The time could be soon for Suns’ fans to finally see their team healthy and what they’ve all been anticipating since this summer.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Phoenix has lost four of its last five games and is 12-10 on the season. The Suns have not played in one game with the team’s Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal so far this season. Here’s how their record has fared so far with and without these three stars.
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
The Suns will next play Tuesday night against the Warriors at Footprint Center, the second matchup of a five-game homestand, which spans until the team plays in Portland on Dec. 19.
Currently, Beal and Durant are injured. Beal has missed the last 12 games and 19 total with a low back strain suffered in the preseason. Durant sprained his left ankle Tuesday vs. the Lakers and did not play in the Suns’ 114-106 loss to the Kings Friday.
Additionally, Grayson Allen suffered a right groin strain vs. the Lakers and did not play Friday. Nassir Little went down hard during the first quarter of Friday’s game and did not return due to being in concussion protocol.
Here’s coach Frank Vogel’s updates on all of these players (Damion Lee is the only other injury and remains out after having right meniscus surgery in the offseason):
#Suns coach Frank Vogel update:
– Bradley Beal a full participant once again in practice
– Kevin Durant did not participate
– Grayson Allen did not participate
– Nassir Little in concussion protocol and has orbital fracture in face pic.twitter.com/dPNaMqis3F— Brendan Mau (@brendan_mau) December 10, 2023
In terms of if these players could play Tuesday, Vogel said, “Don’t know yet. They’re all possibilities, but it’s too early to tell.”
Video from Vogel on this.
On playing statuses for Tuesday’s matchup vs. #Warriors: “Don’t know yet. They’re all possibilities, but it’s too early to tell” #Suns https://t.co/4UBhDhyS3m pic.twitter.com/hOSWRxuJex
— Brendan Mau (@brendan_mau) December 10, 2023
Even though the Suns currently have three full days off, Tuesday’s game marks the start of a back-to-back, as Phoenix will take on the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday night.
Bradley Beal and Grayson Allen post-practice work. Will have more footage up later #Suns https://t.co/4UBhDhyS3m pic.twitter.com/LSE9sIaia9
— Brendan Mau (@brendan_mau) December 10, 2023
We will see if any of these players suit up for these games, but it sounds like Beal is the closest to returning. Booker certainly can’t wait to play with Beal for the first time.
“He’s a problem”
Today, Devin Booker talked extensively about Bradley Beal, who has missed the last 12 games due to a low back strain but has been a full participant in practice since Thursday, and how much he will change the #Suns when he returns. @BurnCitySuns pic.twitter.com/Au99QyyDhC
— Burn City Sports (@BurnCitySports) December 10, 2023
Stay tuned for further updates before Tuesday’s game.
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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
