After missing the last four games due to a right hip injury, Suns’ guard/forward Josh Okogie is officially questionable for tomorrow’s game vs. the Kings.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Okogie is averaging 6.5 points and 3.4 rebounds across 23 contests for the 14-13 Suns. He suffered the injury during last Tuesday’s matchup vs. the Warriors and was ruled out at halftime.
He was a full participant in today’s practice, but the team wants to see how he responds to it before making a final decision on his status.
The Suns are 1-3 across the four games he has missed and have lost seven of their last 10 overall. The team greatly misses his defense.
Frank Vogel on Josh Okogie:
"He was (able to practice today). He'll be still listed as questionable (for tomorrow's game). We'll see how he responds to today's work and how he's feeling tomorrow."
Okogie has missed last four games with right hip injury. #Suns https://t.co/0UZDyEy9gF pic.twitter.com/VZW8j58kiC
— Burn City Suns Talk 🎙️ (@BurnCitySuns) December 21, 2023
Even though Vogel said the team has no new injury updates, Jusuf Nurkić ended up being on the injury report as out due to personal reasons. This will be Nurkić’s first missed game of the season.
Bradley Beal (right ankle sprain) and Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) remain out.
#Suns coach Frank Vogel injury update for tomorrow’s game vs. #Kings
Josh Okogie (right hip injury) QUESTIONABLE
Bradley Beal (right ankle sprain), Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) remain out
No other updates @BurnCitySuns pic.twitter.com/I6lep1ps9H
— Brendan Mau (@brendan_mau) December 21, 2023
Beal, who is schedule to be re-evaluated on Jan. 1, was seen moving well and getting shots up today, a very positive sight for Suns’ fans.
#Suns Bradley Beal getting up shots https://t.co/2tCEFV3j1o pic.twitter.com/CGmymMPvsw
— Brendan Mau (@brendan_mau) December 21, 2023
For the Kings, Alex Len is out with a high ankle sprain. Malik Monk (right foot irritation) and JaVale McGee (right wrist irritation) are questionable.
Tomorrow’s game tips off at 8 p.m. MST. This will be the team’s second meeting this season after Sacramento won the first contest 114-106 on Dec. 8.
Jusuf Nurkic to miss first game of the season due to personal reasons
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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
