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PHX • Guard • #12
12 days ago
Not on the radar for many fantasy managers during draft season, Gillespie has emerged as a reputable deep-league option. He recorded a complete stat line against the Grizzlies and played 31 minutes off the bench. Gillespie, who’s rostered in 10 percent of Yahoo! leagues, has clearly earned the trust of Suns head coach Jordan Ott. And with the Suns playing two more games during Week 2, adding Gillespie wouldn’t be a bad idea for deep-league managers needing a point guard.
PHX • Guard • #12
14 days ago
Gillespie took on a starting role late last season for the Suns, but he has started this year in a reserve role. That hasn’t led to much production, but he shined brightly in this one. He set a new career-high for assists and turned in a full stat line. Gillespie may have earned more minutes with his performance, but that doesn’t mean he will play a large enough role consistently to be worth streaming in, especially with Jalen Green (hamstring) on the cusp of a return.
PHX • Guard • #12
4 months ago
Gillespie played his first season with Phoenix on a two-way deal, but he’ll get a standard contract after solid play in 2024-25. Gillespie could see meaningful rotation minutes for a new-look Suns team that’s still figuring out its identity post-Kevin Durant.
Source: Shams Charania
PHX • Guard • #12
4 months ago
It will reportedly be a one-year deal. Gillespie played his first season with Phoenix on a two-way deal, but he’ll get a standard contract after solid play in 2024-25. Gillespie could see meaningful rotation minutes for a new-look Suns team that’s still figuring out its identity post-Kevin Durant.
Source: Shams Charania
PHX • Guard • #12
7 months ago
Gillespie remains on a two-way contract, making games like Friday’s extremely important as he looks to carve out a consistent role. He played well enough over the past month to earn rotation minutes in Phoenix, but the franchise appears to be headed for significant changes once this disappointing season concludes. Sunday’s game in Sacramento should allow Gillespie to log substantial minutes, especially if the Suns sit Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
PHX • Guard • #12
7 months ago
This was Gillespie’s eighth-straight game in the starting lineup, and after scoring just three points on Sunday, he was more effective on Tuesday, though the result was the same. Phoenix dropped a fourth-straight game despite Gillespie having a better night. He did most of his work in the first half, scoring 11 points before the break. As long as Bradley Beal (hamstring) remains sidelined, Gillespie should remain in the starting unit, though his production has been inconsistent, making him a difficult player to rely on.
PHX • Guard • #12
8 months ago
Making his sixth straight start, Gillespie had the game of his life. The second-year man posted career highs in points and dimes and recorded his first career double-double. Games like this won’t be a regular occurrence for Gillespie, so temper expectations moving forward.
PHX • Guard • #12
8 months ago
Gillespie got another start with Grayson Allen (foot) out again Friday. While it appears Allen is close to returning, Gillespie had another solid game with 13 points and three three-pointers in 23 minutes. He’s just a deep league option at best as the Suns don’t trust him to play major minutes even when he gets the chance to start.
PHX • Guard • #12
8 months ago
Gillespie was Suns coach Mike Budenholzer’s choice to replace the injured Bradley Beal (hamstring) in the starting lineup on Monday. Unfortunately, he failed to provide much value in his 16 minutes on the court. Tyus Jones was solid off the bench, finishing with 15 points, three rebounds, four assists and four three-pointers in 27 minutes. While he hasn’t been as productive as many fantasy managers hoped during the preseason, Jones (61 percent rostered) is the only Suns guard worth adding with Beal sidelined.
PHX • Guard • #12
8 months ago
The Suns have decided to go with Gillespie to fill the void left by Bradley Beal, who will miss at least one week with a hamstring injury. While the move into the starting lineup gives Gillespie an opportunity to achieve fantasy relevance, Tyus Jones is the safer streaming play despite remaining on the bench.
Source: Phoenix Suns
PHX • Guard • #12
8 months ago
12 of Gillespie’s 15 minutes came in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s win, and that’s when he made his mark. All of his stats except one assist came in the final frame as he helped the Suns outscore the Clippers 43-22 in the fourth. Gillespie took on a larger role after Bradley Beal (groin) exited early, and his heroics ended up giving Phoenix the win. Gillespie knocked down a massive three-pointer late in the fourth that gave them a five-point lead late that they never relinquished. A performance like this could earn Gillespie more minutes, though he remains on a two-way contract, which makes him a risky player to roster.