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Channing Frye | Center/Forward

Team: Phoenix Suns
Age / DOB:  (30) / 5/17/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'11' / 245
College: Arizona
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Channing Frye (heart) said he's "95 percent positive" he'll be healthy enough to return to the NBA next season.
Frye has missed the entire season after doctors discovered an enlarged heart during a routine stress exam. Frye admitted there's a chance he may never play again, but he's thinking about joining the Suns on the road in March and April to get used to traveling again. The sweet-shooting big man can't work out but says he takes 200 shots every other day and uses golf and yoga to help keep himself somewhat in shape. Frye has two years left on his contract after this one. Feb 9 - 9:35 AM
Source: USA Today

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Channing Frye - F/C - Suns

Suns cardiologist Tim Byrne said "the chance is better than not" that Channing Frye's enlarged heart will heal completely, adding that the details of his case "really portend an excellent prognosis."

"When he's cleared, he'll be cleared to participate at the highest level, but that's when and if," Byrne said. The Suns and Frye both expect him to miss the entire 2012-13 season, but Phoenix won't make any "dramatic" roster moves -- it sounds like they'll rely on Luis Scola at PF, backed up by Markieff Morris. Michael Beasley is also an option to absorb leftover PF minutes.
Related: Luis Scola, Michael Beasley, Markieff Morris
Source: Arizona Republic
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 03:24:00 PM
Channing Frye - F/C - Suns

Channing Frye (heart) opened up about his condition and said that he wanted to take the upcoming season off.

"I want to take a year off and make sure that I'm OK to play and that I'm not going to do any more damage to my heart," he said. "There's no reason to push it." Frye will be limited to just yoga and golf and must have at least six months of rest. "I'm definitely not done," he said. We're rooting for him to return at full health.
Source: Arizona Republic
Fri, Sep 21, 2012 08:52:00 AM
Channing Frye - F/C - Suns

Channing Frye will miss the 2012-13 season due to an enlarged heart.

We wish Frye the best on his road to recovery and hope to see him in action soon. His absence clears up big minutes for Luis Scola and Michael Beasley, and puts Markieff Morris on the fantasy radar, as well.
Related: Markieff Morris, Michael Beasley, Luis Scola
Source: Arizona Republic
Thu, Sep 20, 2012 07:53:00 PM
Channing Frye - F/C - Suns

Channing Frye is out indefinitely with an enlarged heart and will be re-evaluated in December.

Frye will stay at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota for what could be a serious cardiovascular problem. His condition was diagnosed during an echocardiogram conducted as part of routine preseason physical. The good news is that the problem was detected and hopefully he will fully recover. Luis Scola and Markieff Morris will likely pick up the slack until Frye can return.
Related: Luis Scola, Markieff Morris
Source: Paul Coro on Twitter
Thu, Sep 20, 2012 06:38:00 PM
Channing Frye - F/C - Suns

Channing Frye (shoulder) still isn't able to participate in scrimmages with his teammates.

Frye has been around Phoenix this week for voluntary workouts, along with teammates Goran Dragic, Jared Dudley, Sebastian Telfair, P.J. Tucker, Wesley Johnson, Kendall Marshall and Markieff Morris. Previous reports indicated that Frye could miss the start of the regular season, and this report does nothing to change that tentative outlook.
Source: Arizona Republic
Sat, Sep 8, 2012 07:07:00 PM
Channing Frye - F/C - Suns

Channing Frye (shoulder) has been cleared for contact.

Frye was cleared to begin shooting in late July, and now he's been cleared for "some" contact. Although Frye has "a chance" of being ready for opening night, he is extremely doubtful for the preseason and may be sidelined into the regular season as well. With Frye sidelined, Marcin Gortat will play major minutes at center with just Jermaine O'Neal behind him.
Related: Jermaine O'Neal, Marcin Gortat
Source: Arizona Republic
Mon, Sep 3, 2012 09:04:00 AM
Channing Frye - F/C - Suns

Channing Frye has been cleared to start shooting after undergoing shoulder surgery in early May.

