Royce O’Neale questionable for Suns vs. Pelicans

Royce O’Neale is questionable for the Suns’ matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday due to right foot soreness.

The Suns forward started and played 18 minutes in Phoenix’s 105-103 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday but exited with 6:41 remaining in the third quarter and did not return.

O’Neale, along with Oso Ighodaro, is one of two Phoenix players to play in all 62 games this season. O’Neale has made 57 starts and is averaging 9.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists in his second full season in Phoenix.

Additionally, Mark Williams (left foot third metatarsal; stress reaction) Dillon Brooks (left hand fracture) and Jordan Goodwin (left calf strain) remain out for Phoenix, per Friday’s NBA injury report.

Pelicans’ injury report vs. Suns

The Pelicans have no injuries to report after coming off a 133-123 win in Sacramento on Thursday.

Despite finding themselves in 13th place in the Western Conference, the Pelicans are winners of five of their past seven games. Phoenix has won all three of the previous matchups this season.

Suns-Pelicans tips off from Mortgage Matchup Center at 7 p.m. Listen to the game on 98.7 and the Arizona Sports app. 

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