As of right now, Bradley Beal is officially available for the Phoenix Suns’ game against the Golden State Warriors tomorrow night, according to coach Frank Vogel.
Beal has missed 19 games in all due to a low back ailment, including the last 12. The Suns (12-10) who have dropped four of their previous five games, are in desperate need of his return.
Vogel remarked of Beal, “It’s a little bit different because it’s his first year as a Phoenix Suns member.” “He is quite excited to be coming here and starting over in the next phase of his career. It differs from the majority of your injuries because of this. However, he’s a guy who wants to be seen, and I respect the effort he’s been making.
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant are two players that Beal hasn’t yet faced off against.
Durant, though, is doubtful for tomorrow’s game because he sprained his left ankle against the Lakers on Tuesday. He didn’t practice much today because he didn’t make it to the Kings game on Friday.
Tomorrow, the Suns will be without Nassir Little (orbital fracture/concussion protocol) and Grayson Allen (right groin strain). After missing the Kings game due to an injury he sustained against the Lakers on Tuesday, Allen was also limited in practice today. Little was placed in the concussion protocol after taking a strong hit during the first quarter of the game on Friday. Vogel stated yesterday that Little will be wearing a mask upon his comeback.
After having surgery on his right meniscus during the offseason, Damion Lee is also out.
#Suns coach Frank Vogel injury update for tomorrow’s game vs. #Warriors:
Bradley Beal (low back strain) AVAILABLE
Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) QUESTIONABLE
Grayson Allen (right groin strain) OUT
Nassir Little (orbital fracture/concussion) OUT pic.twitter.com/u91cvnoSU1
— Brendan Mau (@brendan_mau) December 11, 2023
Tomorrow will mark the first time that Beal and Booker have played together this season.
Full Suns’ Record Breakdown with and without the Big 3
- Booker, Durant and Beal: 0-0
- Booker and Durant: 7-3
- Durant and Beal: 1-2
- Booker and Beal: 0-0
- Durant only: 2-4
- Booker only: 2-1
- Beal only: 0-0
Bradley Beal’s opening statement on his availability:
Many things were beyond my power. The fact that nobody can control getting hurt is, in my opinion, one of the worst disappointments a player can have.
have” #Suns@BurnCitySuns https://t.co/y1Zrjxc45Q pic.twitter.com/uhG5kr0Od4
— Brendan Mau (@brendan_mau) December 11, 2023
Stay tuned for full interviews with Beal and Vogel and footage from today’s practice.