Lee produced zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across two minutes during Tuesday's 117-112 loss to the Grizzlies. Lee cracked the rotation for just the seventh time this season, bringing his total minutes played to 48. Even with a handful of injuries, the Suns have opted to go in another direction most nights, leaving Lee as nothing more than an emergency depth piece.
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2024-25 Season Stats
Damion Lee Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL8.13.31.40.10.6Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 8 0 6.0 2.4 0.8 0.6 0.0 0.3 0.4 0 0 0.1 1.5 8.3% 0.5 1.1 44.4% 0.6 2.6 23.8% 1.0 1.0 100.0% 0.1 0.6 0.3 1.7 +3 38.7% 2022-23 74 5 20.4 8.2 3.0 1.3 0.1 0.4 1.1 0 0 1.5 3.3 44.5% 1.2 2.8 43.9% 2.7 6.1 44.2% 1.3 1.4 90.4% 0.5 2.5 1.6 1.3 +79 60.7% 2021-22 63 5 19.9 7.4 3.2 1.0 0.1 0.6 0.6 0 0 1.0 3.0 33.7% 1.7 3.1 54.1% 2.7 6.1 44.1% 1.0 1.2 88.0% 0.4 2.8 1.5 1.7 +93 56.1% 2020-21 57 1 18.9 6.5 3.2 1.3 0.1 0.7 0.5 0 0 1.4 3.4 39.7% 0.9 1.4 63.8% 2.2 4.8 46.7% 0.7 0.8 90.9% 0.4 2.8 1.6 2.4 +41 63.6% 2019-20 49 36 29.0 12.7 4.9 2.7 0.1 1.0 1.4 3 0 1.7 4.9 35.6% 2.6 5.6 47.1% 4.3 10.4 41.7% 2.2 2.6 87.3% 0.7 4.2 2.4 2.0 -124 54.8% 2018-19 32 0 11.7 4.9 2.0 0.4 0.0 0.4 0.3 0 0 0.8 2.1 39.7% 0.9 1.8 49.2% 1.8 4.0 44.1% 0.6 0.7 86.4% 0.3 1.8 0.9 1.2 -54 57.8% 2017-18 15 11 26.9 10.7 4.7 1.9 0.1 1.3 0.9 0 0 1.0 4.0 25.0% 3.1 6.1 51.1% 4.1 10.1 40.8% 1.5 1.9 75.9% 0.7 4.0 1.7 2.1 -24 48.9% Career 2985820.48.13.31.40.10.60.8301.33.437.5%1.53.149.8%2.86.443.4%1.21.488.0%0.52.81.61.7+1457.2% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL2.01.50.50.00.1Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2022-23 8 0 11.1 2.1 1.4 0.6 0.0 0.3 0.1 0 0 0.4 1.9 20.0% 0.4 0.6 60.0% 0.8 2.5 30.0% 0.3 0.3 100.0% 0.5 0.9 1.0 5.0 +0 40.7% 2021-22 16 0 7.8 2.0 1.6 0.4 0.0 0.1 0.4 0 0 0.3 1.0 25.0% 0.6 1.1 50.0% 0.8 2.1 38.2% 0.1 0.2 66.7% 0.3 1.3 0.5 1.2 -32 45.3% Career 2408.92.01.50.50.00.10.3000.31.322.6%0.51.052.2%0.82.335.2%0.20.280.0%0.41.20.71.7-3243.6%
Damion Lee
Season Stats
Previous Game (@ IND 1/4)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF86.02.40.80.60.40.32024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB0.80.60.12024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.00.32024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%23.8%44.4%8.3%100.0%38.7%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+31.700
Damion Lee
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/13W 118-114205210016116.7%4125.0%10220.0%000.0%021.0+12525.0%10/11L 109-916000000200.0%200.0%400.0%000.0%000.0-11040.0%10/8W 105-974001011100.0%000.0%100.0%000.0%001.0+0100.0%10/6W 118-1141010110003266.7%3266.7%6466.7%000.0%010.0+1301183.3%
Preseason Totals 10.33.80.80.80.00.30.53.00.825.0%2.30.833.3%5.31.528.6%0.00.00.0%0.00.81.5+30.81.835.7% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%1/4L 126-1080210000000.0%000.0%000.0%22100.0%100.0+004113.6%12/31L 117-1121000000100.0%000.0%100.0%000.0%000.0-4010.0%12/27L 98-890200000000.0%2150.0%2150.0%000.0%000.0+20150.0%12/23L 117-906000000200.0%200.0%400.0%000.0%000.0-3150.0%11/20L 138-1223401011400.0%11100.0%5120.0%22100.0%001.0+30234.0%11/15L 99-83552101011100.0%100.0%2150.0%22100.0%020.0+80986.8%11/13L 127-10410401001200.0%2150.0%4125.0%22100.0%001.0-10241.0%10/26W 114-10217232001200.0%11100.0%3133.3%000.0%032.0-21333.3%
Regular Season Totals 6.02.40.80.60.00.30.41.50.18.3%1.10.544.4%2.60.623.8%1.01.0100.0%0.10.61.7+30.32.138.7%
Damion Lee Player Profile
Career History
Damion Lee Latest News
Rare sighting Tuesday
Lee produced zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across two minutes during Tuesday's 117-112 loss to the Grizzlies. Lee cracked the rotation for just the seventh time this season, bringing his total minutes played to 48. Even with a handful of injuries, the Suns have opted to go in another direction most nights, leaving Lee as nothing more than an emergency depth piece.
