The Phoenix Suns hope to get an early look at how their three superstars will play together when they meet the Golden State Warriors on Opening Night for the 2023-24 NBA season. Unfortunately, both Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are dealing with injuries ahead of the contest. Booker has a toe issue, while Beal is nursing a back injury. Here’s a look at their statuses and how an absence would impact Phoenix.
Devin Booker, Bradley Beal injury updates
Update: Beal is officially out, and Grayson Allen will get the start for him. Booker is good to go.
Update: Beal is still viewed as unlikely to play, but is now a game-time decision. Booker is trending towards playing, and the player himself said he plans to suit up for the contest.
Update: Beal is now unlikely to play, according to Shams Charania. The team is being extra cautious with the guard’s back injury ahead of the season.
Both Booker and Beal are listed as questionable. Beal is reportedly expected to play, and Booker is likely leaning towards playing.
If either guard misses the contest, Kevin Durant’s value goes up in fantasy and DFS contests. You can probably take the over Durant’s player prop for points, as he’ll be taking more shots in the offense.
Jordan Goodwin would likely get the start if Booker were to sit. Grayson Allen would be the natural replacement for Beal, although he could start if Booker is out and the Suns decide to move Beal to the point guard position.