A Saturday evening matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Detroit Pistons won’t include Bradley Beal.
According to the official NBA injury report, the Suns have ruled out Beal for the afternoon. Lately, the veteran guard has been dealing with a left ankle sprain.
Beal’s absence doesn’t come as a surprise. When the Suns submitted their injury report on Friday night, Beal was already downgraded to doubtful for the matchup.
Bradley Beal, listed as doubtful, is out for today’s 4 p.m. matinee vs. the Pistons, Mike Budenholzer says. New acquisition Nick Richards is expected to play.
— Keith Langlois (@Keith_Langlois) January 18, 2025
The Pistons game will mark the second game in a row Beal will miss action. When the Suns paid a visit to the Washington Wizards two nights ago, Beal was ruled out for the first time since 2025 arrived.
Lately, Beal has taken on a bench role for Phoenix. As the Suns hit a skid to close out 2024, the organization figured a big lineup change could be beneficial. Beal joined the center Jusuf Nurkic in getting moved to the bench.
Just because Beal started coming off of the bench didn’t mean his minutes were going to fade. Through his first six games in that new role, Beal averaged 31 minutes of playing time.
The veteran guard posted an average of 16 points, four assists, and three rebounds. He shot 35 percent from three and 51 percent from the field over that span.
With Beal coming off of the bench, the Suns climbed out of their rut. In that six-game stretch, the Suns won all but two of their games. When they faced the Wizards without Beal against Washington earlier this week, the Suns collected a seven-point win.
The Pistons are looking to get back in the winner’s column against Phoenix on Saturday. After coming up short against the Indiana Pacers, the Pistons are looking to avoid falling back to .500. The two teams will tip-off at 4 PM ET.
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The Phoenix Suns have officially announced Bradley Beal’s final playing status for their upcoming game against the Detroit Pistons. After suffering a minor injury in their last game, Beal has been listed as questionable for the matchup.
However, after undergoing further evaluation and treatment, Beal has been cleared to play and will be suiting up for the Suns as they take on the Pistons. This news comes as a relief for Suns fans, as Beal has been a key player for the team this season.
Beal’s presence on the court will undoubtedly give the Suns a boost as they look to secure another victory and continue their winning streak. With his scoring ability and leadership on the court, Beal will be a crucial asset for the team in their quest for success.
Be sure to tune in to catch Bradley Beal in action as the Suns face off against the Pistons in what is sure to be an exciting matchup. Don’t miss out on seeing one of the league’s top players in action as he helps lead the Suns to victory.
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