Bradley Beal Injury Update: Will Suns’ 3x All-Star Return Tonight?

The Phoenix Suns have started the season in underwhelming fashion. Before the start of the season, the Suns were expected to be near the top of the Western Conference standings. However, they currently occupy the 9th spot, with 14 wins and 13 losses. In all honesty, the Suns have had terrible luck, as constant injuries to star players have hampered their progress.

Despite suffering from injuries, the Suns have remained competitive in the hunt for a playoff spot. However, Beal still remains sidelined due to an ankle injury, he suffered against the Knicks. But, a journalist has provided an encouraging update on Beal’s health.

Beal begins light shooting workout

The Suns face the Sacramento Kings in their next matchup at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. The Suns have missed the services of Bradley Beal for the majority of the season. However, Clutch Points Suns’ correspondent, Trevor Booth, has provided an encouraging update on Beal’s health. In a video posted by Booth, Beal can be seen doing shooting workouts at the Suns’ facilities. Despite the encouraging update, Beal is still sidelined for at least 2 more weeks due to an ankle injury.

Apart from Beal, Josh Okogie (hip) and Damion Lee (knee) will be sidelined for tonight’s game. The Suns’ center, Jusuf Nurkić, will also miss the clash with the Kings due to personal reasons. On the contrary, the Kings only noticeable absentee for tonight’s game is Malik Monk. Monk is currently nursing a sore foot, and he didn’t participate in Thursday’s practice session. The Kings have also listed JaVale McGee as questionable due to a wrist injury. With several key players sidelined due to injury, how will the Suns lineup for tonight’s game?

Predicted Lineups: Kings vs Suns

The Suns matchup with the Kings promises to be a fiercely competitive affair. Both the teams have ambitions to achieve a playoff spot. However, going into the match, the Kings have the upper hand, as they have performed significantly better than the Suns. In a highly anticipated match, the Kings could begin the game with De’Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Keegan Murray, Harrison Barnes, and Domantas Sabonis.

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Despite missing several key players through injury, Phoenix still possesses the likes of Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. Any team which consists of Durant and Booker has a shot at the title. However, their recent performances haven’t been encouraging. They could start the game with Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Eric Gordon, Kevin Durant and Drew Eubanks.

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