, has exceeded expectations. Through 36 games, O'Neale has averaged 10.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.8 three-pointers in 29.5 minutes per game.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Strong line in win O'Neale registered 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-6 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 115-101 victory over the Wizards.

Impact The Suns have a lot of injuries at the moment, and Ryan Dunn (knee) just added himself to the list. O'Neale's workloads are on the rise, and the forward is averaging 29.1 minutes over his last six games with averages of 9.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.0 three-pointers.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The quiet importance of Royce O'Neale to the Suns Put any trade talk on ice.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams ejected after fight

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams and New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado were ejected after getting into a fight in the third quarter Saturday night

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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