PHOENIX — Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul are both reportedly out for Thursday night's Game 6 matchup against the Denver Nuggets.
Ayton is reportedly out, according to the Athletic, after suffering a rib injury in Game 5's loss in Denver.
Suns center Deandre Ayton has been ruled out of Game 6 tonight vs. Nuggets due to his rib contusion, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 11, 2023
Paul continues to rehab from a groin injury and will also be out Thursday.
The Suns will be short-handed as they try to avoid elimination at home Thursday night against the Nuggets, who lead the series 3-2.