Suns Face Blazers Without Key Player

Phoenix's Grayson Allen likely out with hamstring injury for crucial play-in game

Apr. 14, 2026 at 5:11pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a basketball game or match, with sharp planes of navy, crimson, and gold colors overlapping to create a dynamic, multi-angled visual representation of the sporting event.A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes NBA play-in game between the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers, with the Suns facing an uphill battle without their injured star Grayson Allen.Phoenix Today

The Phoenix Suns will likely be without starting guard Grayson Allen for their NBA play-in tournament game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a left hamstring injury. Allen was listed as questionable, but Arizona Sports reporter John Gambadoro does not expect him to play, which could make the Suns' path to the playoffs more difficult.

Why it matters

The Suns are fighting for a spot in the NBA playoffs, and Allen's absence could be a significant blow to their chances against the Blazers. As one of Phoenix's top scorers, Allen's injury creates a hole in the Suns' lineup that they'll need to find a way to fill.

The details

Suns guard Grayson Allen is dealing with left hamstring soreness and was listed as questionable for the play-in game against the Blazers. However, Arizona Sports reporter John Gambadoro does not expect Allen to be available, which would be a discouraging development for the Suns as they try to advance to the playoffs.

  • The Suns vs. Blazers play-in game is set for 7:00 PM AZ time on April 14, 2026.
  • The Suns will get final game statuses around 6:00 PM AZ time on April 14.

The players

Grayson Allen

A starting guard for the Phoenix Suns who is dealing with a left hamstring injury and is likely to miss the crucial play-in game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Jordan Ott

The head coach of the Phoenix Suns, who will meet with reporters at 5:15 PM AZ time on April 14 to provide an update on the team's injury situation.

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What they’re saying

“Suns vs the Blazers tonight in the play-in with a chance to move on and take on the Spurs - something not many people thought was possible entering the season. I am not expecting Grayson Allen to play tonight so if they can take care of business they buy him 4-5 more days.”

— John Gambadoro, Arizona Sports Reporter

What’s next

The Suns will need to find a way to replace Grayson Allen's production if he is unable to play against the Blazers. If the Suns can win the play-in game, they would advance to face the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

The takeaway

The Suns' chances of advancing in the playoffs have taken a hit with the likely absence of Grayson Allen due to a hamstring injury. The team will need to find a way to overcome this setback and find a way to win the crucial play-in game against the Blazers without one of their top scorers.