After returning from a hamstring injury earlier in the season, Jalen Green suddenly suffered another hamstring injury that has sidelined him since early November 2025. The injuries have limited his contributions in his first season with the Phoenix Suns, which is a shame because they are having a fantastic campaign.

Ott also provided an injury update on Grayson Allen, who will miss his ninth straight game Jan. 4 with a right knee injury. Allen played a second 5-on-5 before practice Jan. 3, responded well to it, and is on track to play Jan. 5 at Houston in the second of a back-to-back.

On January 18, 1971, Phoenix forward Paul Silas set a franchise record with 27 rebounds in a 118-99 win over the Cincinnati Royals. In doing so he broke the previous record of 24 rebounds set on Nov. 15, 1968, by George Wilson, which was also tied on Nov. 7, 1970 by… Paul Silas.

Jalen Williams left the Thunder's game against the Heat with right thigh soreness, according to the team. Here's the latest.