History of Grayson Allen in Timeline

Grayson Allen is an American professional basketball player currently with the Phoenix Suns. He gained prominence playing college basketball for Duke University, where he won a national championship in 2015 and was considered one of the program's best players of the 2010s. Drafted 21st overall by the Utah Jazz in 2018, Allen has also played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks before joining the Suns in 2023.

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October 8, 1995: Grayson Allen Born

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

In 2014, Grayson Allen was selected as a McDonald's All-American out of Providence School in Jacksonville, Florida. He also won the McDonald's All-American Slam Dunk Contest that year.

April 7, 2015: NCAA Championship Victory

On April 7, 2015, Grayson Allen helped Duke to victory in the NCAA championship game, scoring 16 points.

2015: Outstanding Offensive Season

During the 2015 season, Allen averaged 21 points per game and shot 41% from three-point range, establishing himself as one of the best offensive players in the ACC.

2015: Won National Championship

In 2015, Grayson Allen helped Duke University win a national championship.

February 8, 2016: Flagrant Foul Against Louisville

On February 8, 2016, Grayson Allen was assessed a flagrant-one foul after he tripped Louisville forward Ray Spalding.

November 12, 2016: 25 Points and 10 Rebounds Against Grand Canyon

On November 12, 2016, Grayson Allen scored 25 points and 10 rebounds in a 96–61 win over Grand Canyon.

November 29, 2016: 24 Points 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.

December 10, 2016: 34 Points Against UNLV

On December 10, 2016, Grayson Allen tallied 34 points in a 94–45 victory over UNLV.

2016: 2016 Season Performance

During the 2016 season, Allen averaged 14.5 points per game and shot 36.5% from three-point range.

2016: All-America and Academic All-America Honors

In 2016, Grayson Allen earned All-America and Academic All-America honors, becoming the sixth Blue Devil to receive both honors in the same season.

January 4, 2017: Return from Suspension

On January 4, 2017, Grayson Allen returned to play after serving a one-game suspension.

January 28, 2017: 19 Points Against Wake Forest

On January 28, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 19 points in an 85–83 win against Wake Forest.

January 30, 2017: 21 Points Against Notre Dame

On January 30, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 21 points and had 5 assists in an 84–74 victory over Notre Dame.

February 4, 2017: 21 Points Against Pittsburgh

On February 4, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 21 points in a 72–64 win against Pittsburgh.

February 9, 2017: 25 Points 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.

April 18, 2017: Return to Duke Announced

On April 18, 2017, it was announced that Grayson Allen would return to Duke for his senior season and the team voted to restore him as captain.

November 14, 2017: 37 Points Against Michigan State

On November 14, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 37 points in an 88–81 win against Michigan State.

November 29, 2017: 21 Points Against Indiana

On November 29, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 21 points in a 91–81 victory over Indiana.

December 2, 2017: 25 Points Against South Dakota

On December 2, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 25 points and had 3 rebounds in a 96–80 win against South Dakota.

December 30, 2017: 22 Points Against Florida State

On December 30, 2017, Grayson Allen scored 22 points and had 3 rebounds in a 100–93 win over Florida State.

2017: 2017 Season Performance

During the 2017 season, Allen averaged 14.5 points per game and shot 36.5% from three-point range. Duke reached the second round of the NCAA tournament.

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.

June 21, 2018: Drafted by the Utah Jazz

On June 21, 2018, Grayson Allen was selected with the 21st overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2018 NBA draft.

2018: Drafted by Utah Jazz

In 2018, Grayson Allen was drafted with the 21st overall pick in the NBA draft by the Utah Jazz.

April 10, 2019: Career-High 40 Points

On April 10, 2019, Grayson Allen scored a career-high 40 points in an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

July 6, 2019: Traded to Memphis Grizzlies

On July 6, 2019, Grayson Allen was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.

July 2019: Traded to Memphis Grizzlies

In July 2019, Grayson Allen was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.

August 5, 2020: Season-High 20 Points

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.

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.

March 27, 2021: Career-High Four Steals

On March 27, 2021, Grayson Allen recorded a career-high four steals in a loss to the Utah Jazz.

August 7, 2021: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks

On August 7, 2021, Grayson Allen was traded by the Grizzlies to the Milwaukee Bucks.

August 2021: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks

In August 2021, Grayson Allen was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.

January 21, 2022: Ejection and Suspension

On January 21, 2022, during a game against the Chicago Bulls, Grayson Allen was ejected after a flagrant 2 foul on Alex Caruso. He was later suspended for one game by the NBA.

February 2022: Engagement to Morgan Reid

In February 2022, Grayson Allen got engaged to Morgan Reid, a former Duke women's soccer player.

April 22, 2022: Playoff Career-High 22 Points

On April 22, 2022, during Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs, Grayson Allen scored a then-playoff career-high 22 points in a win over the Chicago Bulls.

July 23, 2022: Marriage to Morgan Reid

On July 23, 2022, Grayson Allen married Morgan Reid, a former Duke women's soccer player who played professionally in the NWSL before retiring.

January 4, 2023: Game-Winning Shot

On January 4, 2023, Grayson Allen scored 16 points, including a game-winning three-point shot, during a win over the Toronto Raptors.

September 2023: Traded to Phoenix Suns

In September 2023, Grayson Allen was traded to the Phoenix Suns.

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.

January 5, 2024: Career-High Three-Pointers

On January 5, 2024, Grayson Allen scored 31 points with a new career-high 9-of-14 three-pointers made in a win over the Miami Heat, tying a franchise record.

April 15, 2024: Signed Extension with Suns

On April 15, 2024, Grayson Allen signed a four-year, $70 million extension with the Phoenix Suns.

October 2024: Welcomed a baby girl

In October 2024, Grayson Allen and his wife, Morgan Reid, welcomed a baby girl.

February 7, 2025: Overtime Win Against Utah Jazz

On February 7, 2025, Grayson Allen scored 21 points, secured 7 rebounds, and provided 6 assists in a 135-127 overtime victory against the Utah Jazz. Allen scored 6 points in the final 4.4 seconds of regulation, including a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to tie the game at 122, which led to overtime.

November 10, 2025: Career-High 42 Points

On November 10, 2025, Grayson Allen achieved a career-high of 42 points with 10 three-pointers out of 15 attempts in a 121–98 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. His performance set a Suns franchise record for the most three-pointers made in a single game.