The Phoenix Suns are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the Washington Wizards in an interconference matchup.
Phoenix enters Monday’s game with an 18-13 record after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans on the road on Saturday night.
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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1)© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
In Saturday’s victory over the Pelicans, Devin Booker led the way for the Suns as he recorded 20 points and four assists while Collin Gillespie added 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists of his own.
Now Phoenix will try to grab another victory on the road on Monday as they face off against a struggling Wizards team.
On the other side, Washington enters Monday’s contest with a 7-23 record after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Sunday.
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Wizards forward Alex SarrRon Chenoy-Imagn Images
Alex Sarr led the way for the Wizards in Sunday’s victory as he ended the game with 20 points, nine rebounds and six blocks while C.J. McCollum recorded 16 points, four rebounds and five assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Monday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Suns Injury Report, Will Mark Williams, Grayson Allen Play?
For the Suns, they have four players listed on their injury report, including both Mark Williams and Grayson Allen.
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Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15)Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Phoenix has ruled out Williams as he will serve his one-game suspension he was handed by the NBA after his altercation with Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado in Saturday’s matchup.
With Williams sidelined, Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richards will likely have larger roles for the Suns on Monday night.
The Suns have also ruled out Allen due to right knee injury management as he will miss his sixth consecutive contest.
Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8)© Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
With Allen still sidelined, Royce O’Neale and Gillespie will likely continue to have larger roles until he returns.
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Jalen Green has also been ruled out as he continues to recover from a right hamstring strain while Ryan Dunn has been listed as questionable with right knee soreness.
Wizards Injury Report, Will Khris Middleton, Kyshawn George Play?
On the other side, the Wizards have four players listed on their injury report, including both Khris Middleton and Kyshawn George.
Khris MiddletonRhona Wise-Imagn Images
Washington has ruled out Middleton due to knee injury management as he will sit out the second night of their back-to-back.
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With Middleton sidelined, Tre Johnson, Julian Champagnie and Will Riley could all be in line for larger roles.
The Wizards have also ruled out George due to a hip flexor strain as he will miss his second consecutive game.
Kyshawn GeorgeScott Kinser-Imagn Images
Corey Kispert has also been ruled out due to a hamstring injury while Cam Whitmore is sidelined indefinitely with a blood clot in his shoulder.
Fans can catch Monday night’s matchup between the Suns and Wizards from Capital One Arena at 7:00 p.m. EST.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 29, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.