Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (ankle) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from an ankle sprain, and Shams Charania also hears that Beal could return as soon as this weekend. It's a good omen for Beal, who has been one of the league's most snake-bitten players this year. An injured back forced two separate extended absences onto Beal earlier in the season, then suffering a sprained right ankle on Dec. 15 in just the second game of 2023-24 that the Suns had he, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker together in their lineup. It sounds like Phoenix's prized offseason acquisition would have a fighting chance to return when the team starts a four-game homestand on Friday versus the injury-plagued Charlotte Hornets. The utility of both Grayson Allen, who is averaging a career-high 13.2 points and 2.4 treys per game on 45.5% three-point shooting, and Eric Gordon will become far less pronounced upon Beal's eventual return.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (ankle) "is likely to miss a few weeks." Beal sprained his right ankle during Friday's meeting with the New York Knicks, ending his night after playing just five minutes. The former Wizard has averaged only 14.7 points in his first season with the Suns, the second-lowest mark in his career. He's also appeared in only six games, missing much of the 2023-24 campaign with a back injury. But now Beal will go back on the shelf, so it will take a while before fantasy managers get him back in the lineup. Of course, his absence means more ball handling work for Devin Booker, which isn't bad for fantasy purposes. It should also mean more minutes for Grayson Allen and Eric Gordon (leg), at least once the latter gets back on the floor.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (ankle) won't return to Friday's meeting with the Knicks. Beal, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker were playing in only their second game as a trio this season. Unfortunately, the former Wizard came down on Donte DiVincenzo's heel during a shot attempt and suffered a right ankle sprain, ending his night after just five minutes of work. It's too early to speculate if Beal will miss time. But considering how gingerly he walked off the floor, fantasy managers likely won't see him out there on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. If that's the case, Eric Gordon (leg), assuming he's back, would likely slide into the starting lineup. But if Gordon misses another game, Chimezie Metu may roll with the first five.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) is in the starting five ahead of Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The 30-year-old is finally ready to play for the first time this month. Beal has only played in three games this season while he continues to deal with a lingering back issue. However, he'll play on Tuesday and should see a significant role on offense with Kevin Durant (ankle) unavailable. Fantasy managers should double check their lineups and make sure Beal is back in there.

Phoenix Suns head coach Frank Vogel says Bradley Beal (back) will be available on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors. Beal looks to put his lower-back strain behind him and finally get his 2023-24 show on the road after two extended absences. The 30-year-old star returns after missing one month of play to follow up a seven-game absence to begin the year. Beal was slow out of the gates in his lone three games this season, averaging 17.3 points, 3.7 assists, and 1.7 threes in 28.7 minutes. He should be activated in season-long fantasy leagues, but there's some DFS risk due to a possible minutes restriction. It still remains to be seen if Phoenix can get their "Big Three" all on the court together at last on Tuesday, as Kevin Durant (ankle) is questionable with an ankle sprain. Eric Gordon's streaming value should remain safe for another night, as Grayson Allen (groin) is out with a groin strain against Golden State.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) is targeting a return to action on Tuesday versus Golden State, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The veteran star has missed all but three games this season and made his last appearance on Nov. 12. Beal's back issues mean we have yet to see the newly-formed big three in action together for the Suns. It will be interesting to see how the trio meshes, although we might still be left to wait on Tuesday, as Kevin Durant (ankle) missed the last game and hasn't been practicing.

Phoenix Suns head coach Frank Vogel says guards Bradley Beal (back) and Grayson Allen (groin) are out for Friday's game versus the Sacramento Kings. Beal practiced fully on Thursday, per Shane Young of Forbes.com, but The Athletic's Shams Charania heard on Wednesday that the talented 30-year-old scorer had just begun his ramp-up process. There is optimism that Beal, who last played on Nov. 12 due to a nagging lower-back strain, can return to Phoenix's lineup sometime within the next 10 days. Beal was still shaking the rust off in his first three games before heading back on the shelf, averaging 17.3 points, 3.7 assists, and 1.7 three-pointers in 28.7 minutes. It's unclear when Allen sustained his groin injury after dropping 21 points with four threes on Tuesday against the Lakers. Eric Gordon should soak up big minutes in Friday's clash with the Kings, while Jordan Goodwin should witness an uptick in playing time.

