Phoenix Suns star guard Bradley Beal sustained a left hip contusion sooner or later within the first half of Tuesday evening’s 117-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Beal appeared to undergo the damage when fouled by Jaren Jackson Jr. with 4:40 left within the first quarter, however he performed the whole first quarter.
Phoenix Suns’ Bradley Beal might have suffered his left hip contusion on the primary play of the sport
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer stated Beal’s damage might have occurred on the primary play of the sport when he fell. Beal didn’t come again into the sport after testing on the finish of the opening quarter.
Beal additionally suffered his damage in the identical recreation that Devin Booker returned for Phoenix after lacking 5 contests with a left groin pressure. Bol Bol made his return as effectively.
Booker final performed Dec. 19 in a loss to Indiana. The Suns misplaced 4 of the 5 video games they performed with out Booker.
“I feel it could have began on the primary play of the sport.”
Mike Budenholzer on Bradley Beal’s hip damage. #Suns pic.twitter.com/oevOt0hVbX
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) January 1, 2025
Via 22 video games (all begins) this marketing campaign, Beal is averaging 18.2 factors, 3.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.2 steals, and 33.4 minutes per contest whereas taking pictures 48.9% from the ground, 38.6% from deep, and 76% on the foul line.
Kevin Durant led the Suns on Tuesday with 29 factors and 10 rebounds. Nonetheless, Phoenix nonetheless misplaced for the sixth time in seven video games. The Suns performed with out Jusuf Nurkic, who’s serving the second of his three-game suspension for his involvement in a combat with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.
Royce O’Neale stays out with a left ankle sprain
Moreover, Grayson Allen cleared concussion protocol that sidelined him 4 video games, however Budenholzer stated pregame that the taking pictures guard had shoulder points after Monday’s 5-on-5 motion in observe.
In line with The Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin, the Suns are additionally going to be with out Royce O’Neale for the three-game highway journey due to a left ankle sprain. He’s due for a re-evaluation in 10 days, the Suns introduced Tuesday.
O’Neale sprained his ankle late within the first half of Saturday’s loss at Golden State, didn’t play within the second half, and left Chase Enviornment in a strolling boot. He’s anticipated to overlook the Jan. 9 dwelling recreation in opposition to Atlanta
The Suns (15-17) host the Utah Jazz on Jan. 11 after which the Charlotte Hornets on Jan. 12. O’Neale may very well be again by then. Phoenix stays below .500 and sits eleventh within the Western Convention standings.
The Suns play Saturday on the Indiana Pacers.
