The Suns have made two changes to the lineup that started Monday's loss to the Magic. Nurkic's return from a sprained ankle means Mason Plumlee will come off the bench while O'Neale replaces Oso Ighodaro for matchup reasons. Jones, Booker, and Dunn complete the starting five.
Beal has been sidelined since November 13, and Wednesday's matchup with the Knicks will be the fifth game he has missed due to this particular injury. According to Charania, there's hope that Beal could be back as soon as the Suns' November 26 game against the Lakers. The team has a similar timeline for Kevin Durant, who's out with a strained calf. Ryan Dunn and Royce O'Neale are worth streaming until the two stars return to action.
This will be a third straight absence for Beal, and if Grayson Allen (hamstring) plays, he should get the starting nod in his place. If not, one of Josh Okogie or Royce O'Neale should fill the void. Each has gotten a start over the last two games, with Okogie having started most recently.
Allen has missed Phoenix's last two games, with Royce O'Neale and Josh Okogie each getting a start. If Allen is back, he should be the one to fill the starting spot in place of Bradley Beal, who will remain out once again with a calf contusion.
After scoring a season-high 25 points in Wednesday's loss to the Kings, Okogie will make his first start of the season in Oklahoma City. Royce O'Neale heads back to the bench, which may be better for him after struggling in Sacramento. Deep-league managers who added O'Neale recently should hold onto him, as the minutes will remain.