O'Neale (ankle) recorded nine points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 22 minutes Sunday in the Suns' 120-113 win over the Hornets. O'Neale made his return to action after missing Phoenix's previous six games with a left ankle sprain. The veteran forward has logged more than 30 minutes on seven occasions this season, but a 20-to-25-minute role could be the reality for O'Neale moving forward while the Suns' star trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal is at full strength.
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2024-25 Season Stats
Royce O’Neale Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL7.04.82.40.40.8Year 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 34 9 25.8 10.1 5.4 2.3 0.6 1.0 1.1 0 0 2.4 5.7 43.0% 1.1 2.4 47.6% 3.6 8.1 44.4% 0.5 0.6 77.3% 0.9 4.5 2.3 2.1 -26 60.4% 2023-24 79 14 24.7 7.7 4.8 2.8 0.6 0.7 0.9 4 0 2.0 5.3 37.0% 0.7 1.5 49.6% 2.7 6.8 39.7% 0.3 0.4 68.6% 0.8 4.0 2.2 3.0 +117 54.8% 2022-23 76 53 31.7 8.8 5.1 3.7 0.6 0.9 1.5 4 1 2.1 5.5 38.9% 0.9 2.3 37.9% 3.0 7.8 38.6% 0.7 0.9 72.5% 0.7 4.3 3.1 2.5 +77 53.8% 2021-22 77 77 31.2 7.4 4.8 2.5 0.4 1.1 1.0 3 0 1.5 4.0 38.9% 1.1 1.8 60.9% 2.6 5.8 45.7% 0.6 0.7 80.4% 0.8 3.9 2.4 2.4 +231 60.8% 2020-21 71 71 31.5 7.0 6.8 2.5 0.5 0.8 1.2 3 0 1.5 3.9 38.5% 1.0 1.6 58.6% 2.5 5.5 44.4% 0.5 0.6 84.8% 1.2 5.6 2.6 2.2 +471 59.9% 2019-20 71 62 28.9 6.3 5.5 2.5 0.5 0.8 0.9 2 0 1.3 3.4 37.7% 0.9 1.7 54.5% 2.2 5.1 43.3% 0.6 0.8 76.4% 0.4 5.1 2.8 3.0 +216 57.8% 2018-19 82 16 20.4 5.2 3.5 1.5 0.3 0.7 0.9 1 0 0.8 2.1 38.6% 1.2 2.0 56.9% 2.0 4.2 47.5% 0.4 0.5 76.2% 0.3 3.2 2.1 1.8 +172 58.9% 2017-18 69 4 16.7 5.0 3.4 1.4 0.2 0.5 0.8 1 0 0.6 1.7 35.6% 1.1 2.4 47.0% 1.7 4.1 42.3% 0.9 1.1 80.3% 0.4 3.1 1.5 1.7 +195 54.0% Career 55930626.47.04.82.40.40.81.01811.53.938.5%1.01.951.2%2.55.842.8%0.60.777.3%0.74.22.42.4+145357.2% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL7.75.21.90.30.9Year 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% 2023-24 4 2 26.0 5.0 4.8 1.0 0.0 0.3 0.5 0 0 1.5 4.5 33.3% 0.3 1.0 25.0% 1.8 5.5 31.8% 0.0 0.0 0.0% 1.3 3.5 2.8 2.0 -46 45.5% 2022-23 4 0 29.5 5.0 4.3 3.5 0.3 1.3 1.0 0 0 1.0 5.5 18.2% 0.8 1.8 42.9% 1.8 7.3 24.1% 0.5 0.5 100.0% 1.0 3.3 2.8 3.5 -40 33.5% 2021-22 6 6 31.3 6.2 5.7 1.5 0.2 0.5 0.5 0 0 1.2 4.2 28.0% 1.2 1.7 70.0% 2.3 5.8 40.0% 0.3 0.3 100.0% 1.0 4.7 2.7 3.0 -53 51.6% 2020-21 11 11 36.7 11.3 7.3 2.1 0.3 1.1 0.7 1 0 2.5 5.5 46.7% 1.4 2.3 60.0% 3.9 7.7 50.6% 0.9 1.1 83.3% 1.5 5.8 3.7 2.9 -6 68.7% 2019-20 7 7 35.6 5.6 5.4 2.7 0.3 1.3 1.9 0 0 1.4 3.1 45.5% 0.4 1.4 30.0% 1.9 4.6 40.6% 0.4 0.9 50.0% 0.4 5.0 3.6 1.5 -15 56.3% 2018-19 5 0 27.4 10.6 4.6 1.6 0.4 0.4 2.0 1 0 1.6 4.6 34.8% 2.6 4.4 59.1% 4.2 9.0 46.7% 0.6 0.8 75.0% 0.4 4.2 3.0 0.8 -4 56.7% 2017-18 11 5 23.5 7.1 3.5 1.4 0.4 0.9 1.5 0 0 0.9 2.5 35.7% 1.6 2.5 64.3% 2.5 5.1 50.0% 1.1 1.7 63.2% 0.3 3.2 2.7 0.9 -67 60.6% Career 483130.47.75.21.90.30.91.2201.54.136.9%1.32.256.6%2.86.343.8%0.70.971.1%0.84.43.11.6-23157.3%
Royce O’Neale
Season Stats
Previous Game (@ WAS 1/16)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF3425.810.15.42.31.12.32024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB5.44.50.92024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.61.02024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%44.4%47.6%43.0%77.3%60.4%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-262.100
Royce O’Neale
