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Brooks is making steady progress in his recovery from a broken hand, and he's nearing the three-week mark of his initial 4-6 week timetable. In a best-case scenario, Brooks might be able to make it back to the court by March 24. Once he's cleared for contact, we'll know he's on the cusp of a return.
This will be Allen's second straight game on the sidelines, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Bucks. Ryan Dunn should be able to remain in the rotation with Allen unavailable.
O'Neale will miss his first game of the season Thursday. Rasheer Fleeming is a candidate to start and could get an extended look after some positive moments in recent outings.
This is a huge blow for the Suns, as Williams has managed to remain relatively healthy up until this point in the campaign. His absence for the next few weeks should open up opportunities for Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach at center.
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H. Highsmith
The Suns are giving Highsmith the night off Thursday to rest his right knee following offseason surgery. Rasheer Fleming appears to be worth streaming in shallow fantasy leagues and Ryan Dunn in deeper settings.