Royce O'Neale Injury Status Update for April 11th, 2026
Royce O'Neale of the Suns has been ruled out and will not play today. Royce was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 4th game Royce has missed this season.
Royce O'Neale Season Averages
Royce's absence leaves a significant hole in the Suns rotation. Across 78 games this season, he's averaging 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game while playing 28.4 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.4 | 9.8 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 8.0 |
Suns Performance With & Without Royce O'Neale
The numbers tell a clear story about Royce's value to the Suns. With Royce in the lineup this season, the team is 43-34. Without him, they've gone 1-2. The Suns's net rating is 5.1 points better per 100 possessions when Royce plays, which is a substantial gap.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 43-34 | 1-2 | — |
| Off Rating | 114.4 | 114.1 | -0.3 |
| Def Rating | 113.3 | 107.9 | -5.4 |
| Net Rating | 1.1 | 6.2 | +5.1 |
| PPG | 113.0 | 108.3 | -4.6 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Royce O'Neale?
When Royce sits, other Suns players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Oso Ighodaro and Ryan Dunn stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Royce has been out this season, Oso Ighodaro has averaged 4.6 more points per game, 3.3 additional field goal attempts and 8.7 extra minutes.
PPG: +4.6 | FGA: +3.3 | MPG: +8.7
Full Injury Report — Royce O'Neale's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Suns @ Thunder - April 12, 2026 Phoenix Suns: Mark Williams (Questionable) Devin Booker (Out) Dillon Brooks (Out) Jalen Green (Questionable) Collin Gillespie (Questionable) Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Out) Isaiah Hartenstein (Out) Chet Holmgren (Out) Jalen Williams (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Royce's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Suns.