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/17L 128-12219784000300.0%4375.0%7342.9%2150.0%170.0+811444.4%10/13W 118-1141817441236350.0%33100.0%9666.7%22100.0%131.3-122186.0%10/11L 109-91165330014125.0%11100.0%5240.0%000.0%123.0-41550.0%10/8W 105-971511101125360.0%11100.0%6466.7%000.0%010.0+601191.7%10/6W 118-11414250300300.0%2150.0%5120.0%000.0%050.0+12420.0%
Preseason Totals 16.98.44.22.21.00.61.24.21.433.3%2.21.881.8%6.43.250.0%0.80.675.0%0.63.61.8+101.212.462.2% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%1/16W 130-123219420116350.0%000.0%6350.0%000.0%042.0-103975.0%1/14L 122-11716241011400.0%11100.0%5120.0%000.0%131.0-221220.0%1/12W 120-113219411146233.3%11100.0%7342.9%11100.0%040.3+253660.5%12/28L 109-10511010100300.0%000.0%300.0%000.0%010.0-5120.0%12/27L 98-893014542229444.4%2150.0%11545.5%000.0%052.0-1121763.6%12/25W 110-100305861205120.0%2150.0%7228.6%000.0%170.0+331335.7%12/23L 117-90286240108225.0%100.0%9222.2%000.0%110.0-102333.3%12/21L 133-1253411310235360.0%11100.0%6466.7%000.0%030.3-831091.7%12/19L 120-111269641125360.0%000.0%5360.0%000.0%062.0-251190.0%12/15W 116-1093213420006350.0%3266.7%9555.6%000.0%040.0-311472.2%12/13W 134-1262817450009555.6%2150.0%11654.5%000.0%040.0+821977.3%12/8L 115-1103016710026466.7%4250.0%10660.0%000.0%070.5+031580.0%12/7L 121-1113123830128562.5%7342.9%15853.3%22100.0%351.5-1122472.4%12/5L 126-1242719720228562.5%11100.0%9666.7%22100.0%161.0-332396.2%12/3W 104-932910610119222.2%3266.7%12433.3%000.0%151.0+120941.7%11/30W 113-1051911210004375.0%2150.0%6466.7%000.0%020.0+1511191.7%11/27L 127-117288420414250.0%11100.0%5360.0%000.0%042.0-741180.0%11/26W 127-100239910116350.0%000.0%6350.0%000.0%181.0+1301675.0%11/20L 138-12232174201210550.0%2150.0%12650.0%200.0%131.0-2031266.0%11/18L 109-9919270101500.0%3133.3%8112.5%000.0%160.0-152212.5%11/17L 120-117247421214125.0%3266.7%7342.9%000.0%042.0-103750.0%11/15L 99-832211730106233.3%4250.0%10440.0%2150.0%340.0-1921450.6%11/13L 127-104215540116116.7%6116.7%12216.7%000.0%144.0-62120.8%11/12W 120-112239323116233.3%200.0%8225.0%4375.0%122.0+221046.1%11/10L 127-118288921117228.6%7114.3%14321.4%000.0%272.0-164528.6%11/8W 114-11329185200044100.0%4375.0%8787.5%100.0%140.0+14223106.6%11/6W 115-112226721114250.0%200.0%6233.3%000.0%342.0-221050.0%11/4W 118-1162315501104375.0%5360.0%9666.7%000.0%320.0-231583.3%11/2W 103-97223731115120.0%100.0%6116.7%000.0%163.0+01925.0%10/31W 125-1192821711106583.3%22100.0%8787.5%22100.0%160.0-7328118.2%10/28W 109-1052412942014250.0%5240.0%9444.4%22100.0%274.0+2541860.7%10/26W 114-102267941005120.0%11100.0%6233.3%22100.0%270.0+1821750.9%10/25L 123-116277440123133.3%2150.0%5240.0%22100.0%042.0+1431059.5%10/23W 116-113245511133133.3%2150.0%5240.0%000.0%140.3+141750.0%
Regular Season Totals 25.810.15.42.30.61.01.15.72.443.0%2.41.147.6%8.13.644.4%0.60.577.3%0.94.52.1-262.314.360.4%
Royce O’Neale Player Profile
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Puts up nine points in return
O'Neale (ankle) recorded nine points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 22 minutes Sunday in the Suns' 120-113 win over the Hornets. O'Neale made his return to action after missing Phoenix's previous six games with a left ankle sprain. The veteran forward has logged more than 30 minutes on seven occasions this season, but a 20-to-25-minute role could be the reality for O'Neale moving forward while the Suns' star trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal is at full strength.
Officially active
O'Neale (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. O'Neale missed the last six games due to a left-ankle sprain, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. O'Neale figures to have a sizable role when he returns to form, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him eased back into action considering the time he has missed.
