Gillespie recorded 15 points (5-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Sunday's 124-122 loss to the Hawks.
Gillespie not only finished as the Suns' third-best scorer behind Dillon Brooks and Devin Booker, but he also ended just two boards and three assists away from a triple-double. Gillespie's bench role translates to inconsistent upside, but he's a player worth targeting as a reliable streaming option as long as his minutes continue to hover around the 25-30 mark.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Limited to 13 minutes
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Gillespie closed with six points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound, five assists and one steal over 13 minutes during Monday's 121-98 victory over the Pelicans.
This was Gillespie's lowest workload of the season, but the game was a blowout, and 14 players saw action as a result. Gillespie's been a solid deep-league fantasy asset thus far due to Jalen Green's (hamstring) absence. Through 11 games, Gillespie is averaging 10.0 points, 5.3 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 2.5 three-pointers. Gillespie was dealing with a sore back in the second half, but he could have played through the issue if Monday's game had been closer.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Drains three more treys
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Gillespie racked up 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 22 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 130-118 victory over San Antonio.
The third-year guard has seen a bigger role than expected in the early going with Jalen Green (hamstring) yet to make his Suns debut and Dillon Brooks (groin) on the shelf the past four games. Gillespie is capitalizing on the opportunity, draining multiple three-pointers in six straight games and averaging 14.0 points, 7.0 assists, 3.5 boards, 3.5 threes, 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks in 28.0 minutes during Brooks' absence from the lineup. Gillespie won't maintain that level of usage once the roster gets healthier, but he is providing some intriguing production in the short term.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Double-double in loss
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Gillespie registered 15 points (5-13 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, 13 assists, one block and three steals across 32 minutes during Monday's 138-134 overtime loss to the Jazz.
Gillespie recorded his first double-double of the season, logging a season-high 32 minutes in the process. Phoenix is basically trying anything to win at this point, having not found a winning formula thus far. Gillespie's playing time has fluctuated wildly to this point, making him a hard player to trust, despite the upside.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Collects 13 points from bench
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Gillespie recorded 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Friday's 129-102 loss to the Clippers.
Gillespie is off to a decent start, and his third season could be where the Suns utilize his untapped talent. It will be a harder task to earn minutes when Jalen Green (hamstring) returns, so he'll need to impress while he still can. Otherwise, he's destined to spend another season buried on the depth chart.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Plays 22 minutes off bench
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Gillespie closed Wednesday's 120-116 victory over the Kings with seven points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 22 minutes.
Gillespie finished third among Phoenix's reserves in minutes behind only Royce O'Neale (29) and Mark Williams (24). Gillespie also played more minutes than Oso Ighodaro (19). The Suns' rotation could be a mess all season, but seeing as Devin Booker starts at the one but isn't a true point guard, there could be plenty of minutes available for a floor general like Gillespie.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Near double-double off bench
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Gillespie had 11 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and two assists in 15 minutes during Friday's preseason win over the Nets.
Gillespie flirted with a double-double off the bench as he tries to nail down a reserve role for the Suns this fall. Jared Butler is tentatively penciled in as the top backup point guard behind Jalen Green (hamstring), though the door is open for Gillespie as well as Jordan Goodwin to seize that spot during training camp.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Returning to Phoenix
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Gillespie is planning to sign a one-year guaranteed deal to remain in Phoenix, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
After making a strong impression on a two-way contract in 2024-25, the Suns will reward Gillespie with a standard deal. Gillespie made 33 regular-season appearances, posting averages of 5.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting 43.3 percent from beyond the arc.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: In starting lineup
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Gillespie is in the Suns' starting lineup against the Kings on Sunday.
Gillespie will make his ninth start of the season Sunday due to the absences of Devin Booker (calf), Bradley Beal (rest) and Kevin Durant (ankle). As a starter, Gillespie has averaged 9.3 points, 4.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 0.8 steals over 23.6 minutes per game.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Posts 17 points from bench
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Gillespie accumulated 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 125-112 loss to the Thunder.
