Suns' Grayson Allen questionable for play-in vs. Blazers

The rest of the Suns' roster is available, while Portland lists Jerami Grant as questionable with a calf strain.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:48am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in the style of Pablo Picasso, breaking a basketball game down into sharp, overlapping geometric planes of vibrant purple, orange, red, and black, representing the play-in tournament clash between the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers.The high-stakes play-in matchup between the Suns and Blazers is rendered in a cubist, geometric style that captures the intensity and unpredictability of the win-or-go-home contest.Oklahoma City Today

The Phoenix Suns have listed shooting guard Grayson Allen as questionable for Tuesday's play-in tournament game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to left hamstring soreness. The rest of the Suns' roster is available to play, while the Blazers have listed forward Jerami Grant as questionable with a right calf strain.

Why it matters

This game will determine the 7th seed in the Western Conference playoffs, with the winner facing the San Antonio Spurs in the first round. The loser will play in another win-or-go-home game for the 8th seed and a matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The details

Grayson Allen left the Suns' final regular season game against the Lakers in the second quarter after grabbing his hamstring. He played in 51 games this season, averaging a career-high 16.5 points per game. Jerami Grant has missed the Blazers' last 7 games with his calf injury, but he averaged 18.6 points per game on 39% shooting from 3-point range during the regular season.

  • The Suns and Blazers will tip off on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. MST.
  • The winner of this game will clinch the 7th seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
  • The loser will play in another win-or-go-home game for the 8th seed on Friday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Grayson Allen

A shooting guard for the Phoenix Suns who is questionable to play in Tuesday's game due to a left hamstring injury.

Jerami Grant

A forward for the Portland Trail Blazers who is questionable to play in Tuesday's game due to a right calf strain.

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What’s next

The winner of Tuesday's game will face the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. The loser will play in another win-or-go-home game on Friday for the 8th seed and a matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The takeaway

This play-in game between the Suns and Blazers will have major playoff implications, with the winner securing the 7th seed and the loser facing elimination. The status of key players like Grayson Allen and Jerami Grant will be crucial in determining the outcome.