Likely to play Sunday
O'Neale (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Hornets. O'Neale is expected to make his return to game action after missing the club's last six outings due to a left ankle sprain. The 31-year-old has averaged 7.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.4 steals across 27.0 minutes per contest in his last five outings (two starts), though his minutes could be limited if he is able to return.
Officially ruled out
O'Neale (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Jazz, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. O'Neale has been downgraded from doubtful to out Saturday due to a left ankle sprain. The veteran forward's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Charlotte.
Listed as doubtful for Saturday
O'Neale (ankle) is officially listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Jazz. The Suns announced back on Dec. 31 that O'Neale was set to be re-evaluated in 10 days after being diagnosed with a left ankle sprain, but the forward remains unlikely to make his return Saturday. Still, the doubtful designation could be a sign that he's inching closer to suiting up. If O'Neale is ruled out ahead of Saturday's action as expected, Ryan Dunn and Grayson Allen should continue absorbing extra playing time in Phoenix's rotation.
Re-evaluated in 10 days
The Suns announced Tuesday that O'Neale will be re-evaluated in 10 days after being diagnosed with a left ankle sprain, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports. O'Neale suffered an ankle sprain Saturday against the Warriors and will miss at least five games with this news. Fortunately for Phoenix, Grayson Allen (concussion) is probable to return Tuesday, while Devin Booker (groin) is questionable. O'Neale played well in December before this setback, averaging 11.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 3.1 three-pointers.
Won't play Tuesday vs. Memphis
O'Neale (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports. O'Neale sprained his left ankle during the Suns' 109-105 loss to the Warriors on Saturday, and he finished the game with zero points, one rebound and one block over 12 minutes. It's unclear whether the injury is severe enough for a multi-game absence, but O'Neale's next opportunity to play will be this Saturday against the Pacers. Ryan Dunn, Josh Okogie and Oso Ighodaro are in line to see increased minutes off the bench Tuesday due to O'Neale's injury.
Sits out practice
O'Neale (ankle) did not practice Monday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. O'Neale had some imaging done that the Suns were optimistic about, but it sounds like his status for Tuesday's game versus the Grizzlies is in doubt. O'Neale suffered his ankle sprain Saturday against the Warriors and was unable to return. Although O'Neale could miss time, it sounds like Devin Booker (groin) and Grayson Allen (concussion) are on track to return.
Won't return Saturday
O'Neale (ankle) won't return to Saturday's game against the Warriors, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports. O'Neale departed the contest in the second quarter with an apparent left ankle injury and appeared to be in substantial pain, and now it's been confirmed that the veteran won't return to the court. Josh Okogie is expected to have an increase in his minutes off the bench, while Oso Ighodaro could also see extra playing time as well.