CJ Huntley is day-to-day with a hamstring injury and sat out Saturday's Las Vegas Summer League finale against the Spurs. The Suns forward's expected return is listed as Oct. 1, ahead of Phoenix's regular-season opener at the Pistons on Oct. 5.
What happened
CJ Huntley appeared on the injury report for the first time this offseason on Sunday, Sept. 6, listed day-to-day with a hamstring issue in his leg. Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reported that Huntley was out for Saturday's Las Vegas Summer League finale against the Spurs. The report lists no previous status for the 24-year-old forward, and Phoenix has not announced any further detail beyond the day-to-day designation.
What it means for the Suns
Phoenix opens the 2026-27 season at the Pistons on Monday, Oct. 5, and the record stands at 0-0 with the season not yet underway. Huntley played four games last season, averaging 10.1 minutes, 3.0 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.5 assists, a fringe role befitting his spot on the roster. If he is unavailable, the Suns lean on their established rotation: Devin Booker (33.5 minutes, 26.1 points), Dillon Brooks (30.4, 20.2), Grayson Allen (28.8, 16.5), Collin Gillespie (28.5, 12.7), Royce O'Neale (28.4, 9.8), Jalen Green (25.9, 17.8), Mark Williams (23.6, 11.7) and Jordan Goodwin (22.5, 8.7). There is no record split with or without him yet, since no regular-season games have been played.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Huntley's hamstring has cleared. His expected return is listed as Oct. 1, four days before Phoenix's regular-season opener at the Pistons on Oct. 5. Mark Williams is also day-to-day for the Suns, dealing with a left foot and leg issue, so Phoenix's frontcourt situation bears watching heading into camp.
Is CJ Huntley playing at the Pistons on Oct. 5?
Not announced. Huntley is day-to-day with a hamstring injury, and the report lists an expected return around Oct. 1, four days before the opener at the Pistons.
When will CJ Huntley be back?
The injury report lists his expected return as Oct. 1. No specific game has been named for his return.