The time is finally here for Phoenix Suns’ fans. After multiple teases and a lot of waiting, the team’s Big 3 are reportedly expected to debut tonight vs. the Brooklyn Nets.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Big 3 debut: Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal are expected to be available to play for the Phoenix Suns tonight vs. the Brooklyn Nets, according to sources. Durant has been upgraded to probable after missing two games with sprained ankle. pic.twitter.com/PykeTekRXA
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 13, 2023
Yesterday was the first time all season that Bradley Beal was available alongside Devin Booker after missing 19 of the team’s first 22 games due to a low back strain. The Suns pulled off a 119-116 victory over the Warriors led by Booker’s 32 points, while Beal tacked on 16.
Beal is expected to play tonight despite it being a second night of a back to back, coach Frank Vogel said last night. He was not listed on the team’s injury report.
Kevin Durant had missed the last two games due a left ankle sprain suffered last Tuesday against the Lakers. He is officially probable for tonight’s game.
This means he also gets to play his former team in the Nets for the first time as a Phoenix Sun.
#Suns injury report tonight vs. #Nets
Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) PROBABLE
Josh Okogie (right hip) OUT
Grayson Allen (right groin strain) OUT
Nassir Little (concussion protocol) QUESTIONABLE
Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) OUT
— Brendan Mau (@brendan_mau) December 13, 2023
Here’s how the team’s record has fared with and without its three stars (the Suns are 13-10 overall):
- Booker, Durant and Beal:Â 0-0
- Booker and Durant:Â 7-3
- Durant and Beal:Â 1-2
- Booker and Beal: 1-0
- Durant only:Â 2-4
- Booker only:Â 2-1
- Beal only:Â 0-0
Tonight’s game tips off at 7 p.m. MST and also marks the first time Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson are back in the Valley.
Suns Will Be Missing Key Role Players in Tonight’s Expected Big 3 Debut
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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
