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

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix travels to Memphis for conference showdown

The Grizzlies will host conference opponent Phoenix

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs beat the Suns 120-109 hours after losing star Wembanyama due to a blood clot in his shoulder

De’Aaron Fox scored 11 straight points in the final three minutes and finished with 26 as San Antonio beat the Phoenix Suns 120-109, hours after learning Spurs star Victor Wembanya...

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting sans Booker O'Neale is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact O'Neale is the replacement for Devin Booker (back) in Phoenix's starting lineup Wednesday. The veteran swingman averaged 12.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.6 minutes over 14 games as a starter this season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slides to bench Tuesday O'Neale will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact With Kevin Durant (ankle) back in the fold and the Suns giving Bol Bol a look in the starting lineup, O'Neale will slide to the second unit Tuesday and lose some streaming appeal. O'Neale has averaged 7.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks in 23.7 minutes through 32 games off Phoenix's bench this season. Bradley Beal (toe) remains sidelined, so O'Neale should still play significant minutes against Memphis.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up with 18 points in start O'Neale totaled 18 points (6-10 FG, 6-9 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 140-109 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact The veteran swingman joined Phoenix's starting in the absence of Kevin Durant (ankle), notching his highest scoring output since the Dec. 7 loss to Miami. O'Neale has averaged 13.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.5 threes in 29.5 minutes through 12 games as a Suns starter this season, shooting 48.3 percent from three-point land during this span. If Durant is unable to go in Friday's tilt against Utah, O'Neale would be a solid streaming option in nine-category fantasy leagues.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 50 points as NBA-leading Thunder rout Suns 140-109

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 50 points and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Phoenix Suns 140-109 on Wednesday night to improve to 40-9

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Jumps into first unit Wednesday O'Neale is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact O'Neale will join Phoenix's starting lineup, with Kevin Durant (ankle) sitting out Wednesday and Ryan Dunn sliding to the second unit. Over 13 games as a starter for the Suns this season, O'Neale has averaged 12.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.3 threes in 29.5 minutes, granting him enhanced fantasy value.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ties season high with four steals O'Neale contributed 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and four steals over 33 minutes during Monday's 121-119 overtime loss to Portland.

Impact O'Neale made an impact defensively in Monday's loss to the Trail Blazers, tying his season-high total for steals with four. The 31-year-old continues to play well for Phoenix, averaging a career-high 9.2 points to go along with 5.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals per game while being red-hot from deep shooting a career-high 40.2 percent from beyond the arc for the Suns.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ayton helps the Trail Blazers beat the Suns 121-119 for 4th straight win

Deandre Ayton had 25 points and 20 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers edged the Phoenix Suns 121-119 in overtime for their fourth consecutive victory

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Slides back to bench Friday O'Neale is coming off the bench in Friday's game against the Warriors.

Impact O'Neale was able to hold onto a spot in Phoenix's starting five despite rookie first-rounder Ryan Dunn's return in Wednesday's game against Minnesota, but the former will cede his place in the first unit to the latter Friday. The veteran swingman has averaged 7.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks in 23.7 minutes over 29 games off the bench this season.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in starting role O'Neale remains in the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Despite the fact that Ryan Dunn (ankle) is available for Wednesday's contest, O'Neale will remain as the starter at the small forward position. The veteran is averaging 13.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game in his previous 10 starts this season.

JANUARY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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