Paul: 11 PTS, 10 AST, 6 REB, 2 STL Coach Monty Williams said Monday that he expected Booker to play against Brooklyn, and the shooting guard has indicated that he'll be available for the first time since Christmas Day. Booker led the Suns in scoring and assists in Sunday's loss, coming up two dimes short of recording a double-double performance. Booker didn't have his best shooting. "It's the best," Booker said about the home crowd. The Warriors closed out a 5-0 homestand with a 108-99 win over the Pelicans on Friday night, building some momentum as they prepare for star Stephen Curry's imminent return from injury. The three-time All-Star had a steal late in the third before sprinting downcourt and flushing home a dunk for his 50th and 51st points. "He's had non-contact practices, but that's not the same as getting beat up a little bit and playing in 3-on-3, 4-on-4, 5-on-5, playing in three-minute spurts, which is on average what you do in a game before there is a whistle." Both Booker and Doncic mirror a lot of Durant's shotmaking portfolio they just can't match his efficency (yet.). Booker (groin) is out for at least four weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Booker has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against the Nuggets due to a left groin injury. No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form. If you look at another one of my favorite sites, Cleaning the Glass, you will see Booker is annually in the 90th percentile or higher of players who live to take contested, long 2-pointers. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Booker made 12 of 24 shots from the floor . Devin Booker collected 37.3 DraftKings points and 33.9 FanDuel points against the Hornets on January 2, 2022. "He can use both hands, he can score with a hand in his face and he's willing to take the tough shots.". He had nine rebounds and six assists, helping the Suns win their seventh in a row against Chicago. Devin Booker torched the Chicago Bulls for a season-high 51 points in just three quarters as the Phoenix Suns stretched their winning streak to six games with a 132-113 victory on Wednesday night. I call this "The Devin Booker Paradox." Suns head coach Monty Williams said Sunday that he doesn't have an exact date for when Booker (groin) will be re-evaluated, but the three-time All-Star isn't expected to be ready to play anytime soon, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. MVP!" Devin Booker poured in 37 points (15-26 FG, 3-7 3PT, 4-6 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and two blocks in 33 minutes of Wednesday's 105-91 win over the Hornets. Booker finished Wednesday's 105-91 win over Charlotte with 37 points (15-26 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and two blocks over 33 minutes. Cameron Johnson's usage rate will dip as well. He shot 20-of-25 from the field, going 6-of-7 from 3-point range. He scored 30 points in two of those contests, and the defensive contributions have been immense. Booker: 18 Pts, 6-14 FG, 3-6 3P To get the full benefits of numberFire, please log in. Devin Booker recorded 25 points (9-21 FG, 1-7 3PT, 6-6 FT), eight assists and six rebounds in 36 minutes of Friday's 124-115 win over the Thunder. Conscience will force me to intervene in a hushed stage whisper: "you and your MIT pals don't need the high-tech bells and whistles for this name, friend because I already know the answer. Booker finished Wednesday's 105-91 win over Charlotte with 37 points (15-26 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and two blocks over 33 minutes. Devin Booker scored 35 points and matched his career high with six 3s, Durant added 20 points in his second game with Phoenix and the Suns beat the Chicago Bulls 125-104 on Friday night. The Suns took a 64-43 lead at halftime. Spin: Booker led the Suns with 37 points on 57.7 percent shooting Wednesday night. The Suns withstood big efforts by DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, and won for the eighth time in 11 games. News: 2 days agoBooker finished Wednesday's 105-91 win over Charlotte with 37 points (15-26 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and two blocks over 33 minutes. He added six assists and four rebounds. With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. After Booker suffered the left groin strain in the first quarter of the Suns' Christmas Day loss to the Nuggets, the Suns announced three days later that he would be re-evaluated in four weeks. So I spent some time figuring out the answer. And his streaky shooting is further mitigated by the points league format, which flattens production across all categories into a single game score. Durant: 20-9-6, 7-10 FG Booker has missed the last three games due to a groin injury but will be able to play through the issue Sunday. 3-Point Field Goals Made-Attempted; AST:Assists; . All Rights Reserved. Booker looks on track to suit up for the first time Christmas Day, and he'll presumably have a minutes restriction in place in his return from a six-week absence. They need some time to mesh the way they would like. Of the two, Booker owns the superior projections in our NBA Models. Birthdate. Booker is subtly adding more efficiency to his game every season (again, outside of 2020.) When I take Booker, I don't have to worry about shooting guard again for several rounds. Maybe because fans outside of Phoenix just don't seem to dig the Suns. Booker has not played since Christmas Day, missing a lengthy amount of time with a groin strain, but is expected to make his return against the Nets. Devin Booker with 37 Points vs. Charlotte Hornets, 03/01/2023 If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. He's a sure bet to miss 10-12 games a year. Devin Booker Follow team #1, SG, Phoenix Suns Pts 26.8 Reb 4.6 Ast 5.7 Bio Height/Weight: 6' 5"/206 lbs Born: Grand Rapids, Michigan College: Kentucky Draft: 2015 1st round (13th pick) by the. Booker (groin) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Booker could be on a minutes restriction for the first game or two but Torrey Craig and Damion Lee are likely to take a big hit to their fantasy value. Booker now has four career 25-point quarters, tied with Kobe Bryant for second most over the past 25 seasons, according to ESPN Stats & Info research. Devin Booker, 20 years and 145 days old, became the youngest player in league history to score 60 and 70 points in one outing, surpassing David Thompson's mark by three years and 125 days. Devin Booker poured in 37 points (15-26 FG, 3-7 3PT, 4-6 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and two blocks in 33 minutes of Wednesday's 105-91 win over the Hornets. HT/WT. But it's about how we come together as a group, and I think this is a tightknit group, a tightknit organization. Booker returned to the court for Sunday's Christmas Day matchup against the Nuggets, but he played just four minutes prior to aggravating his groin injury. By registering, you indicate that you agree to the Terms Of Service. Booker didn't have his best shooting performance and needed 21 shots to score 25 points. You read over every column I've written since 2008. Here's everything we know, The paths of KD and Kyrie: How one month changed three franchises and two superstar legacies. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? To get the full benefits of numberFire, please sign up. And so I prefer roto formats to points and DFS formats. Chicago was 7 of 23 from beyond the arc, while Phoenix made 20 of 47. The three-time All-Star is not listed on the team's injury report and Phoenix announced he is "expected to play." . section: | slug: suns-devin-booker-puts-up-51-points-in-31-minutes | sport: basketball | route: article_single_fantasy | Okogie: 25 Pts, 7-15 FG, 5-10 3P Booker didn't play in the fourth quarter with the Suns holding a healthy lead. Booker has recorded at least 20 points and five assists on 19 occasions this season. He's already leading the NBA with nearly 61 fantasy points per game, scoring at least 40 DK points in all but one game this season . "I don't know how many sellout crowds that is in a row, but it's impressive. He's going to feast with all the attention Kevin Durant gets, End of 3Q: PHX 94, CHI 85 With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. Maybe because of the negative publicity still surrounding his 70-point game earlier in his career. Aggregate every statement on my least-desired fantasy traits: volume-inflated scoring, empty points box scores, mediocre true shooting percentage, over-reliance on long 2-pointers, streaky shooting, too many closely contested field goal attempts and barely-there blocks+steals. Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com The Suns blew the Bulls away, so Booker, along with the rest of the starting unit, was given an early shower. News: 2 days agoBooker finished Wednesday's 105-91 win over Charlotte with 37 points (15-26 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and two blocks over 33 minutes. I can't explain why. All graphs point to one elite shotmaker: Durant. Booker led the Suns with 37 points on 57.7 percent shooting Wednesday night. I know because his name haunts me like no other. Durant: 7-3-3, 3-5 FG "And everything is done from a perspective of how they can influence, impact winning. F Terrence Ross (sore right toe) missed his second game in a row. Ayton: 7 PTS, 3 REB, 1 STL Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays, it doesn't matter what day of the week it is. Payne: 6 PTS, 3 AST, 1 BLK https://t.co/6PlqtyoPiH, . It's a very encouraging sign that the shooting guard was able to produce with Durant in the starting five, even if KD was on a minutes limit. Back-to-back 30+ point games for @DevinBook, Halftime: CHI 64, PHX 60 Booker posted 25 points (9-21 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and eight assists across 36 minutes during Friday's 124-115 victory over the Thunder. All Rights Reserved. Compare Damian Lillard or Devin Booker and see side-by-side comparisons of season stats by day, week, or rest of season. "There's not a level where he can't score," Suns coach Monty Williams said. He's a top-10 points player that often slides into the late second round. Devin Booker helps him up. Devin Booker passes Steve Nash for Suns all-time 3-point record. Booker finished Sunday's 104-101 loss to the Bucks with 24 points (9-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-9 FT), four rebounds and eight assists over 38 minutes. Starters: Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Durant, Torrey Craig, Deandre Ayton . Fantasy basketball: How trades impact Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and others . KD stars with Booker in long-awaited Suns debut, Breaking down the NBA's historic surge of 50-point performances this season. Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns vs. Toronto Raptors ($8,900) - Chris Paul has missed the last five games. Suiting up for the first time since Christmas Day, Booker was on a playing-time restriction but nonetheless turned in a solid performance aside from some poor shooting from the field and free-throw line, which isn't unexpected given his long layoff. He'll likely be eased back into things, but once he returns, expect Torrey Craig to head back to the second unit, and there won't be as many minutes available for guys like Ish Wainright and Damion Lee. Look, I live and breathe old school. Fantasy. The Suns have the best record in the Western Conference at 15-6 and have won 12 out of 13 home games. ", I snatch that lunchtime printout from your hand. The only "shotmaker" I feel tends to make the term a positive: Kevin Durant. (You have to strike Booker's underwhelming 2020 Chris-Paul-Adjustment season.) The shooting guard will likely reclaim a starting role against the Nets, but Damion Lee and Torrey Craig could still see slightly increased run if Booker is eased into action. They show up and show out.". Durant continued to make a seamless transition following the trade from Brooklyn and once again showed no lingering issues from a sprained right knee that sidelined him for seven weeks. Poeltl averaged 31.6 fantasy points and 26.2 minutes per game with the Spurs this season. Though one month has now passed since he sustained the injury, Booker remains without a clear target date to resume playing, given that he hasn't yet been cleared even for full-contact practice. Devin Booker finished with 35 points. Suns' Devin Booker: Strong all-around outing Rotowire Feb 25, 2023 Booker posted 25 points (9-21 FG,.