The Phoenix Suns will be facing the Brooklyn Nets in a Wednesday night match. The Suns acquired Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards in a three-team trade deal. However, Beal is yet to play with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. The BIG3 is yet to play in a game since the Suns’ acquired Beal from the Wizards.
However, the big question is whether or not Kevin Durant is playing tonight vs the Brooklyn Nets.
Phoenix Suns’ BIG3 Debut Uncertain Against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday Night Game
Bradley Beal was injured for the longest time in his career. The Suns’ shooting guard had lower back tightness, due to which he was out from the game.
Beal has only played a total of 3 games for the Phoenix Suns’ till now. But he has been removed from the Suns’ injury report as per the latest report, so he will be playing against the Brooklyn Nets.
However, now that Beal is back on the court, Kevin Durant has been injured. Durant is currently day-to-day as per the latest injury report. Durant has an ankle injury due to which he is not expected to play against the Brooklyn Nets.
"There's no ceiling for us."
Devin Booker on the potential of the Suns with Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal
pic.twitter.com/A2S0NruRgn— CantGuardBook (@CGBBURNER) December 13, 2023
Kevin Durant Won’t Be Ruled Out Against the Brooklyn Nets
Kevin Durant was ruled out against the Golden State Warriors. According to the Suns’ coach, Frank Vogel, Kevin was not ready to play against the Warriors.
However, per the latest Suns’ injury report, coach Vogel will not rule him out against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. Fans of the Suns’ are eagerly waiting for the BIG3 debut match. But it seems like that with Durant injured on the roster, it may not be possible.
The Phoenix Suns are currently sitting at 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 14-10. Durant has contributed a lot to the Suns’ success, as he averaged around 31 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 0.7 steals per game while shooting around 52.1% of the shots from the ground, and 50% of the shots from the 3 point line.