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

Drawing rare start O'Neale is starting Monday's game against the Clippers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact O'Neale will enter the starting lineup for the first time since Dec. 23 while Ryan Dunn recovers from an ankle injury. Expect a heavier workload Monday night for O'Neale, who typically sits around the 20-to-22 minute mark when deployed as a reserve.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles persist Wednesday O'Neale supplied three points (1-9 FG, 1-7 3Pt) and four rebounds over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 108-84 victory over the Nets.

Impact O'Neale struggled from long distance against his former team Wednesday, something that's been a common theme for him since returning from an ankle sprain. Through his last six contests, the veteran swingman has averaged 4.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.2 three-pointers while shooting just 24.3 percent from deep. O'Neale should still be able to maintain a steady role off Phoenix's bench as he works his way through this cold spell, as his solid defense can routinely allow him to close games for the Suns. Still, his fantasy viability remains muted at the moment.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up nine points in return O'Neale (ankle) recorded nine points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 22 minutes Sunday in the Suns' 120-113 win over the Hornets.

Impact O'Neale made his return to action after missing Phoenix's previous six games with a left ankle sprain. The veteran forward has logged more than 30 minutes on seven occasions this season, but a 20-to-25-minute role could be the reality for O'Neale moving forward while the Suns' star trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal is at full strength.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Booker scores 30 points, Durant has 27 as Suns rally to beat the Hornets 120-113

Devin Booker scored 30 points, Kevin Durant added 27 and the Phoenix Suns rallied in the final minutes to beat the Charlotte Hornets 120-113 on Sunday night

JANUARY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Officially active O'Neale (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact O'Neale missed the last six games due to a left ankle sprain, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. O'Neale figures to have a sizable role when he returns to form, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him eased back into action considering the time he has missed.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Sunday O'Neale (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Impact O'Neale is expected to make his return to game action after missing the club's last six outings due to a left ankle sprain. The 31-year-old has averaged 7.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.4 steals across 27.0 minutes per contest in his last five outings (two starts), though his minutes could be limited if he is able to return.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte plays Phoenix on 6-game road skid

Charlotte looks to break its six-game road skid with a victory over Phoenix

JANUARY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Impact O'Neale has been downgraded from doubtful to out Saturday due to a left ankle sprain. The veteran forward's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Charlotte.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as doubtful for Saturday O'Neale (ankle) is officially listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact The Suns announced back on Dec. 31 that O'Neale was set to be re-evaluated in 10 days after being diagnosed with a left ankle sprain, but the forward remains unlikely to make his return Saturday. Still, the doubtful designation could be a sign that he's inching closer to suiting up. If O'Neale is ruled out ahead of Saturday's action as expected, Ryan Dunn and Grayson Allen should continue absorbing extra playing time in Phoenix's rotation.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Booker, Suns to host Sexton and the Jazz

Phoenix and Utah will face off in a matchup of Western Conference foes

JANUARY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Phoenix hosts Atlanta in non-conference matchup

Atlanta faces Phoenix for a non-conference matchup

JANUARY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Hornets take on the Suns on 10-game losing streak

Charlotte will try to end its 10-game losing streak when the Charlotte Hornets take on Phoenix

JANUARY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Phoenix visits Philadelphia on 3-game road slide

Phoenix enters a matchup with Philadelphia as losers of three straight road games

JANUARY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Phoenix takes on Indiana, aims to halt 3-game slide

Phoenix enters the matchup with Indiana after losing three straight games

JANUARY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Re-evaluated in 10 days The Suns announced Tuesday that O'Neale will be re-evaluated in 10 days with a left ankle sprain, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.

Impact O'Neale suffered his ankle sprain Saturday agains the Warriors and will miss at least five games with this news. Fortunately for Phoenix, Grayson Allen (concussion) is probable to return Tuesday, while Devin Booker (groin) is questionable. O'Neale played well in December before this setback, averaging 11.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 3.1 three-pointers.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday vs. Memphis O'Neale (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact O'Neale sprained his left ankle during the Suns' 109-105 loss to the Warriors on Saturday, and he finished the game with zero points, one rebound and one block over 12 minutes. It's unclear whether the injury is severe enough for a multi-game absence, but O'Neale's next opportunity to play will be this Saturday against the Pacers. Ryan Dunn, Josh Okogie and Oso Ighodaro are in line to see increased minutes off the bench Tuesday due to O'Neale's injury.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice O'Neale (ankle) did not practice Monday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact O'Neale had some imaging done that the Suns were optimistic about, but it sounds like his status for Tuesday's game versus the Grizzlies is in doubt. O'Neale suffered his ankle sprain Saturday against the Warriors and was unable to return. Although O'Neale could miss time, it sounds like Devin Booker (groin) and Grayson Allen (concussion) are on track to return.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson and the Grizzlies take on conference foe Phoenix

The Suns will play host to conference foe Memphis

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Jonathan Kuminga ties career high with 34 points, Warriors beat Suns 109-105

Jonathan Kuminga had 34 points and made the go-ahead free throw in the Golden State Warriors’ 109-105 win over the Phoenix Suns

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Won't return Saturday O'Neale (ankle) won't return to Saturday's game against the Warriors, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

Impact O'Neale departed the contest in the second quarter with an apparent left ankle injury and looked in sizable pain, and now it's been confirmed that the veteran won't return to the court. Josh Okogie is expected to have an increase in his minutes off the bench, whereas Oso Ighodaro could also see extra playing time as well.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game due to ankle injury O'Neale went to the locker room late in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Warriors due to a left ankle injury, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

Impact O'Neale rolled his left ankle late in the first half, but he was able to limp to the locker room under his own power. Josh Okogie and Oso Oghodaro would be in line for more minutes in the second half of Saturday's game if O'Neale is unable to return.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing on defense O'Neale had 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-9 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 30 minutes off the bench during Friday's 98-89 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact It's the first time all season O'Neale has recorded multiple steals and blocks in the same game. The veteran forward has been bouncing between the first and second units, starting seven of 11 games in December, but his minutes and usage have remained consistent. On the month, he's averaging 13.0 points, 5.5 boards, 3.4 threes, 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals in 29.9 minutes a contest while shooting 49.5 percent from the floor and 47.4 percent from beyond the arc.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back off starting five O'Neale is not in the Suns' starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact O'Neale has been dropped in favor of Ryan Dunn. As a starter this season, he is averaging 14.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 29.8 minutes. In 25.2 minutes as a bench player, he has averaged 9.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists. Even though a demoted role for O'Neale has been followed up with decreased scoring, his rebounding has been up off the bench, so his overall output may not drop off too much.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In starting five O'Neale is part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pistons, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact O'Neale will step into Devin Booker's (groin) spot in the first unit. In seven starts this season, O'Neale has averaged 15.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists across 29.3 minutes.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to bench Thursday O'Neale will come off the bench in Thursday's game against the Pacers.

Impact The 31-year-old will return to the bench with Bradley Beal (knee) returning to game action. Across his last five outings (all starts), O'Neale has averaged 17.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 30.0 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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