Suns owner wants to keep Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale
The Suns team owner also knows how valuable Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale are to this team. They’re both unrestricted free agents after this season, but Ishbia can see them playing for the Suns beyond that. “Royce and Grayson are two great guys,” Ishbia said. “Royce is new to the organization, has done an amazing job, everything you can think of, and Grayson has been here all year. He’s been a phenomenal part of the team and the organization. We hope and expect to have both of those guys back along with keeping this core team together because we love our team and we’re going to compete at the highest level and hopefully in the playoffs very soon and see them all play together.”
Source: Arizona Republic
Source: Arizona Republic
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Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Enjoyed this @ramonashelburne article on how Phoenix has built their roster fully aware of the CBA restrictions.
Because Phoenix has gone all in, it’s critical that free agents Grayson Allen/Royce O’Neale are brought back and not replaced with minimum contracts.
But that comes… – 11:42 AM
Enjoyed this @ramonashelburne article on how Phoenix has built their roster fully aware of the CBA restrictions.
Because Phoenix has gone all in, it’s critical that free agents Grayson Allen/Royce O’Neale are brought back and not replaced with minimum contracts.
But that comes… – 11:42 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
After yesterday’s press conference, Mat Ishbia and Adam Silver spoke to reporters about a variety of topics, including the 2027 NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix, re-signing Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale as a second tax apron team, and a lot more: bit.ly/3Trg7Zi – 11:02 AM
After yesterday’s press conference, Mat Ishbia and Adam Silver spoke to reporters about a variety of topics, including the 2027 NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix, re-signing Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale as a second tax apron team, and a lot more: bit.ly/3Trg7Zi – 11:02 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From Thursday:
#Suns host 2027 #NBAAllStar weekend tinyurl.com/yc7csmkf
Mat Ishbia excited after upset over Nuggets tinyurl.com/tc2235be
Ishbia looks to keep UFAs Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale tinyurl.com/yj3sup8f
Takeaways from win vs. Raptors tinyurl.com/har5x6je pic.twitter.com/LoybMtnsD8 – 9:20 AM
From Thursday:
#Suns host 2027 #NBAAllStar weekend tinyurl.com/yc7csmkf
Mat Ishbia excited after upset over Nuggets tinyurl.com/tc2235be
Ishbia looks to keep UFAs Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale tinyurl.com/yj3sup8f
Takeaways from win vs. Raptors tinyurl.com/har5x6je pic.twitter.com/LoybMtnsD8 – 9:20 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Good stuff from Grayson Allen on pick your poison and Kevin Durant on Bradley Beal: arizonasports.com/story/3544087/… – 1:38 AM
Good stuff from Grayson Allen on pick your poison and Kevin Durant on Bradley Beal: arizonasports.com/story/3544087/… – 1:38 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns’ owner Mat Ishbia wants to keep free agents Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:30 AM
Suns’ owner Mat Ishbia wants to keep free agents Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:30 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant on Grayson Allen opening things up on offense for him and the Suns: “It’s kinda like pick your poison. If you wanna double me on the catch, then we’re gonna get backside 3s, backside cuts” pic.twitter.com/KM1LuVtJtV – 12:30 AM
Kevin Durant on Grayson Allen opening things up on offense for him and the Suns: “It’s kinda like pick your poison. If you wanna double me on the catch, then we’re gonna get backside 3s, backside cuts” pic.twitter.com/KM1LuVtJtV – 12:30 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“The head coach tells him, hey, I need you to hit your first seven 3s. If you can make your first 7 3s, let’s try to do that.”
A joking Frank Vogel about Grayson Allen, who shot 7-of-8 from 3 in 1st quarter of Suns win over Raptors.
“He’s a great player.” #Suns. pic.twitter.com/cZTq1Kavcs – 12:26 AM
“The head coach tells him, hey, I need you to hit your first seven 3s. If you can make your first 7 3s, let’s try to do that.”
A joking Frank Vogel about Grayson Allen, who shot 7-of-8 from 3 in 1st quarter of Suns win over Raptors.
“He’s a great player.” #Suns. pic.twitter.com/cZTq1Kavcs – 12:26 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“I’m off the ball in most of our actions, so if they choose to hug up, then something else is gonna be open.”
Grayson Allen talked about how his hot shooting start opened things up on offense for the Suns, even though he only got 2 shot attempts in the second half: pic.twitter.com/Jsb3W5PQuX – 12:25 AM
“I’m off the ball in most of our actions, so if they choose to hug up, then something else is gonna be open.”
