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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

By the start of this regular season, every NBA fan was eager to see the power-packed play of the Phoenix Suns this season. With the recent trade of Bradley Beal, the ‘Unbothered-36’ has another pillar to go strong. However, the stars haven’t aligned yet for the franchise.

With repetitive injury reports just three days into the season, it seems like bad news for Kevin Durant and Co. Not only that, but the recent injury update of ‘Bubble Boy’ has also added to the cruciality of the situation.

A Problematic Time for the Suns With the NBA’s Resting Policy

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After spending the initial time pruning his skills with the Washington Wizards, Bradley Beal was traded earlier this season to enhance the regular-season performance of the Suns. However, the regular-season debut seems like a far-sighted dream.

The injury report update stated ‘lower back tightness’ to sideline the player for the season opener. For the same reason, he is still out of his second consecutive game tonight against the Lakers. With frequent injury reports from the players, even the talk shows are not aware of the pattern.

In the ‘Club 520 Podcast, Jeff Teague made a statement where he said he couldn’t rely on Beal for he is always injured. The verbatim was, “Hold on my fault, but Bradley always hurt. He was already hurt. No, I am not taking Phoenix. I like Brad, but he be getting hurt.”

With Bradley Beal and Devin Booker both sitting out, the Phoenix Suns are committing a clear violation of the new NBA player resting rules. The question is: Is the team liable to pay a $100,000 fine? Or do the players have to sit on the court and then be visible to the fans? Whatever the outcome is the Suns are clearly under the radar right now.

Bradley Beal: The deal of the season for the Suns

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While adjusting to the Unbothered-36, the bubble boy is eyeing a championship title with his new franchise. However, the three NBA All-Stars will be facing the harsh reality of managing frequent injuries and adjusting to the game of the new team.

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The spectacular shooting and the three-pointer shooting percentage are complementary skills for the point guard. The ability to score free throws is what makes him stand out in the competition. However, pairing him with a player who can easily give assists will be an add-on.

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With the Phoenix Suns vs. Lakers, the game is still in the second quarter, and the Suns are leading by 41-40. Stay tuned to know how Kevin Durant is keeping the team afloat tonight.