PHOENIX – Grayson Allen suffered an unexpected knee injury before the Phoenix Suns' game against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday.
Throughout the season, Allen struggled with lower body injuries. He was struggling with a right groin injury at the beginning of the year, but now he is struggling with a right knee problem.
His injury may be a microcosm of Phoenix's health problems. Before Sunday's game, they will have a total of four players out due to related injuries.
This season, Allen is having a career year averaging 17.5 points and 4.2 assists while shooting 35.5% from 3-point range on over nine 3-pointers per game.
He has been the ideal weapon in head coach Jordan Ott's system. Not to mention, his growth as a downhill driver has also contributed to a career-best season in assists and scoring.
Grayson Allen's injury is a big blow for the Suns
The team did not specify the severity of the injury, but said it is a legitimate injury and is being managed appropriately. It may be that they are being extra cautious because of the team's upcoming six-game road trip.
Either way, Allen being listed as a prospect and being completely ruled out is cause for concern. Bearing in mind that this is the same right knee issue that has troubled him all year,
Although he has been left out, this is a big opportunity for players like Rasheer Fleming, Ryan Dunn and Haywood Highsmith to make a good impression.
For the Suns, hopefully Allen's injury isn't long-term, but it is concerning for it to happen before the team's road trip.
No matter what happens, he'll want to get back on the court as soon as possible as Phoenix chases a legitimate playoff spot.
