Grayson Allen leaves the Suns’ game against the Hornets with a knee injury

The Phoenix Suns were plagued with the injury bug, this time with the backs Grayson Allen. The the shooter was off Sunday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets with soreness in his left knee, Suns sideline reporter Amanda Pflugrad said. After 13 points in the first half, Phoenix will be without their microwave shooter.

The cause of his injury is unknown. However, he hit a three-point shot that resulted in an “and-one” opportunity. Allen was knocked roughly to the floor as he fired. He and Bradley Beal led the bench. There was a 29-13 difference between the Suns bench and the Hornets at the end of the first half.

Despite coming off the bench this season, there were many positives. after all, Suns coach Mike Budenholzer and Kevin Durant highlighted Allen’s first start season. When he has minutes and the green light to shoot, he has been extremely effective.

On the season, Allen is shooting 40.8% from three. That indicator was before Sunday’s game, which will increase it. The range on those shots was also exceptional. Many times, the Hornets defenders left him open from a double team on Durant.

Grayson Allen’s injury leaves a hole for the Suns

As a result, Allen knocked down shots with ease. Much of his confidence has blossomed since the new year. His number is in demand a lot more and the Phoenix fan base is with him. after all, Allen signed a $70 million extension before the 2024 playoffs.

The team trusts him as a key player in the rotation. He shot a league-best 46.1% last season. Although the number has declined, its role has changed. He was more of a scorer in his second season in Phoenix. Playing off Durant, Beal and Devin Booker can be a bit difficult.

However, he adapted to the role nicely. In Budenholzer’s system he is shooting 5.8 3-pointers per game in just 24 minutes. They will miss the consistency he provides off the bench on the perimeter. As of this writing, there is no update on the severity of his injury. Also, there is no timetable for his return.

Now, Phoenix will add another player to the injury report. They play their next game on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. That will begin a five-game road trip for the team. Allen may or may not be with the team on the trip. After all, Devin Booker missed some games on the road while dealing with a groin injury.