Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) and power forward Jae Crowder (ankle) will be unavailable for Wednesday's game vs. the Clippers. Ayton and Crowder join Devin Booker (back) and Chris Paul (thumb) on the sidelines for the second leg of a back-to-back. JaVale McGee and Bismack Biyombo both stand to step into larger minutes and roles in the frontcourt, while Cameron Johnson, Torrey Craig, and Mikal Bridges will all see elevated usage and rebounding opportunities as well. There is little reason to be concerned about either Ayton or Crowder moving forward, with both set to return to action Friday against Utah.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (rest) won't suit up for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Suns are also resting Devin Booker and Jae Crowder with the playoffs quickly approaching. JaVale McGee should be a strong streaming option without Ayton available. He's normally a productive option as long as he is able to play 20 minutes or more. Bismack Biyombo should see extra playing time as well, but doesn't have the same value as McGee.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton helped lead the team to a 125-116 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. He scored a career-high 35 points in the game while shooting 15-for-24 from the field and 4-for-4 from the free throw strike. He connected on his only three-point attempt and also added 14 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal. This was one of the best statistical outings we've seen from Ayton since the Suns took him first overall back in 2018. The 23-year-old is having a solid season overall, but he's really stepped his game up in March. Through 12 games this month, he's averaging 20.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game while shooting 66.3% from the field and 91.3% from the free throw line.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton got up to his double-double ways again during Friday's win over the Bulls, compiling 20 points and 12 rebounds despite playing just 24 minutes due to the nature of the victory. March has been the best scoring month of the season for Ayton thus far, putting up 19.6 PPG across 10 contests. Ranking third in the league in shooting percentage (64.5%), Ayton boasts one of the league's most stable floors on a nightly basis. Next up for the big man is a rematch with Sacramento, whom he thoroughly dominated to the tune of 21 points and 21 rebounds on Oct. 27.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton logged his 22nd double-double of the year during Sunday's win over the Lakers, finishing with 23 points and 16 rebounds across just 27 minutes of action. Ayton once again delivered a marvelous shooting performance, going 11-for-14 overall, continuing a trend that has seen him shoot 68.8% since Feb. 16. Ayton enters play Monday third in the league in shooting percentage (64.7%) this year, while also on track to average a double-double for the fourth consecutive season. Even with Chris Paul absent over the past 10 games, Ayton has averaged 18.4 points and 9.1 boards, which bodes well for his DFS appeal heading into Tuesday's matchup against New Orleans.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) and forward Jae Crowder (wrist) are available for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Both players were able to play on Tuesday without any issues. They should resume their normal roles without any limitations on Thursday. Bismack Biyombo and Cameron Johnson will be impacted the most by Ayton and Crowder returning. Johnson is still worth rostering in some formats, but Biyombo can be dropped with Ayton healthy.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) is probable for Thursday night's showdown against the Atlanta Hawks. The big man returned on Tuesday evening versus the Nets after missing his previous seven games due to a sprained right ankle. He played only 28 minutes. However, he still finished with 12 points, six boards, and a steal. Nonetheless, it appears Ayton is on the latest injury report for precautionary reasons, so fantasy managers should feel confident that he not only will be good to go, but he may see the floor more than he did against Brooklyn.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) will make his return to the court for Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Both Ayton and Jae Crowder (wrist) are returning here after missing multiple games. Bismack Biyombo will lose most of his streaming appeal with Ayton back in the starting five. It's uncertain if Ayton will be limited at all, but regardless Biyombo won't have enough value to warrant starting in most formats. Cameron Johnson will shift back to the second unit with Crowder returning. His value will be limited off the bench.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) and power forward Jae Crowder (wrist) have been elevated to questionable to suit up for Tuesday's game vs. the Nets after going through shootaround earlier in the day. Ayton has missed the past seven outings, while Crowder has been down the past four. A return from Ayton would knock most of the fantasy shine from Bismack Biyombo and JaVale McGee, while getting Crowder back in the mix would likely cap Cameron Johnson's recent minutes eruption somewhat. Brooklyn enters the day playing at the league's sixth-fastest pace (Phoenix sits at seventh), which works in both players' favor if they're ultimately cleared to take the floor.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The 23-year-old will miss his eighth straight contest as he recovers from a right ankle sprain. Fantasy managers should remain patient as Ayton is currently considered day-to-day and could return later in the week against the Hawks, while Suns centers Bismack Biyombo and JaVale McGee will continue to earn minutes in the rotation in Ayton's absence.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He has missed each of the five games while dealing with an ankle injury. JaVale McGee (knee) is questionable as well, which means Bismack Biyombo could be looking at significant minutes once again. He'll be a strong streaming option and decent DFS option, assuming both Ayton and McGee are sidelined. However, his value is going to drop dramatically once both centers get back on the floor.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ayton continues to sit out due to a lingering right ankle sprain, but hopefully he can return soon. In the meantime, Bismack Biyombo will be asked to make the start and play heavy minutes without Ayton available. Fellow backup center JaVale McGee (knee) has been ruled out as well, so Biyombo will see all the minutes he can handle. Fantasy managers should check the waiver wire and see if Biyombo is available. He'll be a strong streaming option for Friday's slate.

