Grayson Allen Ruled Out of Thursday's Game with Right Quad Contusion

Grayson Allen will not return to Thursday's game against the Pacers due to a right quad contusion, according to Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com. Allen is coming off a career-best 2023-24 season with the Phoenix Suns, where he averaged 13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.9 steals, and led the league with 46.1 percent shooting from beyond the arc, along with 2.7 three-pointers per game. Acquired by Phoenix in the Damian Lillard trade, his role as a starter is uncertain with the addition of Tyus Jones, potentially shifting him to a bench role as a floor spacer for Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. Historically, Allen has been a consistent role player, though health has been a concern, missing 20+ games in each of his first three professional seasons. He was drafted 21st overall by the Jazz in 2018 and later traded to the Grizzlies and then the Bucks, where he earned a two-year deal.