r/fantasybball • u/mannythewalrus • Nov 01 '25

Player Discussion Collin Gillespie?

Can anybody breakdown the Phoenix situation right now? I just got this guy off the waiver wire because he’s had decent minutes and has been playing well over the past 3 games. Lost my first game holding out for Paul George, and they’re still holding out Mr. Glass for 5 games even though he’s been cleared to play for the past week. Is this because Jalen Green hasn’t made his return yet or is Gillespie the real deal?

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u/mannythewalrus Nov 01 '25

I’ve been reading everyone’s comments and thank you for everyone being so insightful!

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u/icekyuu Nov 01 '25

Once Brooks and Green come back Gillespie will strictly be a Booker backup. Probably not rosterable at that point.

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u/Clear_Judge5062 Nov 01 '25

I disagree. I’ve watched all Suns games and Gillespie will be vital towards making their offense functionable. He has carved out a real role on the team w his play the back half of last year and preseason / first 6 games of this year

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u/Lopsided-Challenge86 Nov 01 '25

Brooks and Green will be getting 30+ minutes a piece. He’ll be affected

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u/icouldntdecide 12 Team H2H 9 CAT / Trailblazers Nov 01 '25 edited Nov 01 '25

Yeah the Suns are pretty flush with depth in the back court, I hope he carves out a role but unless they play smallball it'll be tough.

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u/Economy_Tomatillo933 14T 9CAT H2H Nov 01 '25

I will hold him until brooks come back, alse have brooks as a last round pick and I am happy with his performace and role in suns

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u/Smoke1000Blunts 12 team | 9cat | h2h Nov 01 '25

My guess is Jalen Green will crater his value.

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u/ogin 10T H2H 8Cat Nov 01 '25

We’ll have to see how it pans out, but I could see Grayson taking a bigger hit. Gillespie is shaping up to be the best true PG on the team.

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u/Unlucky_Sun_9813 Nov 01 '25

Imo from my observation, he should be their starting PG as the only pure PG on the roster. He's a great passer and solid defender, as well as a solid shooter with high IQ

I don't think point Booker works either, as it should've been painfully obvious from last year

But most suns fans believe Jalen Green is a star still and that Booker should be their PG1, and I haven't seen much rhetoric from the media/fans around the suns that support Gillespie starting as he probably should

If I were in charge though, I would think Gillespie - Booker - Brooks/O'Neale - Dunn - Williams is their best possible lineup, and maybe the coaching staff eventually agrees. I wouldn't bet on him starting when they're fully healthy though if he can't even start right now

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u/thupkt Nov 01 '25

This is a ride til the wheels fall off scenario, and the wheels almost certainly will fall off

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u/gksozae Nov 01 '25

Gillespie was good at the end of last year too - picked him up for a playoff injury/shut-down. Seems to be picking up where he left off. Not sure how he will be impacted once PhX gets their presumed starters back.

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u/kappaninenine Nov 01 '25

ALL ABOARD!! looking like this year’s Pritchard!