Grayson Allen is an American professional basketball player currently with the Phoenix Suns. He played college basketball at Duke University, winning a national championship in 2015 and being recognized as one of the program's top players of the 2010s. Drafted 21st overall by the Utah Jazz in 2018, Allen has since played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks. He was traded to Phoenix in September 2023.
October 8, 1995: Grayson Allen's Birth
On October 8, 1995, Grayson James Allen was born. He is an American professional basketball player.
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2014: McDonald's All-American Selection and Slam Dunk Contest Win
In 2014, Grayson Allen was selected as a McDonald's All-American and won the McDonald's All-American Slam Dunk Contest.
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April 7, 2015: NCAA Championship Victory
On April 7, 2015, Grayson Allen helped Duke to victory in the NCAA championship game, scoring 16 points and being cited as a key reason for the win.
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2015: Strong Offensive Season
During the 2015 season, Grayson Allen was one of the best offensive players in the ACC, averaging 21 points per game and shooting 41% from three-point range.
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2015: Duke Wins National Championship
In 2015, Grayson Allen helped Duke University win a national championship.
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2015: NCAA National Championship
In 2015, Grayson Allen helped the Blue Devils win the NCAA national championship.
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February 8, 2016: Flagrant Foul Against Louisville
On February 8, 2016, Grayson Allen was assessed a flagrant-one foul after tripping Louisville forward Ray Spalding, an incident widely viewed as intentional.
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November 12, 2016: Win Against Grand Canyon
On November 12, 2016, Grayson Allen scored 25 points and had 10 rebounds in a 96–61 win over Grand Canyon.
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November 29, 2016: Win Against Michigan State
On November 29, 2016, Grayson Allen scored 24 points and had 4 assists in a 78–69 win against Michigan State in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.
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December 10, 2016: Victory Over UNLV
On December 10, 2016, Grayson Allen tallied 34 points in a 94–45 victory over UNLV.
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2016: Season Stats
During the 2016 season, Allen averaged 14.5 points per game and shot 36.5% from three-point range.
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2016: All-America and Academic All-America Honors
In 2016, Grayson Allen earned All-America and Academic All-America honors.
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January 4, 2017: Return to Play After Suspension
Grayson Allen returned to play on January 4, 2017, after serving a one-game suspension following a tripping incident.
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January 28, 2017: Win Against Wake Forest
On January 28, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 19 points in an 85–83 win against Wake Forest.
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January 30, 2017: Victory Over Notre Dame
On January 30, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 21 points and had 5 assists in an 84–74 victory over Notre Dame.
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February 4, 2017: Win Against Pittsburgh
On February 4, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 21 points in a 72–64 win against Pittsburgh.
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February 9, 2017: Win Against North Carolina
On February 9, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 25 points and had 3 assists in an 86–78 win over rival North Carolina.
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April 18, 2017: Announcement to Return to Duke
On April 18, 2017, Grayson Allen announced that he would return to Duke for his senior season.
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November 14, 2017: Win Against Michigan State
On November 14, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 37 points in an 88–81 win against Michigan State.
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November 29, 2017: Victory Over Indiana
On November 29, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 21 points in a 91–81 victory over Indiana.
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December 2, 2017: Win Against South Dakota
On December 2, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 25 points and had 3 rebounds in a 96–80 win against South Dakota.
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December 30, 2017: Win Against Florida State
On December 30, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 22 points and had 3 rebounds in a 100–93 win over Florida State.
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2017: Season Stats
During the 2017 season, Allen averaged 14.5 points per game and shot 36.5% from three-point range.
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March 9, 2018: Flagrant Foul in ACC Tournament
On March 9, 2018, Grayson Allen was assessed a flagrant-one foul in the ACC tournament for tripping North Carolina's Garrison Brooks.
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2018: Drafted by the Utah Jazz
In 2018, Grayson Allen was drafted with the 21st overall pick by the Utah Jazz.
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April 10, 2019: Career High 40 Points
On April 10, 2019, Allen scored a career-high 40 points with seven rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block in a 137–143 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
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July 6, 2019: Traded to the Memphis Grizzlies
On July 6, 2019, Grayson Allen was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.
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July 2019: Traded to the Memphis Grizzlies
In July 2019, Grayson Allen was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.
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August 5, 2020: Season-High 20 Points and Six 3-Pointers
On August 5, 2020, Grayson Allen scored a season-high 20 points and logged a career-high six 3-pointers in a loss to the Utah Jazz.
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December 16, 2020: Team Option Exercised
On December 16, 2020, the Memphis Grizzlies announced that they had exercised their team option on Grayson Allen for the 2021–22 season.
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March 27, 2021: Career-High Four Steals
On March 27, 2021, Grayson Allen recorded a career-high four steals in a 110–126 loss to the Utah Jazz.
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August 7, 2021: Traded to the Milwaukee Bucks
On August 7, 2021, Grayson Allen was traded by the Grizzlies to the Milwaukee Bucks.
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August 2021: Traded to the Milwaukee Bucks
In August 2021, Grayson Allen was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.
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January 21, 2022: Ejection and Controversy
On January 21, 2022, Grayson Allen was ejected from a game against the Chicago Bulls after a flagrant 2 foul on Alex Caruso, leading to public condemnation and a suspension.
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February 2022: Engagement to Morgan Reid
In February 2022, Grayson Allen got engaged to Morgan Reid.
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April 22, 2022: Playoff Career-High
On April 22, 2022, Grayson Allen scored a then-playoff career-high 22 points in a win over the Chicago Bulls.
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July 23, 2022: Marriage to Morgan Reid
On July 23, 2022, Grayson Allen married Morgan Reid.
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January 4, 2023: Game-Winning Shot
On January 4, 2023, Grayson Allen scored 16 points, including a game-winning three-point shot, during a 104–101 overtime win over the Toronto Raptors.
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September 2023: Traded to the Phoenix Suns
In September 2023, Grayson Allen was traded to the Phoenix Suns.
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September 27, 2023: Traded to Phoenix Suns
On September 27, 2023, Grayson Allen was traded to the Phoenix Suns as part of a three-team trade.
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January 5, 2024: 31 Points, career-high 9 three-pointers against Miami Heat
On January 5, 2024, Allen scored 31 points with a new career-high 9-of-14 three-pointers made in a 113–97 win over the Miami Heat.
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April 15, 2024: Four-Year Extension with the Suns
On April 15, 2024, Grayson Allen signed a four-year, $70 million extension with the Phoenix Suns.
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February 7, 2025: Key Performance in Overtime Win
On February 7, 2025, Allen scored 21 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists, including 6 points in the final 4.4 seconds, leading to an overtime win against the Utah Jazz.
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