Suns' Bradley Beal: Pours in 26 points during loss
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Beal closed Saturday's 133-125 loss to the Pistons with 26 points (11-20 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and five assists across 38 minutes.
Beal's 26 points marked his second-best scoring total of the season and the first time he's surpassed 20 points since reaching the threshold six weeks ago. Beal has already missed 10 games this season, but he's averaging 36.5 minutes over two games following his most recent absence, which is a strong indication that the 13th-year pro is back to full health.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Puts up 16 points in return
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Beal (knee) tallied 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one block across 31 minutes in Thursday's 120-111 loss to the Pacers.
Though he wasn't operating under much of a minute restriction in his return from a two-game absence due to right knee swelling, Beal took on a modest 17.8 percent usage rate Thursday. He could be primed to see an uptick in his scoring and playmaking opportunities in the Suns' next game Saturday versus the Pistons, however. Devin Booker was unable to finish Thursday's contest due to a groin injury and could miss time, which would put Beal in line to handle a heightened role out of the backcourt.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Good to go Thursday
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Beal (knee) is available for Thursday's game versus the Pacers.
Beal has been upgraded from probable to available Thursday after missing Phoenix's last two contests due to right knee swelling. The 31-year-old guard should reclaim his starting spot from Royce O'Neale but will have his minutes monitored closely during his first game back, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Beal is averaging 18.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 32.3 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Listed as probable
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Beal (knee) is probable for Thursday's game against the Pacers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Beal has been dealing with right knee swelling, but the probable tag suggests he has a good shot at playing Thursday. The veteran guard went through practice Wednesday and was a full participant, so barring any setbacks, Beal should be ready to face the Pacers. Beal has missed the Suns' last two games due to the injury.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Goes through practice
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Beal (knee) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
After missing the past two games for the Suns, Beal appears to be on track to return against the Pacers on Thursday. In addition to doing everything at practice, he also stayed on the floor afterward to get some extra shots up. Royce O'Neale and Josh Okogie could see fewer minutes if Beal gets the green light to return.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Won't play Sunday
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Beal (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Beal will miss a second consecutive game due to swelling in his knee. Royce O'Neale and Josh Okogie figure to see increased roles in Beal's absence. The 13th-year pro's next chance to suit up is Thursday against the Pacers.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Questionable to play Sunday
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Beal (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Beal missed Friday's 134-126 win over the Jazz after experiencing swelling in his knee, and the questionable tag suggests a decision on his status will be made closer to Sunday's 8 p.m. ET tipoff. If Beal is unable to suit up, then Royce O'Neale would probably remain in the starting lineup at one of the forward spots alongside Kevin Durant. Beal is averaging 16.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals per game in four appearances in December.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Ruled out for Friday
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Beal (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Jazz, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Beal's swelling started between Thursday and Friday morning, according to head coach Mike Budenholzer, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. It seems the Suns have elected to be cautious with their star guard. Beal's next chance to play will come against the Trail Blazers on Sunday, though that'll depend on whether the swelling has reduced or not.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Added to injury report
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Beal has been added to the injury report ahead of Friday's game versus the Jazz in Utah due to right knee swelling, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Beal played in six of the Suns' previous seven games, including in four straight, but that streak is now up in the air. Final confirmation on his status will presumably depend on how his knee is feeling after it gets tested out in pregame warmups. Should he ultimately sit out, Royce O'Neale and Josh Okogie are candidates for increased minutes.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Efficient 18 points Sunday
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Beal amassed 18 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 35 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 115-110 loss to the Magic.
It was a strong effort out of Beal, who has now scored at least 15 points in eight of his last nine games. In five appearances with Kevin Durant (ankle) unavailable this season, Beal is now averaging 21.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers per contest. Beal should continue to have more ball-handling responsibilities on his plate while Durant remains sidelined, and the 31-year-old star guard has a favorable matchup Friday against a Jazz club that ranks 28th in the league in defensive efficiency rating (117.9).
