Bates-Diop amassed three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals across 17 minutes during Monday's 109-88 victory over Portland.

EDGE Analysis

The Suns were missing Kevin Durant (hamstring) on Monday, but Bates-Diop only picked up a few extra minutes. Bol Bol was the biggest beneficiary, as he nearly double-doubled in 20 minutes with 11 points, nine rebounds and one assist. Bates-Diop hasn't eclipsed 20 minutes in a single game since Nov. 26, and he'll likely remain a fringe rotation player going forward.

Bates-Diop (migraine) will be available for Friday's game against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Bates-Diop missed Tuesday's game against Portland, but he's been completely removed from the injury report. The Suns will be without Jusuf Nurkic (personal) for Friday's game, so Bates-Diop could see a small bump in playing time.

Bates-Diop is out for Tuesday's game versus the Trail Blazers due to a migraine.

EDGE Analysis

Bates-Diop has been ruled out shortly before tipoff for Tuesday's contest after not appearing on the injury report all day. Chimezie Metu, Yuta Watanabe and Nassir Little are candidates to receive extended minutes in his absence.

Bates-Diop chipped in zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) in six minutes during Tuesday's 119-116 victory over the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

With Kevin Durant (ankle) sidelined, Bates-Diop started the Suns' previous contest, totaling five points, four rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes. However, Phoenix opted to start Chimezie Metu on Tuesday, forcing Bates-Diop to the back of the rotation. Bates-Diop has played fewer than 10 minutes in two of his last three appearances after averaging 20.5 minutes over his previous 16 appearances (seven starts).

Bates-Diop will move to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Warriors,John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kevin Durant (ankle) is sitting out again, but he could return either Wednesday against the Nets or Friday against the Knicks according to coach Frank Vogel. Chimezie Metu is getting the starting nod Tuesday, so Bates-Diop could have a limited role with the second unit.

Bates-Diop is starting Friday against Sacramento.

EDGE Analysis

With Kevin Durant (ankle) unavailable Friday, Bates-Diop will join the starting lineup for the fourth time in the last seven matchups. Bates-Diop has made seven starts this year, averaging 6.4 points and 4.4 rebounds in 24.9 minutes per game over those appearances.

Bates-Diop is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

Bates-Diop has been moving in and out of the lineup this season, and he will move back to the bench after being part of the first unit in three of his last four contests. He's averaging 5.4 points and 2.7 rebounds per game when deployed off the bench across nine appearances.

Bates-Diop will start Friday's game against Denver, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Suns are missing Devin Booker (ankle), but they are getting Grayson Allen back from his illness. Bates-Diop will replace Josh Okogie in the starting unit, and this will be his seventh start of the season. In his previous six starts, Bates-Diop averaged 6.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.2 steals.

Bates-Diop won't start Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Bates-Diop received a pair of starts with the Suns battling injuries to Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant. However, with both players active, he'll return to the second unit. In eight games with the reserves this season, Bates-Diop is averaging 5.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals/blocks over 16.1 minutes.

Bates-Diop will start Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bradley Beal (back) remains out and Kevin Durant will miss his first game of the season, so Bates-Diop will join Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Eric Gordon and Jusuf Nurkic in the starting lineup. Across his previous four starts, Bates-Diop has averaged 6.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals in 26.3 minutes per game.