Suns' Koby Brea: Closing in on preseason debut

Brea (thumb) is expected to make his preseason debut this weekend, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Brea's first appearance could come as early as Friday's preseason game against the Nets in China, although the Suns may opt to hold him out until Sunday's meeting with Brooklyn. With Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale healthy, Brea could have a hard time cracking the Opening Night rotation.