The Phoenix Suns remain optimistic about the potential return of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal from their respective left calf injuries.
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, there is hope that both players could rejoin the team as early as Tuesday when the Suns face the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Cup.
Durant has been absent for six consecutive games, while Beal has missed the last four. Both All-Star players are grappling with left calf strains, and their absence has been keenly felt during the Suns’ recent struggles.
“I’m told he (Kevin Durant) is progressing,” Charania reported on Wednesday.
“There is optimism that Kevin Durant will be able to make his return at some point next week. It could be as soon as Tuesday’s NBA Cup game against the Lakers or Wednesday against the Nets. Both games are at home. And Bradley Beal; a similar trajectory. The Suns feel hopeful that he can return at some point next week.”
Following their clash with the New York Knicks on Wednesday evening, the Suns have a significant break, with their next game scheduled for Tuesday against the Lakers.
This extended downtime offers Durant and Beal a valuable window to rest and rejoin team practices, providing a much-needed boost to the squad.
Phoenix’s recent form has been concerning, with the team managing just one win in their last six games since Durant’s injury.
That lone victory came against the struggling Utah Jazz, a side with a 3-11 record. The Suns are currently enduring a four-game losing streak, their longest with Durant, Beal, and Devin Booker on the roster.
Despite the setbacks, the team remains steadfast in their confidence. Veteran guard Tyus Jones recently underscored the group’s resilience, insisting their ambitions remain intact.
The return of Durant and Beal would undoubtedly reinvigorate the Suns, who are desperate to halt their slide and regain momentum. All eyes will be on Tuesday’s game against the Lakers, where Phoenix hopes to see their star trio back in action together.