After failing to catch on in Denver, Gillespie has proven his worth to the Suns as a critical piece amid Bradley Beal's numerous absences this season. Beal has a no-trade clause in his contract but can accept an offer from any team that interests him, and if he goes elsewhere, Gillespie will be the biggest beneficiary.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Reverting back to bench
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Gillespie won't start in Friday's game against the Celtics.
The two-way player will retreat to the bench due to Bradley Beal (hamstring) returning to game action. Over his last 10 outings (eight starts), Gillespie has averaged 8.2 points, 3.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds across 22.3 minutes per contest.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Solid showing once again
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Gillespie totaled 18 points (6-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 133-123 loss to the Bucks.
Gillespie recently posted a career-high performance in the loss to the Timberwolves on March 28, notching 22 points and 10 assists, and he had another impressive stat line in this contest. He's taken over the starting role at point guard due to the absence of several players in the lineup, but he's taken advantage of the opportunity. He's averaging 9.3 points, 4.3 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game over his last eight starts, but there's no question his numbers are on the rise.
Gillespie notched 22 points (9-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt), five rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Friday's 124-109 loss to Minnesota.
Making his sixth straight start in place of Bradley Beal (hamstring), Gillespie set career highs in points and assists while setting a season high in made three-pointers. It's only the second time he's scored in double digits during his starting stint. However, over those six contests, the second-year guard is averaging 8.8 points, 4.3 assists, 3.3 boards and 1.8 threes in 21.7 minutes a game. Beal lacks a precise date, but Gillespie will be a risky fantasy option on Sunday against the Rockets, even in his current role.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Quiet in start
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Gillespie posted four points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 127-121 win over Chicago.
Making his second career start, Gillespie had another quiet showing in the absence of Bradley Beal. In his last two starts, Gillespie has shot a combined 2-of-10 from the field with averages of 3.5 points, 4.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds. He's only on the radar in deeper fantasy leagues at the moment.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Quiet in first career start
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Gillespie closed Monday's 129-89 victory over the Raptors with three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 16 minutes.
Gillespie was handed a starting role for the first time in his young career, filling in for Bradley Beal who has been ruled out for at least a week due to a hamstring injury. While it was interesting that Gillespie got the starting nod over Tyus Jones, the latter played more minutes. It is unclear whether Gillespie will hold onto his spot but we should expect to see Jones handling more of the responsibilities given the Suns need to win as many games as possible moving forward.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Starting sans Beal
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Gillespie will start in Monday's game against Toronto.
The two-way combo guard will draw his first career start due to Bradley Beal (hamstring) being sidelined. Gillespie has made 10 consecutive appearances for the Suns, during which he has averaged 3.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 9.9 minutes per contest.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Makes impact in limited run
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Gillespie ended Tuesday's 119-117 victory over the Clippers with 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists in 15 minutes.
Gillespie, who has hardly played for the Suns in recent games, stepped up in a big way after Bradley Beal left the game for good with ankle soreness. The Suns are 29-33 and could be in need of a spark, so Gillespie will be a name to monitor in very deep formats if Beal ends up missing time and if coach Mike Budenholzer gives him another shot.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Unavailable Wednesday
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Gillespie (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Gillespie isn't quite ready to return from a right ankle fracture and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play will come Friday against Dallas.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Won't play against Nuggets
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Gillespie (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Denver.
Gillespie continues to progress in his recovery from a right ankle fracture he suffered Nov. 12. His next opportunity to play will be Christmas Day in a rematch against the Nuggets.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Gillespie (ankle) underwent an MRI on Monday and is out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Gillespie tweaked his ankle Friday while debuting for the Suns' G League affiliate, and the team has since elected to send him for further testing. The medical staff has yet to receive Gillespie's MRI results, but the injury is significant enough for him to miss a second straight game for Phoenix. He'll be considered day-to-day until further notice.
