Suns' Bradley Beal Likely to Miss Season Opener Against Warriors Due to Back Injury

Despite conflicting reports, Suns remain cautious with Beal's back ailment and prioritize long-term health, making his appearance in the opening game questionable.

Despite practicing over the past week and initial expectations for him to play, Suns guard Bradley Beal is increasingly unlikely to play in the season-opening game against the Golden State Warriors due to back spasms.
The conflicting reports about Beal's status stoked a rivalry between newsbreakers Shams Charania, who first reported Beal's potential absence, and Adrian Wojnarowski, who later claimed Beal was feeling better and was a game-time decision.
The Suns have emphasized a cautious approach for Beal's back condition, not wanting to risk his long-term health despite the anticipation of seeing the new team configuration in action.
Beal was traded to the Suns by the Washington Wizards in a three-team deal that also included the Indiana Pacers and was expected to contribute significantly to the Suns' run for the Western Conference title.
Despite his health issues, Beal boasts remarkable career stats, having averaged 22.1 points, 4.3 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game over 695 games, and finishing second in the NBA in scoring twice with over 30 points per game.