Phoenix Suns head coach Frank Vogel emphasized that star Bradley Beal’s hamstring injury, which has sidelined him, is not considered serious.
Prior to Wednesday’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons, Vogel provided an update on Beal’s status, indicating that there were no new developments since his previous comments following Tuesday’s win over the Sacramento Kings.
Vogel confirmed plans for Beal to undergo a nose procedure during the break, clarifying that it should not affect his recovery from the hamstring injury and that Beal is expected to be out for only a few days due to the nose procedure.
The timing of Beal’s injury, while unfortunate, is somewhat favorable as the Suns’ next game after Wednesday is not until Feb. 22, coinciding with the All-Star break. This potentially reduces the number of games Beal will miss compared to if the injury had occurred at a different point in the season.
However, there may be some concern within the team regarding Beal’s durability, given his previous issues. Beal’s debut for the Suns was delayed due to back trouble, followed by an ankle sprain in December that sidelined him for five games.
Statistics show that Beal, along with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, have played together for a total of 440 minutes across 22 games, ranking as the Suns’ ninth-most frequent three-man combination.
While it’s premature to panic, especially with the Suns currently holding just a one-game lead for a play-in tournament spot, Vogel likely desires more court time for his top three players to enhance their chemistry for the postseason.