With the arrival of Luis Scola from Houston, Frye has likely lost his starting job for the Suns. He had a disappointing season last year, but even if he's coming off the bench, should still be a decent source of 3-pointers with a few blocks and rebounds thrown in. But given how deep the Suns appear to be at power forward this year, Frye should only be given a look late in deeper fantasy leagues, assuming he's healthy enough to start the season.
Source: Channing Frye on Twitter
Mon, Jul 23, 2012 08:33:00 PM
Channing Frye - F/C - Suns

Channing Frye (shoulder surgery) may not be ready to start next season on time.

Frye faces a six-to-eight month rehab process following May 2 surgery. Frye would just barely be at the sixth month mark by the beginning of November, so we have very real questions about whether or not Frye will be ready to play. "I had really jacked it up," he said. "They basically said it looked like a bomb exploded inside my shoulder." Hakim Warrick and Markieff Morris would pick up minutes if Frye isn't ready at the beginning of the season.
Related: Hakim Warrick, Markieff Morris
Source: Arizona Republic
Fri, May 25, 2012 08:51:00 AM
Channing Frye - F/C - Suns

Channing Frye underwent successful right shoulder surgery on Wednesday.

He should be ready to go by the start of next season, and will look to bounce back from a year highlighted by inconsistency.
Source: Paul Coro on Twitter
Wed, May 2, 2012 08:53:00 PM
Channing Frye - F/C - Suns

Channing Frye (shoulder) will not play in Wednesday's season finale against the Spurs.

Frye wouldn't have played even if the Suns still had a shot at the playoffs, so Markieff Morris and Hakim Warrick will handle the power forward minutes again in the finale. Grant Hill is also not expected to play after having issues with his knee on Tuesday.
Related: Grant Hill
Source: Arizona Republic
Wed, Apr 25, 2012 01:58:00 AM
Channing Frye - F/C - Suns

Channing Frye will miss Tuesday's crucial game against the Jazz with a shoulder injury, but Grant Hill will play.

Hill's always iffy with his sore knee, but will give it a go tonight. Either Hakim Warrick or Markieff Morris will start in Frye's place, but Morris is the stronger bet for a good fantasy line.
Related: Grant Hill, Hakim Warrick, Markieff Morris
Source: Mike Rice on Twitter
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 07:45:00 PM
Channing Frye - F/C - Suns

Channing Frye (shoulder) has a "very slim" chance to play in Tuesday's showdown with the Jazz.

Frye is with the team in Utah, but it sounds like his shoulder is still in bad shape. Even if he makes a surprise appearance, in-game injury and/or ineffectiveness appears likely. Markieff Morris has been prepped to start at power forward. The inconsistent yet versatile rookie has averaged 9.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 0.7 blocks and 0.5 3-pointers as a bench player over his last 12 games.
Related: Markieff Morris
Source: Paul Coro on Twitter
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 02:38:00 PM
Channing Frye - F/C - Suns

Channing Frye will fly to Utah for Tuesday's game against the Jazz, but his status "is still very much in doubt" according to beat writer Paul Coro.

We don't want to speculate about whether or not Coro's comments were intended to mean that he's doubtful, questionable, or probable, because we think Coro just wanted to set the record that Frye isn't necessarily going to suit up because he made the trip. That said, with the playoffs on the line against the Jazz, we'd tend to think if he can get the ball to the rim that he'll see at least some action. He's still one of the Suns' only shot blockers and the Jazz will have to respect him until he proves he cannot stretch the defense.
Related: Markieff Morris, Hakim Warrick
Source: Paul Coro on Twitter
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 01:23:00 AM
Channing Frye - F/C - Suns

Channing Frye (shoulder, personal) did not practice Monday and is questionable for Tuesday's showdown with the Jazz.

Frye sustained a subluxation in his right (shooting) shoulder on Saturday. It's the same shoulder that he dislocated last season. The Suns must win on Tuesday to keep their playoff hopes alive, but Frye will need to have full range of motion on his jumper in order to help his team. Additionally, his wife went into labor Monday. We'll know more on his status after Tuesday's morning shootaround.
Source: Arizona Republic
Mon, Apr 23, 2012 01:57:00 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Goran Dragic
2Kendall Marshall
3Diante Garrett
SG1Wes Johnson
2Jared Dudley
3Shannon Brown
SF1P.J. Tucker
2Michael Beasley
PF1Markieff Morris
2Marcus Morris
3Channing Frye
C1Marcin Gortat
2Jermaine O'Neal
3Hamed Haddadi