Beal (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Beal has the green light to return from a two-game absence and will reprise his role off the bench. There's also no word of any restrictions. The veteran guard has been quiet over his last eight appearances, averaging 13.6 points, 3.6 assists and 2.9 rebounds.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Questionable for Monday
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Beal (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Beal was unable to play in the past two games for the Suns, but he was spotted getting some shots up at Sunday's practice and appears to be trending in the right direction. Guys like Ryan Dunn, Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen could lose a bit of upside if Beal is able to give it a go.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Officially ruled out
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Beal (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Pistons.
Beal will miss his second straight contest Saturday after being downgraded from doubtful to out due to a left ankle sprain. Beal's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Cleveland.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Doubtful for Saturday
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Beal (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Since picking up an ankle sprain Tuesday, Beal will likely miss his second game in a row Saturday. Ryan Dunn is coming off a strong showing versus the Wizards on Thursday, and he could soak up additional minutes Saturday along with Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Officially ruled out
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Beal (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Wizards.
Beal has been downgraded from doubtful to out Thursday due to a sprained left ankle. Grayson Allen, Ryan Dunn and Royce O'Neale are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Beal's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Detroit.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Doubtful for Thursday
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Beal (ankle) has been listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Beal suffered an ankle sprain in Tuesday's loss to the Hawks and now could miss Thursday's game in Washington. The Suns may be treading lightly with the veteran guard, considering his injury history and the team having another game Saturday on the road against the Pistons. If Beal doesn't play, Grayson Allen and Ryan Dunn could see more time on the floor for Phoenix.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Briefly exits Tuesday
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Beal briefly exited Tuesday's game against the Hawks due to an apparent ankle injury and checked back in with 1:41 remaining in the third, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Beal walked gingerly back to the locker room before quickly returning to the bench and eventually re-entering the game. The veteran swingman will likely be able to shoulder his normal workload the rest of the way, though the ankle could be something to monitor ahead of Thursday's game against Washington.
Beal contributed 25 points (11-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 33 minutes during Thursday's 123-115 win over Atlanta.
Beal found himself with the second unit for the third consecutive game. The veteran's demotion is confusing, as Ryan Dunn isn't playing well enough to fend off competition for the role. The underlying cause could stem from rumors of tension in Phoenix's locker room and speculation about a potential trade on the horizon. Those who depend on Beal for production will need to monitor the situation as the trade deadline approaches.
Beal finished with 10 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and five assists in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 115-104 loss to Charlotte.
Beal struggled shooting the ball from the field in Tuesday's contest, but he still led all Suns second-unit players in scoring and assists while finishing as one of three players with a double-digit point total. Beal has failed to score more than 10 points in just five outings this season, but he has done so in three of the last four contests.
Suns' Bradley Beal: Pops for team-high 25 off bench
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Beal racked up 25 points (10-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes off the bench during Monday's 109-99 victory over the 76ers.
The struggling Suns had lost seven of eight coming into Monday, so coach Mike Budenholzer shook things up by dropping Beal and Jusuf Nurkic to the second unit in favor of Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee. The move worked, at least for one night, as Beal led the team in scoring in his first bench assignment since the 2015-16 season. The 31-year-old wing has dealt with knee and hip issues in recent weeks, and the minor injuries have led to inconsistent production. Beal has scored more than 20 points five times in his last nine appearances, but he's also scored in single digits twice, averaging 18.6 points, 3.0 assists, 2.8 boards, 2.6 threes, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks over that stretch. Despite the strong outing Monday, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported Tuesday on First Take that the Suns are still trying to trade Beal, with previous reports linking Phoenix to Jimmy Butler, who's grown disgruntled in Miami.
The Suns are expected to shift Beal to a bench role in Monday's game against the 76ers, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
Currently in the midst of a four-game losing streak that has dropped them outside of the top 10 in the Western Conference standings, the 15-18 Suns will reportedly look to change up their starting five, with Beal and Jusuf Nurkic ceding spots on the top unit to Ryan Dunn and Miles Plumlee, respectively. Beal has been nursing a hip injury lately, but he's played in each of the last eight games while averaging 17.8 points and shooting 46 percent from the floor in 33.1 minutes. The move to the bench will likely lower his playing-time ceiling, but so long as he continues to see around 30 minutes in a sixth-man role, Beal's rest-of-season fantasy outlook shouldn't change dramatically.
Suns' Bradley Beal: Upgraded to available Saturday
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Beal (hip) has been upgraded to available for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
The Suns get some good news ahead of Saturday's clash against the Pacers, with Beal being cleared to play. He's averaging 18.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 48.9 percent from the floor and 38.6 percent from beyond the arc.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Still iffy for Saturday
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Beal (hip) participated in shootaround but remains listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Pacers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
A left hip contusion forced Beal out early in the Suns' previous game Tuesday against Memphis, but his involvement in shootaround is generally a good sign that he'll suit up Saturday. Official word on Beal's status should arrive closer to the 7 p.m. ET tipoff.