Grayson Allen talked about how his hot shooting start opened things up on offense for the Suns, even though he only got 2 shot attempts in the second half: pic.twitter.com/Jsb3W5PQuX – 12:25 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“Some salmon, potatoes.”
Grayson Allen on what he ate before tonight’s game that led to his franchise-record 7 3-pointers in the first quarter. Said there was some carryover from the Nuggets game and it was bound to swing back his way after struggling for a few games – 11:48 PM
“Some salmon, potatoes.”
Grayson Allen on what he ate before tonight’s game that led to his franchise-record 7 3-pointers in the first quarter. Said there was some carryover from the Nuggets game and it was bound to swing back his way after struggling for a few games – 11:48 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raps lose 120-111 to Suns, but impressive effort. Survived Grayson Allen going 7/8 from 3 in 1Q & cut a 19-pt 2Q lead to 3 with 2:22 in 3rd. Battled to the end. KD was KD down the stretch & finished with 35. But IQ had 21 and a career-high 18 assists, GTJ had 30 and RJ had 23. – 11:27 PM
Raps lose 120-111 to Suns, but impressive effort. Survived Grayson Allen going 7/8 from 3 in 1Q & cut a 19-pt 2Q lead to 3 with 2:22 in 3rd. Battled to the end. KD was KD down the stretch & finished with 35. But IQ had 21 and a career-high 18 assists, GTJ had 30 and RJ had 23. – 11:27 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Pretty feed from Drew Eubanks and an even prettier reverse finish for Royce O’Neale. Suns up 9 with 2 minutes to go – 11:20 PM
Pretty feed from Drew Eubanks and an even prettier reverse finish for Royce O’Neale. Suns up 9 with 2 minutes to go – 11:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Grayson Allen has two shots in the 2nd half after going 8-of-12 from 3 in the first half.
How? #Suns up 10 with 5:29 left in game. – 11:12 PM
Grayson Allen has two shots in the 2nd half after going 8-of-12 from 3 in the first half.
How? #Suns up 10 with 5:29 left in game. – 11:12 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
One of Immanuel Quickley’s best all-around games as a Raptor. 19 points, 13 assists (2 away from his career high), 8-12 FG, and some fine defensive work on the previously red-hot Grayson Allen. His 3-ball cuts Phoenix’s lead down to 5 points with 9 minutes to go. – 11:07 PM
One of Immanuel Quickley’s best all-around games as a Raptor. 19 points, 13 assists (2 away from his career high), 8-12 FG, and some fine defensive work on the previously red-hot Grayson Allen. His 3-ball cuts Phoenix’s lead down to 5 points with 9 minutes to go. – 11:07 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Since Grayson Allen made the last of his 8 3-pointers with 5 minutes left in the 2nd quarter, the Raptors have outscored Phoenix 39-26 in nearly 15 minutes. They’re within 3 points late in the 3rd quarter. – 10:49 PM
Since Grayson Allen made the last of his 8 3-pointers with 5 minutes left in the 2nd quarter, the Raptors have outscored Phoenix 39-26 in nearly 15 minutes. They’re within 3 points late in the 3rd quarter. – 10:49 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Quickley has been glued to Grayson Allen since his hot start. After going 8-for-9 from 3 in his first 15 minutes, Allen has only gotten 3 shots off in the last 9 minutes (all misses). Raptors cut Phoenix’s lead (once 19) down to 7 but the Suns have punched back. PHX by 11. – 10:35 PM
Quickley has been glued to Grayson Allen since his hot start. After going 8-for-9 from 3 in his first 15 minutes, Allen has only gotten 3 shots off in the last 9 minutes (all misses). Raptors cut Phoenix’s lead (once 19) down to 7 but the Suns have punched back. PHX by 11. – 10:35 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
The Raptors have basically broke even since Grayson Allen stopped making every three he took (has eight in first half) but are still down 67-53 at half. Trent Jr. with 16, Gradey 3/6 from three. Slim pickings after that. – 10:04 PM
The Raptors have basically broke even since Grayson Allen stopped making every three he took (has eight in first half) but are still down 67-53 at half. Trent Jr. with 16, Gradey 3/6 from three. Slim pickings after that. – 10:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Grayson Allen at half:
26 PTS
8 3PM
Torching. pic.twitter.com/yN4z6TeDUy – 10:04 PM
Grayson Allen at half:
26 PTS
8 3PM
Torching. pic.twitter.com/yN4z6TeDUy – 10:04 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Grayson Allen’s career high is 40, if you were wondering for some reason. Second-best is 32 and he’s going to top that tonight. Maybe in the first half. – 9:51 PM
Grayson Allen’s career high is 40, if you were wondering for some reason. Second-best is 32 and he’s going to top that tonight. Maybe in the first half. – 9:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Grayson Allen from 3 in 1st quarter at #Nuggets: 4-of-4 for 16 points.
