
According to Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer, Beal is progressing in his recovery from a strained hamstring. However, he has not done any 5-on-5 work, so the Suns' guard will not play on Wednesday. Collin Gillespie has filled the void in the starting lineup, but he's been more valuable to Phoenix than to fantasy managers. Also, Ryan Dunn's fantasy ceiling has been raised, making him worth a look in deep leagues.
Based on the timeline provided at the time of his injury, Beal is due to be re-evaluated on Monday. However, he has already been ruled out for that night's game against the Bucks. Ryan Dunn should continue to fill in as Beal's replacement in the starting lineup, and the rookie has provided 10th-round value in eight-cat formats over the past week.
Nick Richards (calf) was a late scratch after being injured during his pregame workout. Ighodaro will replace him in the starting lineup at center. Bol Bol should also take on a larger role off the bench as the other option down low.
Dunn has started Phoenix's last three games, scoring in double figures in each. The rookie has been more aggressive offensively, and the defensive production has also been there. While Dunn did not record a steal on Monday after racking up seven in games against the Kings and Lakers, he did block two shots in the 40-point victory. While his season-long fantasy value remains low, Dunn has been a top-100 player over the past week. Rostered in two percent of Yahoo! leagues, he won't be too hard to find for managers needing defensive production.
The Suns have decided to go with Gillespie to fill the void left by Bradley Beal, who will miss at least one week with a hamstring injury. While the move into the starting lineup gives Gillespie an opportunity to achieve fantasy relevance, Tyus Jones is the safer streaming play despite remaining on the bench.