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The injuries have played a major in the Phoenix Suns‘ shaky start to the season. The franchise offensive leaders Devin Booker and Bradley Beal have missed out on several games, leaving Kevin Durant hanging. Following the enriching win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Suns currently stand at the 9th seed with a 5-6 record.

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Moreover, the team can move up the ladder after the Friday night encounter. Notably, Booker made his return to the side on Thursday, recovering from the calf injury, while Beal missed out owing to a back strain. However, the health update ahead of the Utah Jazz game is out. Let’s find out who has made it to the cut.

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Phoenix Suns injury report: Will Devin Booker and Bradley Beal play?

The Suns came into the season as the favorites to win the trophy after they roped in Bradley Beal in the off season. Even Stephen Curry predicted the Suns to win the West Group A in the In-season Tournament because of its brand new Big-3. However, things didn’t go according to the plan, as the trio is yet to play a full-fledged game together.

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Unfortunately, Kevin Durant single-handedly dragged the team to this situation. Even though the team lost 6 games, KD and his men fought till the very end and lost a few close games. Especially against the LA Lakers and San Antonio Spurs. However, now that the health update is out, we’ll find out whether KD would get some help or not.

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According to the health updates released by the official X handle of Suns, Bradley Beal continues to stay out, while Booker gets the nod. Apart from him, Damion Lee also misses out due to Right Meniscus surgery.

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Importantly, Booker’s return in the game against the Wolves had immediate impact. The team which upset the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics couldn’t work its magic against the Suns.

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While Booker’s return has made the desirable impact, when will the big-3 get into the action together? Let’s find out.

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When will Bradley Beal return?

The Suns’ big-3 are yet to make their debut together and the recent update revealed that it could take much longer. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Suns management has decided to give Beal enough time to recover from his back strain, reported Bleacher Report. Moreover, the star could be out for recovery for over three weeks. Until then, KD and D-Book have the sail the ship.

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What do you make of Beal’s injury update? Will it affect the Suns? Let us know in the comments below.

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Shahul Hameed is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in journalism from a distinguished institute, his journey into sports writing began during his college days, and since then, Shahul has been captivated not only by the remarkable consistency of Stephen Curry but also by the enduring legacy of LeBron James. He specializes in covering the live basketball action. When games aren’t on, beyond covering trade rumors and match reports, Shahul actively engages with fan bases, ensuring he is attuned to the ever-changing NBA landscape. His dedication to his craft finds an equal match in his admiration for the storytelling and cinematic brilliance of Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Wes Anderson.

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