Sacramento Kings forward Jae Crowder responded to a question Wednesday on X, formerly known as Twitter, in addressing why he didn't play his final season with the Phoenix Suns in 2022-23. Crowder was asked if it was over a "conflict" with former Suns coach Monty Williams and if he still wouldn't have been in Phoenix if that wasn't the case.

Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic (left ankle inflammation) and forward Aaron Gordon (left ankle sprain) of the Nuggets are listed as questionable as well. Jokic is coming off a double-double of 22 points and 15 rebounds to go with six assists in Wednesday’s 116-110 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks to pass the ball in the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J.

The Denver Nuggets have not won consecutive games since the All-Star break, always seeming to take a slight step back after every win. Now, coming off a win against the Sacramento Kings, the Nuggets head into a big matchup with the Phoenix Suns on Friday.

The Suns now sit at 29-33 with 20 games remaining in the regular season - they are within striking distance of catching the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings in the play-in pi

The Houston Rockets have been one of the most surprising teams in the NBA this season, improving to 37-22 as they sit in fifth place in a competitive Western Conference. On Saturday, the Rockets host the Sacramento Kings,

Both the Pelicans and Suns were on the outside looking in when it came to the playoffs. The Suns (27-31) were three games behind the Sacramento Kings, the last team in the play-ins, the Pelicans (15-43),

Kevin Durant arrived in Phoenix as the ultimate introductory splash for new Suns team owner Mat Ishbia, who dealt Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four future unprotected first-round picks to Brooklyn for the superstar right before the 2023 trade deadline.

Bradley Beal is questionable for the Suns ahead of their Friday matchup against the Nuggets with a left calf injury.

Phoenix last missed the playoffs in the shortened 2019-20 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Suns have 10 home games remaining with half of those coming in a five-game homesta

The Clippers enter the game eighth in the West, while the Kings are a half-game behind in ninth. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Aaron Gordon is also listed as questionable with a left ankle sprain, while Zeke Nnaji is probable with a less severe left ankle sprain. Depth guys Julian Strawther (Achilles) and DaRon Holmes II (knee) are both out.