Overview

• Bradley Beal, former Washington Wizards guard now playing for the Phoenix Suns, will not play in the upcoming game against his former team due to an ankle injury.
• Beal's injury is the latest in a series of health issues he has faced this season, including a lower-back problem that has largely kept him on the bench.
• The Suns are currently struggling, having lost four of their last five games and six of their last eight.
• The Wizards recently ended a six-game losing streak with a win against the Indiana Pacers, and are looking to build momentum as they start a four-game road trip.
• Despite Beal's absence, the Suns still have significant scoring power in Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, who are averaging 30.7 and 28.1 points per game respectively.