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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 05: Grayson Allen #8 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after an apparent injury during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
On Tuesday evening, the Phoenix Suns will host the Portland Trail Blazers in Arizona for the play-in tournament.
The Suns are coming off a 135-103 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on the last day of the regular season.
Grayson Allen did not play in the game.
Suns Make Grayson Allen Announcement
GettyGrayson Allen #8 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during a 129-102 LA Clippers win over the Phoenix Suns at Intuit Dome on October 24, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images).
UPDATE: Grayson Allen has been ruled out (h/t Underdog NBA).
For Tuesday’s game, the Suns have announced that Allen is listed as questionable on the injury report.
@PHNX_Suns wrote: “NEWS: Grayson Allen (left hamstring soreness) is QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow’s Play-In Tournament game against the Trail Blazers. Allen is the only player listed on Phoenix’s injury report.”
GettyGrayson Allen #8 of the Phoenix Suns shoots a technical free throw during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 27, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Allen finished the 2025-26 regular season with averages of 16.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 40.3% from the field and 34.9% from three-point range in 51 games.
The former Duke star is in his third season playing for the Suns.
GettyGrayson Allen #8 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket during the first half of the NBA game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Suns This Season
The Suns are the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 45-37 record.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 25-16 at home).
Despite a talented roster (that also had Kevin Durant), the Suns are coming off a year where they missed the 2025 NBA playoffs.
The franchise reached the NBA Finals in 2021.
Allen’s Career
GettyGrayson Allen #8 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 113-110.
Allen was the 21st pick in the 2018 NBA Draft after an excellent college career.
He spent his rookie year with the Utah Jazz before stints with the Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks (and Suns).
His career averages are 11.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest while shooting 44.3% from the field and 40.3% from three-point range in 454 games.
Trail Blazers Ahead Of Suns
GettyActing head coach Tiago Splitter of the Portland Trail Blazers gives direction to his team during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Moda Center on February 20, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.
The Trail Blazers finished the regular season with a 42-40 record, which had them as the eighth seed in the Western Conference.
They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and 7-3 over their last ten).
The franchise last made the NBA playoffs in 2021.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar