Suns’ Grayson Allen injury update brings concern for Game 2 vs. Timberwolves

Allen is currently listed as questionable due to a right ankle sprain, per the NBA Injury Report.

Allen had been a fairly reliable player in his career before ending up with Phoenix for the 2023-24 season. He primarily came off the bench to begin his career with the Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies. Allen joined the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021-22, where he was given a starting role.

After two years in Milwaukee, Allen was traded to the Suns this past offseason. And it is safe to say he found his footing in Phoenix.

Allen appeared in 75 games and started 74 of those contests. He led the league with a superb 46.1 percent three-point percentage. He also shot 49.9 percent from the field and averaged 13.5 points per game. Allen fits well on the Suns with Phoenix’s stars receiving the majority of the attention. As a result, Durant, Booker, and Beal can often kick the ball to Allen when defenses focus on them.

Regardless of Allen’s final status, winning Game 2 will be difficult. The Timberwolves are more than capable of taking care of business on both the offensive and defensive sides of the floor. Minnesota’s all-around versatility makes them a challenging opponent for any team.

The Suns’ playoff experience will help their case, though. Kevin Durant has played in no shortage of postseason games, while Devin Booker has valuable experience as well. Phoenix will not back down in the series despite the odds. The Suns also went 3-0 against the Timberwolves during the regular season, which is something else to keep in mind as the series moves forward.

As for Allen, his status remains uncertain. When it comes to the question of if Grayson Allen is playing tonight vs. the Timberwolves, the answer is maybe.