Phoenix Suns centers Deandre Ayton (ankle) and JaVale McGee (knee) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Utah. Ayton's absence will climb to five consecutive outings missed due to a sprained right ankle, while McGee -- who started the past four games -- is battling a sore left knee. Their collective absences leave Bismack Biyombo and Jalen Smith as the team's options at center, with Biyombo being the more DFS relevant of the two options, having averaged 10.8 points and 7.6 boards in nine games with the Suns. While Phoenix has been mum on a return to action for Ayton, the next opportunity that he or McGee will have to take the floor comes Friday vs. the Timberwolves.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. This marks the fourth game in a row that Ayton has missed due to a right ankle injury. Despite that, the organization continues to call Ayton's status day-to-day, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned. JaVale McGee and Bismack Biyombo will see plenty of minutes without Ayton on the court. At this point, Biyombo is offering more upside and is worth a look as a streaming option.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. Indiana due to a right ankle sprain. Ayton will be down for a third consecutive contest, paving the way for JaVale McGee to continue getting starting duties, with Bismack Biyombo also drawing DFS intrigue due to his production. Phoenix has been mum on when a return for Ayton may occur, but with the top record in the league, they have little incentive to rush him back into action. Shrewd DFS managers can also note that Jae Crowder and Mikal Bridges have led the team in rebounding once each since Ayton went down. The big man's next chance to return comes Monday against the Jazz.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He wasn't able to get through Wednesday's practice, so the team has ruled him out a full day in advance. JaVale McGee should be asked to make another start with Bismack Biyombo getting more playing time. Right now, Biyombo is looking like the better streaming option between the two. Fantasy managers might want to snag Biyombo for the short term. He has played well whenever Ayton is off the court this season.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He tweaked his ankle on Sunday and was unable to return to action. The Suns are going to take the cautious approach here and let Ayton rest. His next chance to get on the court will be Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. In the meantime, JaVale McGee should get a spot start on Monday. He'll be worth looking at as a streaming option or low cost DFS choice. Jalen Smith is also someone worth monitoring with the Suns shorthanded for this game.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton and power forward Jae Crowder have both cleared the league's health and safety protocols, but remain sidelined Thursday vs. the Clippers as they ramp up to game speed. The duo will be missing their sixth consecutive contest, which should allow Jalen Smith and Cameron Johnson, respectively, to continue enjoying elevated minutes and offensive usage. Ayton enjoyed his best month of 2021-22 before entering the protocols, averaging 18.7 points and 10.6 boards per outing, while his usage% climbed to 23.1%. Crowder remains an on-the-fence season-long asset due to his limited offensive output, but he has managed to knock down at least one triple in 13 of his last 14 outings.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is listed as out for Wednesday's matchup versus Oklahoma City. Ayton didn't play on Monday either, as he will continue to sit because of health and safety protocols surrounding COVID-19. With Jae Crowder out with the same designation, and Frank Kaminsky (knee) unavailable, JaVale McGee should continue to start. However, Jalen Smith, who logged 15 points throughout 29 minutes while filling in against the Grizzlies, has upside as a streamer in deep fantasy formats.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is unavailable for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Ayton will join teammates Jae Crowder and Elfrid Payton in protocols. Fantasy managers should expect Ayton to miss a few games, so hopefully there's an IR spot available. In the meantime, JaVale McGee should move into the starting five. He should see quality minutes and be worth a look as a cheap DFS option for Monday's slate. McGee could also have some low-end streaming appeal.