Bradley Beal appears ready for his Suns debut.
Beal has yet to play in the 2023-24 season due to a back injury. After missing the first seven games of the season for the Suns, he has been upgraded for the team's upcoming matchup with the Bulls.
The Suns acquired Beal in the offseason to form a big three with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. The trademarked a new opportunity for Beal after he spent the first 11 years of his career in Washington.
Here's the latest news on Beal's injury and when he is expected to return.
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What is Bradley Beal's injury?
The Suns had listed Beal on their injury report with low back tightness and spasms.
According to Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports, Beal said that he suffered a "little tweak" in his back ahead of Phoenix's season opener against Golden State.
Beal appeared in two of the Suns' five preseason games. He last played on Oct. 16, scoring 11 points in 18 minutes of action against the Trail Blazers.
Beal appeared in 50 of a possible 82 games last season with averages of 23.2 points and 5.4 assists per game. The longest stretch he missed came at the end of the season when he dealt with left knee soreness.
How long will Bradley Beal be out?
Beal is set to make his Suns debut on Wednesday against the Bulls, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported.
Beal had been upgraded to questionable ahead of Wednesday's game, hinting at his possible return.
The All-Star guard has missed all seven of Phoenix's games so far this season but will instantly give its offense a boost after a slow 3-4 start.
Suns upcoming schedule 2023-24
Here's Phoenix's upcoming schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Nov. 8 | at Bulls | 8 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 10 | vs Lakers | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Nov. 12 | vs Thunder | 8 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 15 | vs Timberwolves | 9 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 17 | at Jazz | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
Bradley Beal career stats
- 22.1 points per game
- 4.3 assists per game
- 4.1 rebounds per game
- 1.1 steals per game
- 0.4 blocks per game
- 2.5 turnovers per game
- 46.0 percent field goal shooting
- 37.2 percent 3-point shooting
- 82.3 percent free throw shooting