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Beal (calf) has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Beal had been listed as probable heading into Tuesday, after he previously sat out Saturday's win over the Warriors due to left calf injury management. The 31-year-old guard missed five consecutive games in November due to the calf injury before he logged 27 minutes in two straight appearances prior to sitting out Saturday. Though he's available to play Tuesday, the Suns could still exercise some caution with Beal's minutes load.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Expected to play Tuesday
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Beal (calf) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Beal was sidelined for Saturday's win over the Warriors and has missed six of the Suns' last eight games due to a lingering calf injury, but he's expected to be available Tuesday. If available, he'll likely start but face some restrictions. Beal played exactly 27 minutes in each of his last two appearances, totaling 40 points, five rebounds, two assists and a block.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Looks good during limited practice
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Coach Mike Budenholzer said Beal looked "really good" in the parts of Monday's practice he participated in, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Beal wasn't able to do everything at Monday's practice, but it appears he could be back in the lineup before long. His official status for Tuesday's game against the Spurs should be released Monday night. Beal was sidelined for Saturday's win over the Warriors and has missed six of the Suns' last eight games due to a lingering calf injury. If he remains sidelined, Grayson Allen is a candidate for increased opportunities.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Not playing vs. Warriors
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Beal (calf) is out for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
The Suns will be extremely shorthanded for this matchup against the Warriors since they'll miss two starters in Beal and Jusuf Nurkic (ankle). Ryan Dunn could be an option to replace Beal in the starting lineup, whereas Beal's next chance to play will come against the Spurs on Tuesday.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Downgraded to questionable
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Beal (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Per Rankin, head coach Mike Budenholzer said Friday that Beal is probable for Saturday's game, though it appears the veteran shooting guard isn't a lock to play. If Beal is unable to suit up, Ryan Dunn would be the top candidate to re-enter the Suns' starting lineup.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Questionable for Wednesday
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Beal is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Beal and Kevin Durant (calf/rest) both returned from multi-game absences Tuesday and played well as the Suns beat the Lakers by 27 points. Durant is expected to play in the second half of Phoenix's back-to-back set, but Beal's availability is up in the air. If Beal doesn't play, Ryan Dunn and Royce O'Neale would be candidates for increased roles again.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Posts 23 points in return to action
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Beal (calf) totaled 23 points (10-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 127-100 win over the Lakers.
Beal and Kevin Durant (calf) were back in action after five- and seven-game absences, respectively, with their returns providing a jolt to the top unit and helping the Suns end their five-game losing streak in emphatic fashion. While the blowout naturally suppressed Beal's playing time, the 31-year-old was dialed in from the field and from beyond the arc in his return. The Suns will wrap up their back-to-back set with a game Wednesday against the Nets, and it's possible that Beal could sit out for maintenance purposes or have his minutes monitored in that contest.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Will play on minutes restriction
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Beal (calf) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Lakers.
Beal has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday after missing Phoenix's last five contests due to a strained left calf. However, the star guard will operate on a minutes restriction, per Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Plans to play Tuesday
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Beal (calf), who's officially listed as probable, plans to play in Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Beal and Kevin Durant (calf) have been targeting Tuesday's game as a realistic return date, and that plan remains on track after they participated in 5-on-5 scrimmages during Sunday's practice. In nine games this season, Beal has averaged 17.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocks in 34.6 minutes.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Remains on track for Tuesday
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Coach Mike Budenholzer said Sunday that Beal (calf) went through practice and did quite a bit of scrimmaging ahead of Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Both Kevin Durant (calf) and Beal have been slowly working their way back to playing form, and both of the superstars are on track for a return to game action Tuesday. The 31-year-old guard has missed the club's last five games due to a left calf strain, though he has been actively participating in 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 action during recent practices. If Beal is unable to suit up against the Lakers, Ryan Dunn should draw another start.
