It’s a busy Monday night in Washington, where the Phoenix Suns (18-13) visit the Wizards at 7:00 PM ET. The final injury report is in, and it paints a clear picture: both teams will be missing key pieces, and depth will decide a lot. Phoenix is still favored by 10.5 with a total of 233.5 points, but how the absences stack up on both sides could shape the story of the game.

Final injury report: Suns at Wizards (Dec. 29)

The NBA’s official injury report, updated at 12:45 PM ET on December 29, confirms a handful of important statuses. For Phoenix, Grayson Allen is OUT with right knee injury management, Jalen Green is OUT with a right hamstring strain, and Mark Williams is OUT due to a league suspension. Ryan Dunn is listed as Questionable with right knee soreness, and guard Jordan Goodwin is Available after a jaw sprain and will play in a protective mask.

One listing adds, "Dunn is dealing with an apparent right knee injury, and he is not expected to face the Wizards on Monday." That leans the rotation toward Phoenix’s wings and secondary ballhandlers, especially with Allen’s shooting and Green’s burst off the table.

On the Wizards’ side, the official sheet shows Khris Middleton OUT (right knee injury management), Kyshawn George OUT (left hip flexor strain), Corey Kispert OUT (left hamstring strain), and Cam Whitmore OUT (right shoulder deep vein thrombosis). There is also a note that Isaiah Livers is managing a hip issue and remains out. Another update earlier in the day framed George as day-to-day and Kispert as a game-time decision, but the 12:45 PM ET report lists both as OUT.

What the absences mean for Phoenix

Allen’s absence matters because of his elite spacing. He punishes help and keeps lanes open for Devin Booker, who leads the Suns with averages of 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. Without Allen, Phoenix may need more creation from Collin Gillespie (16.5 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists) and tougher minutes from Dillon Brooks (16 points, 3.5 rebounds). If Dunn cannot go, it also trims Phoenix’s on-ball defense at the wing.

Goodwin’s availability is a nice lift for head coach Frank Vogel. His energy, rebounding (10 points, 7.5 rebounds), and point-of-attack pressure are useful, and the mask shouldn’t change his role. In the frontcourt, Oso Ighodaro (7 points, 7.5 rebounds) brings mobility and touch, which could be key if the Suns want to run in transition and keep Washington’s shot-blockers away from the rim.

"If Booker stays hot, who stops him—Sarr or the whistle?"

Washington’s injuries reshape the rotation

This is a different Wizards team without Middleton’s steady scoring and late-game poise. With Corey Kispert and Kyshawn George both ruled out, Washington loses vital shooting and length on the wing. The club will likely rely more on its youth movement and activity on the glass.

Rookie big Alex Sarr has been a bright spot, averaging 17.5 points, 6 rebounds, and a massive 4.5 blocks. He erases mistakes and turns defense into offense. Bilal Coulibaly (17.5 points, 8 rebounds) adds two-way punch, and veteran guard CJ McCollum (18.5 points) offers calming shotmaking. Justin Champagnie (9 points, 9.5 rebounds) and Bub Carrington (13.5 points, 5.5 assists) give Washington activity and ball movement. Expect more minutes for Marvin Bagley III and, as noted, for younger pieces like Tre Johnson. Guard Malaki Branham is available after a thumb issue.

The team’s medical picture has been fluid, but the latest wording is clear: "Kyshawn George and Corey Kispert are both dealing with injuries that have kept them out of recent games." Earlier in the day, Kispert was framed as a game-time decision. By early afternoon, he’d shifted to OUT on the official ledger.

"This is a growth game for D.C.—let the kids run with McCollum."

Matchup angles and betting outlook (Suns -10.5, 233.5)

Phoenix is favored by double digits for a reason: Booker has been steady, Gillespie has surprised as a table-setter, and the Suns’ supporting cast is physical. Still, 10.5 is a big number on the road, especially against a Wizards front line that blocks shots and crashes the glass. Sarr’s 4.5 blocks per game looms large against a Suns team missing some perimeter spacing.

For the total (233.5), Washington’s offense may ebb without Middleton and Kispert, but the team’s pace and energy can produce easy runouts. Phoenix, meanwhile, should lean on Booker’s mid-range comfort and Brooks’ physical drives, with Goodwin pushing in transition and Ighodaro finishing dump-offs.

"Ten and a half is a big number—can Phoenix cover without Allen’s shooting?"

Players to watch: Suns vs Wizards

• Devin Booker (PHX): 25-6-4.5 line; first-option scorer and closer.
• Collin Gillespie (PHX): 16.5 points, 8 assists; steady handle with pick-and-roll craft.
• Dillon Brooks (PHX): Physical wing defender and confident shooter.
• Jordan Goodwin (PHX): Available with a mask; rebounds and defends guards.
• Alex Sarr (WAS): 17.5 points, 4.5 blocks; rim protector and lob threat.
• Bilal Coulibaly (WAS): 17.5 points, 8 rebounds; slashing wing with length.
• CJ McCollum (WAS): 18.5 points; veteran shotmaker in key moments.
• Bub Carrington (WAS): 13.5 points, 5.5 assists; live dribble and vision.
• Justin Champagnie (WAS): 9 points, 9.5 rebounds; hustle and second chances.

The X-factors and what we’re watching

For Phoenix, keep an eye on Dunn’s status close to tip. If he sits, the Suns will lean more on Brooks and Goodwin for defense on wings like Coulibaly. Without Allen, Phoenix may also need early threes from role players to stretch Washington’s defense.

For Washington, spacing is the big question. Kispert’s shooting usually opens the floor; without him, can the Wizards keep Phoenix honest from deep? That puts more on McCollum’s pull-up game and Carrington’s passing. On the glass, Bagley’s energy could swing a bench stretch, especially against Suns lineups that go small to find speed.

Finally, health notes that matter beyond tonight: "Livers is managing a hip injury, and a timetable for return has yet to be established." And Whitmore’s status remains a long-term concern, with a deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder keeping him out indefinitely.

Bottom line

Phoenix enters as the better, deeper team even with Allen and Green sidelined. Booker is the best player on the floor, and that usually travels. Washington’s youth makes them unpredictable but dangerous, especially if Sarr controls the paint and McCollum finds a rhythm. If the Wizards keep the turnover battle even and win second chances, they can make that 10.5-point spread feel lofty.

Tip is at 7:00 PM ET. Watch the final pregame updates for Dunn and any late tweaks, but the blueprint is set: Suns aim to handle business; Wizards lean into growth and grit.