Overview
- Jalen Green is nearing his season debut after right hamstring work ramped up, with coach Jordan Ott seeking multiple full-court, game-like sessions before clearance.
- Dillon Brooks will miss a second straight game with right groin soreness, and Royce O’Neale is the likely starter in his place after a strong outing in Utah.
- Phoenix returns home at 1-3 following a three-game road skid that highlighted initiation issues despite Collin Gillespie’s productive minutes off the bench.
- Grayson Allen has started in Green’s absence, averaging 17.5 points and 5.5 assists, with potential wing reshuffling if Green is cleared to play.
- Memphis stays short-handed with Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke, Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr. out, and 10-day signee Charles Bassey expected to log minutes.