Phoenix Suns fans will finally get to see Bradley Beal in action for their team, as multiple reports have suggested that the three-time All-Star will debut for Phoenix tonight against the Chicago Bulls.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Reporting on @TheRally: Sources say Suns star Bradley Beal will make his debut tonight vs. the Chicago Bulls – and Devin Booker is nearing comeback potentially on Phoenix’s upcoming home-stand: pic.twitter.com/IvehpTWtvs
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 8, 2023
In the video above, The Athletic’s Shams Charania also reports that Devin Booker (right calf strain) could return during the Suns’ upcoming three-game home stand “as soon as Friday (vs. the Lakers).” However, Booker is out tonight.
Beal has not played in the 3-4 Suns first seven games. He has been listed as out or doubtful for every game since the season opener with low back spasms. However, the Suns listed Beal as questionable yesterday for tonight’s game.
Beal will be on an unspecified minutes restriction.
Frank Vogel wouldn't say Bradley Beal's minute restriction other than to say it's a "range."
Devin Booker played 35 minutes in his return from left ankle sprain and it was over the range.
"We're going to be smart with his rotations and not let him have too long of runs." #Suns https://t.co/2wCkfTBoMt pic.twitter.com/WSBJrOwBe5
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) November 8, 2023
The optimism regarding his road to recovery was seen during his pregame warm-up routine prior to the Suns’ matchup against the 76ers on Saturday.
Beal’s intensified pregame regimen featured impressive three-pointers, sideline-to-sideline sprints, and dynamic stretches, indicating that he’s getting closer to a return.
Phoenix Suns assistant John Lucas III putting Bradley Beal through a serious workout. #Suns pic.twitter.com/0KUaAQkAbQ
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) November 4, 2023
After making the blockbuster deal for the last piece of the Big 3 this summer, all of the anticipation for what Beal can do in his first season with the Suns will finally come to fruition tonight. Unfortunately, it will not be alongside Booker.
Beal’s 2022-23 regular season stats (Washington Wizards): 23.2 PPG | 5.4 APG | 3.9 RPG | 0.9 SPG | 0.7 BPG | 2.9 TOV on 50.6/36.5/84.2 splits in 33.5 MPG (50 games/starts)
Tonight’s matchup in Chicago tips off at 6 p.m. MST. The Suns are currently 3-4 and the Bulls are 3-5.
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Brendan Mau is a senior writer covering the Phoenix Suns and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @Brendan_Mau
