While the Golden State Warriors will be without Draymond Green on opening night due to an ankle injury, the Phoenix Suns also could be missing a key piece for the first game of the regular season on Tuesday.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, new Suns guard Bradley Beal is unlikely to play against the Warriors on Tuesday due to a back injury.
Via @ShamsCharania on Twitter:
Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal is unlikely to play tonight in season opener vs. the Golden State Warriors, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Suns are taking a cautious approach with Beal’s back ailment to begin the new season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 24, 2023
In addition to Beal, star guard Devin Booker is listed as questionable on the injury report due to a toe injury. His status for Tuesday night is still unclear.
Beal arrived in Phoenix via a blockbuster trade with the Washington Wizards at the start of the offseason. Beal spent 11 seasons with the Wizards, earning three All-Star appearances. The 30-year-old guard played 50 games last season, averaging 23.2 points per game.
Without Beal, the Suns will lean on Grayson Allen and Eric Gordon in the backcourt on Tuesday night. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. PT in San Francisco.
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