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Phoenix Suns’ Frank Vogel Provides Worrisome Update on Key Weapon Alongside Kevin Durant

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Rex Villas | Last updated 4/4/24

The 2024 NBA Playoffs are just around the corner, and for teams like the Phoenix Suns, one of the goals is to be as healthy as possible for the postseason. That’s also why the status of Suns starting shooting guard Grayson Allen is worth keeping an eye on, as the former Duke Blue Devils star missed Wednesday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at home.

Phoenix Suns’ Grayson Allen Dealing With Lower-Body Issue

Allen sat out the Cleveland game because of soreness in his left hip. Before the meeting with the Cavs, Suns head coach Frank Vogel noted that Phoenix is keeping its fingers crossed that Allen’s hip issue isn’t a serious one.

Via Shane Young of Forbes Sports:

Frank Vogel says Grayson Allen’s left hip soreness is something he’s managed throughout his career, but recently flared up on the road. Vogel says he’ll be out tonight, but they hope it’s nothing more than that.

Despite missing Allen’s services, the Suns managed to stave off Cleveland to score a 122-101 win. Devin Booker and Kevin Durant each put on a show for Phoenix, as they torched the Cavs for 40 and 32 points, respectively. Royce O’Neale was able to see 35 minutes of action on the court with Allen sidelined, scoring 17 points and grabbing six rebounds while connecting on five of his seven 3-point attempts.

The Suns, who are on a two-game win streak, will have ample rest before getting back to work on Friday with a home game versus a chief NBA title contender in the form of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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