Active Wednesday
Lee (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's season opener versus the Clippers, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports. Lee and Grayson Allen (Achilles) have both been cleared for action Wednesday, bringing Phoenix's backcourt to full strength with the exception of Josh Okogie (hamstring). Lee will suit up for the first time since May 11 of 2023 after missing all of last season due to meniscus complications.
Probable for Wednesday
Lee (hamstring) is probable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Clippers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports. Lee is expected to be ready for the regular season after dealing with hamstring soreness to end the preseason. After missing all of last season due to meniscus surgery, Lee is looking to reclaim the reserve role he held in 2022-23, when he averaged 20.4 minutes per game across 74 regular-season appearances (five starts) for the Suns.
Nursing hamstring injury
Head coach Mike Budenholzer said Monday that Lee is dealing with a hamstring issue but is close to returning, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports. Lee was held out of the Suns' preseason finale against the Lakers on Thursday. He was able to get in some 5-on-5 reps during Monday's practice, but it's unclear whether he'll be available for the Suns' regular-season opener against the Clippers on Sunday. Lee missed the entire 2023-24 campaign while recovering from meniscus surgery, and he's expected to come off the bench to provide depth on the wing.
Plays six minutes off bench Friday
Lee (groin) played six minutes off the bench in Friday's 109-91 preseason loss to the Pistons. He finished scoreless (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt). Lee didn't make an impact in this game, but he saw the court, meaning the groin injury he was dealing with was nothing major. Lee is competing for a bench role in the 2024-25 regular-season roster.
Headed to locker room
Lee went to the locker room with 8:49 remaining in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons after taking a hit to the groin/leg area, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports. With Tuesday's contest almost over, it seems unlikely Lee will check back in. As things stand, he is set to finish with one rebound and one steal in five minutes of action. Lee's next chance to suit up is Friday's preseason rematch with Detroit.
Fully available for start of camp
Lee (knee) said Monday that he will be fully available for Tuesday's practice session, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports. Lee missed the entire 2023-24 campaign due to meniscus surgery but rejoined the Suns on a one-year deal in early July. The 31-year-old carved out a decent role during his first year with Phoenix in 2022-23, averaging 8.2 points and 3.0 rebounds in 20.4 minutes per game. Assuming he doesn't face any setbacks during camp, it wouldn't be surprising to see him earn a role in the rotation once again this year.
Staying in Phoenix
Lee (knee) and the Suns agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. After missing the entire 2023-24 campaign while recovering from meniscus surgery, Lee will get another chance to prove his worth with the Suns. Back in 2022-23, Lee was a key rotation player for the Suns, averaging 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 three-pointers and 1.4 assists in 20.4 minutes over 74 appearances. Lee is expected to be fully healthy ahead of training camp.
Will test free agency
Lee (knee) declined his $2.85 million player option with the Suns on Saturday, and he will test unrestricted free agency, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports. Lee saw decent playing time in his first, and possibly last season with Phoenix. The 31-year-old averaged 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 20.4 minutes in 74 regular-season games. What was most impressive about Lee's game was his improved shot from range. The six-year NBA veteran set a career-high 44.5 percent from beyond the arc.