Suns notes

Morris (back) is out for Thursday’s game against the Pelicans, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Thursday will mark a third absence in a row for Morris, who is still managing a back injury. The veteran guard’s next opportunity to take the floor arrives in Friday’s meeting with the Pelicans. Morris’ absence won’t have a significant impact on Phoenix’s rotation, but Tyus Jones sets up as the top backup point guard.

Allen finished Tuesday’s 151-148 overtime loss to Memphis with 21 points (6-10 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block in 30 minutes.

The Suns rolled with Bol Bol and Bradley Beal as starters Tuesday, but Allen saw plenty of run as the first option off the bench. In 27.6 minutes per game over his last 10 appearances, Allen has been a 12th-round value in nine-category formats with 10.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.8 three-pointers.

Beal finished with 24 points (9-20 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists, one block and two steals across 43 minutes during Tuesday’s 151-148 overtime loss to the Grizzlies.

Despite a strong showing from Beal, the Suns picked up their sixth loss out of their last seven games. Beal has started the last three games and is trending up, averaging 26.3 points, 5.3 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2.7 three-pointers on 57.4 percent shooting from the field.