Two nights later.
Allen from 3 in 1st quarter vs. #Raptors: 7-of-8 for 21 points.
Most 3s made in a quarter in Suns history. Career high for points in a quarter for Allen, according to stathead. #Suns – 9:37 PM
Grayson Allen from 3 in 1st quarter at #Nuggets: 4-of-4 for 16 points.
Two nights later.
Allen from 3 in 1st quarter vs. #Raptors: 7-of-8 for 21 points.
Most 3s made in a quarter in Suns history. Career high for points in a quarter for Allen, according to stathead. #Suns – 9:37 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Pelicans hit 24 3s in Toronto on Tuesday – the most that a Raptors opponent has ever made. Well, the Suns (9-for-16 in the 1st quarter) are well on their way to topping that mark tonight. Grayson Allen (7-for-8) is on pace to eclipse it himself. – 9:35 PM
The Pelicans hit 24 3s in Toronto on Tuesday – the most that a Raptors opponent has ever made. Well, the Suns (9-for-16 in the 1st quarter) are well on their way to topping that mark tonight. Grayson Allen (7-for-8) is on pace to eclipse it himself. – 9:35 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
39-25 Suns over Raps after 1Q. Grayson Allen was 7/8 from three and I’m not sure I’ve seen that before. Gradey with a couple of threes off the bench … JFL hit a three … I mean , what do you say. – 9:34 PM
39-25 Suns over Raps after 1Q. Grayson Allen was 7/8 from three and I’m not sure I’ve seen that before. Gradey with a couple of threes off the bench … JFL hit a three … I mean , what do you say. – 9:34 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Grayson Allen is on pace for 84 points and 28 3s. Other than that, things are going great! – 9:32 PM
Grayson Allen is on pace for 84 points and 28 3s. Other than that, things are going great! – 9:32 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Grayson Allen has 7 first-quarter 3s after starting 8-for-8 last game. That came through 3 quarters though. – 9:31 PM
Grayson Allen has 7 first-quarter 3s after starting 8-for-8 last game. That came through 3 quarters though. – 9:31 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Grayson Allen drills his seventh 3 of the quarter. Klay’s got the record with 9. – 9:31 PM
Grayson Allen drills his seventh 3 of the quarter. Klay’s got the record with 9. – 9:31 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Safe to say teams are very comfortable shooting threes against the Raptors right now. Suns are 7-13 from deep with 2:59 left in 1Q and lead 31-19. Two nights ago the Pelicans were 24-of-49. Grayson Allen has five, halfway to Trey Murphey’s 10 the other night. – 9:27 PM
Safe to say teams are very comfortable shooting threes against the Raptors right now. Suns are 7-13 from deep with 2:59 left in 1Q and lead 31-19. Two nights ago the Pelicans were 24-of-49. Grayson Allen has five, halfway to Trey Murphey’s 10 the other night. – 9:27 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Grayson Allen: 15 points, 5-6 3P
Toronto Raptors: 19 points, 4-11 3P – 9:26 PM
Grayson Allen: 15 points, 5-6 3P
Toronto Raptors: 19 points, 4-11 3P – 9:26 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Is somebody going to tell the Raptors that Grayson Allen is an elite three point shooter? This is horrific defending. – 9:25 PM
Is somebody going to tell the Raptors that Grayson Allen is an elite three point shooter? This is horrific defending. – 9:25 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
How is it that the Raptors are still leaving Grayson Allen (the NBA leader in 3P%) open?! He’s hit 5 of his 6 3-point attempts in the first 8.5 minutes and is now 13-for-18 from deep over the last 5 quarters. So yeah, guard him! – 9:25 PM
How is it that the Raptors are still leaving Grayson Allen (the NBA leader in 3P%) open?! He’s hit 5 of his 6 3-point attempts in the first 8.5 minutes and is now 13-for-18 from deep over the last 5 quarters. So yeah, guard him! – 9:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Grayson Allen had a few rough games and then just decided he was done with that “missing” thing – 9:23 PM
Grayson Allen had a few rough games and then just decided he was done with that “missing” thing – 9:23 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Grayson Allen follows up eight 3s on Tuesday with 5 in the first quarter tonight across the opening eight minutes and change. – 9:23 PM
Grayson Allen follows up eight 3s on Tuesday with 5 in the first quarter tonight across the opening eight minutes and change. – 9:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I don’t know what the 2nd tax apron is?”