The Athletic's Shams Charania hears that Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) "has started his ramp-up process." Beal, who last played on Nov. 12, is progressing well and is set to be re-evaluated later this week. There is optimism that Beal can return to the lineup sometime in the next 10 days, but Charania notes it's a fluid situation on a championship-contending Suns team. While fantasy managers are hoping Beal gets back as soon as possible, Phoenix is going to stay cautious and make sure they get the 30-year-old scoring machine's lower-back strain completely sorted out, since it's plagued him since the preseason. Beal looked sluggish in his first three games in the desert before heading back on the mend, averaging 17.3 points, 3.7 assists, and 1.7 triples in 28.7 minutes. Swingmen Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen have been good for streaming value in the top-100 neighborhood for fantasy purposes in the interim.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) will miss at least three weeks. The former Wizard has battled back spasms for most of the season, limiting him to just three appearances with his new team. Unfortunately, fantasy managers could be without him longer, considering it may take Beal time to get back into playing shape. But in the meantime, Eric Gordon, averaging 17.5 points, 4.0 assists, and shooting 41.0% from behind the arc in six starts this season, should be scooped off waivers immediately.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) is considered as doubtful for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Beal is in danger of missing his second straight game after sitting out on Sunday after re-aggravating his back injury ahead of that contest. Fellow guard Devin Booker (calf) is listed as probable, so he'll have an increased role on offense if Beal sits out. Also, Grayson Allen should be a decent streaming option as he'll likely be reinserted into the starting five. Fantasy managers should check back on Friday just in case Beal does end up playing.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) has been ruled out for the upcoming matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. This is frustrating as Beal was considered probable heading into this game. Possibly, the star guard suffered a setback during warmups. Regardless, Beal is going to miss at least one more game due to this lingering back issue. The expectation is that Grayson Allen will move into the starting five with Beal unable to play. Allen will have an increased workload and be a possible streaming option. The Suns will likely lean on Devin Booker and Kevin Durant to do the heavy lifting on offense during Wednesday's game.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) remains probable heading into Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to head coach Frank Vogel. It was reported earlier in the day that Beal would suit up for this game, but he hasn't officially been cleared yet. If he's active, Beal would be under a minutes limit for his first game back. Fellow guards Devin Booker (calf) and Eric Gordon (shoulder) are active and will suit up for this game. They'd have increased roles if Beal is unable to play. It sounds like the Suns are going to wait until right before tip-off before making a final decision.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) is expected to play in Wednesday's game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. The same can be said for backcourt mate Devin Booker (calf). Beal tweaked his back during Sunday's 111-99 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, which is the last thing fantasy managers want to hear after back spasms cost the 30-year-old star the first seven contests of the season. Beal should be deemed probable against Minnesota following the flare-up, and hopefully this doesn't become a recurring issue. Phoenix will likely see how Beal feels during Wednesday morning's shootaround and possibly pregame warmups before making a final determination on his status. The three-time All-Star is an easy buy-low candidate for anyone selling at a bargain, since Beal is still shaking off the rust with an uncharacteristic 39.1% rate from the field and 68.8% clip from the line over his first three games.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) will be active on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was previously listed as probable, so this doesn't come as a complete surprise. The Suns will need him while Devin Booker (calf) and Eric Gordon (shoulder) have both been ruled out. This will be Beal's third game with his new team, so he's still getting acclimated to a new system, but he should be in every starting fantasy lineup regardless of league size or format. He may even get extra playing time to cover for the void left by Booker in the starting lineup.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) is officially active for Friday's matchup versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Beal finally made his official debut with the Suns on Wednesday after missing the start of the season with back spasms. He logged only 24 minutes, scoring 13 points while shooting 3-for-12 from the field. The 30-year-old should continue to see fewer minutes than usual. It may also take him at least a few more games to find his shot, so he may continue to struggle. As a result, DFS managers may want to look in another direction. On the other hand, Beal is always worthy of starting consideration in all season-long formats.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) is currently listed as probable for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The superstar guard made his team debut on Wednesday. He played 24 minutes in the overtime victory over the Chicago Bulls. The expectation is that Beal will once again be under a minutes limit while he works his way back up to full speed. Fellow guard Devin Booker (calf) has already been ruled out for this game. That means, Beal will have increased ball responsibilities for this game. Also, Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen will have increased value with Booker on the bench once again.

The Athletic's Shams Charania hears that Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) "will be a go tonight" for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. After sitting out the first seven games of the 2023-24 campaign, Beal finally appears to ready to roll and make his highly-anticipated Suns debut following lower-back tightness. The 30-year-old scoring machine could be limited in some capacity during his first regular-season action of the year, but it's worth mentioning he did get in some preseason work earlier this fall. Beal is still a risky DFS proposition, even with Devin Booker (calf) on the shelf, but season-long managers can go ahead and get the multi-time All-Star active. Expect Eric Gordon or Grayson Allen to relegate to Phoenix's second unit, with Kevin Durant taking a slight usage hit now alongside at least one of his running mates on Wednesday.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. It piggybacks on Shams Charania's prior report of "optimism" that Beal makes his much-awaited Suns debut either on Wednesday or Friday's In-Season Tourney game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. The 30-year-old three-time All-Star has been nursing lower-back tightness since Opening Night, where he was deemed a true game-time decision for before this two-week absence. It's always felt as if Phoenix was exercising abundant caution with their prized offseason acquisition to ensure his long-term health, and we'll see if Beal is finally ready to give it a go on Wednesday. One of Grayson Allen or Eric Gordon would be displaced from the starting five if Beal returns, with both of them taking a usage hit. Kevin Durant would spend just a bit less time with the ball in his hands, but expect some improved efficiency to compensate.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) looks set to make his team debut this week, with The Athletic's Shams Charania suggesting that he might be ready to play on Wednesday against Chicago or on Friday versus the Lakers. Beal was a big acquisition for the team in the offseason, but a back problem has delayed his debut. His eventual return to the court will have a negative impact on the minutes of Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen, who have both played a major part in the rotation, logging over 30 minutes a night.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) remains out ahead of Sunday's meeting with Detroit. The former Wizard hasn't played all season because of back spasms, so he has yet to make his official debut with his new squad. It's been a rough start to the 2023-24 campaign for Phoenix, a team that could be without Devin Booker (ankle, calf) for the foreseeable future. Nonetheless, it will be business as usual for the Suns versus the Pistons, with Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen filling the void in the starting lineup. Both player's fantasy ceilings are elevated without Beal and Booker in the mix. But unfortunately for fantasy managers, neither man can be counted on for consistent production.