September 27, 2024
ANALYSISAllen is expected to retreat to the bench in favor of Jones, who will start in the backcourt alongside
Devin Booker and
Bradley Beal. Allen made 75 regular-season appearances (74 starts) last season and averaged 13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists across 33.5 minutes per game. The 28-year-old also shot a career-high 46.1 percent from three-point range last season, and he will likely serve as a crucial offensive spark off the bench.