Joking Mat Ishbia as Suns are over 2nd tax apron.
“We’re not frivolous with money and just spending money to spend money. We’re trying to win a championship.”
Said he hopes, expects to have UFA Royce O’Neale, Grayson Allen back. #Suns pic.twitter.com/pbR6r8meto – 8:18 PM
“I don’t know what the 2nd tax apron is?”
Joking Mat Ishbia as Suns are over 2nd tax apron.
“We’re not frivolous with money and just spending money to spend money. We’re trying to win a championship.”
Said he hopes, expects to have UFA Royce O’Neale, Grayson Allen back. #Suns pic.twitter.com/pbR6r8meto – 8:18 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I asked Mat Ishbia about the implications of the second luxury tax apron with Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale being free agents this summer, and he deadpanned: “Yeah, so I don’t know what the second tax apron is, what is that?” – 7:02 PM
I asked Mat Ishbia about the implications of the second luxury tax apron with Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale being free agents this summer, and he deadpanned: “Yeah, so I don’t know what the second tax apron is, what is that?” – 7:02 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jokic feverishly told Malone to challenge that out of bounds call, and he appears to have been right. That ball is clearly off Royce O’Neale – 12:03 AM
Jokic feverishly told Malone to challenge that out of bounds call, and he appears to have been right. That ball is clearly off Royce O’Neale – 12:03 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
No Nurk on the floor, the Suns send Royce O’Neale to double a Jokic post up…Jokic sees it and easily finds a wide open KCP, who knocks down the three – 11:44 PM
No Nurk on the floor, the Suns send Royce O’Neale to double a Jokic post up…Jokic sees it and easily finds a wide open KCP, who knocks down the three – 11:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Important piece, but just hold it down until he gets back.”
“Keeping a strong mindset.”
“Our defensive intensity. We’ve got to pick that up and limit our turnovers.”
Royce O’Neale on being w/o Devin Booker (ankle), adjusting to situations and keys tonight vs. #Nuggets. #Suns pic.twitter.com/g3lCdEhecQ – 2:32 PM
“Important piece, but just hold it down until he gets back.”
“Keeping a strong mindset.”
“Our defensive intensity. We’ve got to pick that up and limit our turnovers.”
Royce O’Neale on being w/o Devin Booker (ankle), adjusting to situations and keys tonight vs. #Nuggets. #Suns pic.twitter.com/g3lCdEhecQ – 2:32 PM
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Duane Rankin: Salmon. Grayson Allen pregame meal. It worked. 7 3s in 1st quarter for franchise record in quarter. Shot 8-of-12 from 3 in 1st half. Only took 2 shots in 2nd half, #Raptors hugged up on Allen in 2nd half, but Kevin Durant got 1-on-1 coverage. “Don’t leave him open.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/M6NC2Hk8Li -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / March 8, 2024
Gerald Bourguet: What does Frank Vogel attribute Grayson Allen’s red-hot start to? “Head coach tells him, ‘I want you to make your first 7 3s’” After joking, Vogel said: “He knows his role in our system, he knows if he has any airspace, we want him to shoot it, and he’s a great shooter” pic.twitter.com/lt6NuuDwiJ -via Twitter @GeraldBourguet / March 8, 2024
Gerald Bourguet: Final: PHX 123, LAL 113 Grayson Allen: 24 Pts, 8-17 FG, 6-12 3P, Devin Booker: 21 Pts, 9 Ast, 8-18 FG, Kevin Durant: 22 Pts, 7 Ast, 5 Reb, 7-20 FG, Jusuf Nurkic: 18 Pts, 22 Reb, 7 Ast, 7-12 FG, Royce O’Neale: 20 Pts, 10 Reb, 6-10 3P, LeBron James: 28 Pts, 12 Ast, 7 Reb, 12-19 FG -via Twitter @GeraldBourguet / February 25, 2024
Kellan Olsen: Devin Booker (right ankle sprain) is out tonight for the Suns against the Thunder. Jusuf Nurkic (neck spasm) and Bradley Beal (left hamstring injury management) are probable. No Eric Gordon or Royce O’Neale on the injury report. -via Twitter @KellanOlson / March 3, 2024
Duane Rankin: Frank Vogel said Royce O’Neale getting start for Bradley Beal (hamstring) as Eric Gordon is also out Sunday with groin soreness. Jusuf Nurkic is back from ankle sprain as he missed Friday’s game. #Suns #LakeShow -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / February 25, 2024