The Phoenix Suns will likely be getting back some much-needed help in the midst of their three-game losing streak tomorrow night vs. the Houston Rockets.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Jusuf Nurkić was upgraded to probable with personal reasons after not being with the team the last two games. He was previously reported to be re-joining the team today.
Nurkić is averaging 12.1 points and 10.3 rebounds per game in 27 starts this season and will greatly help the Suns down low. Phoenix has lost nine of its last 12 games in total.
Josh Okogie made his return from a five-game absence due to a right hip injury in last night’s loss to the Mavericks. However, he hurt his right ankle during the game and went back to the locker room before returning to the court.
Okogie is listed as probable for tomorrow with right ankle soreness.
Bradley Beal remains out with a right ankle sprain suffered Dec. 15 against the Knicks and is supposed to be re-evaluated on Jan. 1.
However, Beal has been seen getting up shots and moving well since then, even getting in an extensive pregame workout yesterday.
Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant warming up before #Mavs at #Suns matchup #NBAXMas https://t.co/nYf3yp06d8 pic.twitter.com/LeLIZzAIsv
— Brendan Mau (@brendan_mau) December 26, 2023
Suns’ coach Frank Vogel commented on if Beal could return before Jan. 1 on Sunday.
“If he gets healthier sooner, then he’ll be back sooner,” Vogel said. “But the expectation is probably going to be until January.”
Damion Lee remains out after undergoing right meniscus surgery this offseason. Nassir Little is listed as available as he continues to recover and play through an orbital fracture suffered on Dec. 8 against the Kings.
#Suns injury report tomorrow at #Rockets
Jusuf Nurkić (personal reasons) PROBABLE
Josh Okogie (right ankle soreness) PROBABLE
Nassir Little (orbital fracture) AVAILABLE
Bradley Beal (right ankle sprain) OUT
Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) OUT
— Brendan Mau (@brendan_mau) December 26, 2023
The Rockets are playing today, so their injury report won’t be available until tomorrow.
Tomorrow’s game tips off at 6 p.m. MST.
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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
