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Suns Rookies and Sophomores Update for Week 5

By Khaleel Abdullah

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 31: Mike James #55 of the Phoenix Suns high fives his teammates during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 31, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 31: Mike James #55 of the Phoenix Suns high fives his teammates during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 31, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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This is the continuation of a series showing weekly updates for each of the Phoenix Suns’ rookies and sophomores. This piece is for the 5th week.

BROOKLYN, NY – OCTOBER 31: Mike James #55 of the Phoenix Suns high fives his teammates during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 31, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY – OCTOBER 31: Mike James #55 of the Phoenix Suns high fives his teammates during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 31, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

The Suns had a 2-2 (.500) week. Phoenix lost to the Lakers in Phoenix and beat the Lakers in L.A. They also got blown out by the Houston Rockets and beat the Chicago Bulls. The young Suns put in some work, good and bad as can be expected. Let’s take a look.

Back of the Bench/Injured Players

There have been no recent updates on Davon Reed or Alan Williams. Here’s to hoping they are right on course in their rehabs from their injuries.

Derrick Jones Jr stayed with the NAZ Suns this week, averaging 45% FG 9.3 points 7.3 rebounds 1.3 steals and 2.3 blocks in 3 games.

Alec Peters was on fire this week for the Prescott Valley team. He shot 57.5% from the field and 48% from beyond the arc, averaging 24 points per game along with 8.3 rebounds.

Let’s look at what each player averaged this past week as well as 1 good and 1 bad note. If you are looking for offense, you will be disappointed. But there is good to see everywhere.

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