Beal (toe) is questionable to play Friday against the Jazz.
Beal strung together back-to-back 25-point performances in his last two games, and he looks to keep his momentum rolling Friday against Utah if he is cleared to play. If he is unable to go, however, Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale would likely see extended playing time as a result. Beal's next opportunity to play would then be Saturday versus the Nuggets.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Team-high 25 points in rout
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Beal produced 25 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 10-10 FT), three rebounds and six assists across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 140-109 loss to Oklahoma City.
Beal led the Suns with 25 points in Wednesday's rout, matching his scoring output from Monday's loss to Portland. Beal has averaged 16.6 points, 4.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.7 threes in 30.7 minutes across 14 games off Phoenix's bench this season, shooting 42.1 percent from downtown during this period. The veteran guard hasn't seen a noticeable drop in fantasy value since moving to the second unit.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Solid line in OT loss
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Beal produced 25 points (8-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals in 38 minutes during Monday's 121-119 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers.
It appears that Beal will emerge from the firestorm of the trade deadline unscathed, although his name was mentioned often as a trade piece in previous months. The Suns' quizzical use of Tyus Jones and Ryan Dunn leave enough intrigue to make one wonder about Phoenix's intentions at the deadline, but it would be a surprise to see Beal go elsewhere at this point.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Scores 13 points in loss
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Beal accumulated 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and three assists across 24 minutes during Saturday's 127-108 loss to the Trail Blazers.
The veteran swingman led the Suns' second unit in scoring, and he was the third member of the team to reach double figures behind Devin Booker (37 points) and Kevin Durant (22 points). Beal has provided a spark off the bench in his last 12 outings, during which he has averaged 15.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 threes on 52.3/42.6/79.4 shooting splits across 30.2 minutes per contest.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Logs 20 points in return to action
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Beal racked up 20 points (6-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Saturday's 119-109 victory over the Wizards.
Beal had a solid shooting night despite his lingering ankle injury. With most of the league taking a night off Sunday, Beal will have more time to rest the ankle, which has forced the veteran to miss three of his last five games. He was able to play 39 minutes against the Wizards, which indicates that he's on the right side of his recovery.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Good to go against Washington
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Beal (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.
A left ankle sprain has kept Beal off the floor for three of the Suns' last four games, but the veteran guard has been cleared to play Saturday. He's averaging 14.7 points, 4.0 assists and 3.1 rebounds over 30.4 minutes per game since being moved to the bench Jan. 6.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Likely to play Friday
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Beal (ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Beal has missed three of the Suns' last four games due to a left ankle sprain. He was able to participate in Friday's practice, and barring any setbacks, he should be able to suit up for Saturday's contest. Beal has averaged 14.7 points, 4.0 assists and 3.1 rebounds over 30.4 minutes per game since moving from the starting lineup to the bench Jan. 6.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Practices Friday
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Head coach Mike Budenholzer said that Beal (ankle) was active during Friday's practice, and the club is hopeful he'll play Saturday against Washington, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Beal will look to return to game action against his former squad after missing Wednesday's win over Brooklyn due to a left ankle sprain. The veteran swingman has missed three of the club's last four outings, and over his last five appearances off the bench, Beal has averaged 13.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 30.4 minutes per contest.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Won't play Wednesday
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Beal (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Beal will not be available for the Suns for Wednesday's matchup in Brooklyn. The veteran guard missed two games before returning Monday against the Cavaliers but finished with only five points, three rebounds and four assists in 25 minutes off the bench for Phoenix. Ryan Dunn, Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen could see more time on the floor against the Nets in his absence.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Iffy for Wednesday
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Beal (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
After logging 25 minutes off the bench in Monday's loss to the Cavaliers, Beal is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Nets. The veteran guard had a solid start in his new role but has struggled lately, coming off a forgettable five-point performance against Cleveland.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Limited production in return
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Beal (ankle) ended Monday's 118-92 loss to the Cavaliers with five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four assists and three rebounds across 25 minutes.
After missing the Suns' last two games with a left ankle sprain, Beal returned to action but struggled to get much going while he handled a light 11.7 percent usage in the blowout loss. Beal has struggled to adapt to his new role as the Suns' sixth man, as he's now averaging 14.7 points, 4.0 assists, 3.1 rebounds, 1.4 three-pointers, 0.7 steals and 0.6 blocks in 30.4 minutes per game in seven appearances since moving to the bench. That level of production is still enough to make him worthy of rostering in most 12-team leagues and deeper, but his appeal in shallower formats is beginning to wane.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Will play Monday
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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.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Leads team with 25 points
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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.
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Suns' Bradley Beal: Struggles off bench in loss
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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.
