Hoops Rumors

The Suns have won three straight entering their contest against Portland on Monday night. Bradley Beal has played the last two games after recovering from an ankle injury and his presence has been a “game-changer,” according to Devin Booker, Jack Thompson of The Associated Press relays. Beal had seven assists against Charlotte in his return and 25 points in a five-point victory … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Beal, Durant, Okogie, Gordon, Rotation

After Eric Gordon attempted a season-low two shots from the floor on Friday and told Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report that he’d like to have a bigger role in the Suns‘ offense, Devin Booker didn’t disagree with his teammate’s assessment, telling reporters on Sunday that Phoenix could benefit from getting the veteran guard more involved. “I think we just have to find ways to open … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Gordon, Booker, Beal, Okogie

Cam Thomas isn’t complaining about being removed from the Nets‘ starting lineup, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Coach Jacque Vaughn shook things up Friday night by having Dorian Finney-Smith replace Thomas, who is the team’s leading scorer at 22.5 PPG. The third-year guard said he understands the move and is willing to do whatever is necessary to help the team. “I’m … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Thomas, Walker, Bridges, Suns’ Picks

Veteran guard Bradley Beal is ready to return from the right ankle sprain that has sidelined him since December 15, with the Suns confirming today (via Twitter) that he’ll be available for Friday’s game vs. Charlotte. He was previously listed as questionable. The Suns initially announced on Dec. 18 that Beal would be reevaluated in two weeks, indicating they expected him to be … [Read more...] about Bradley Beal Set To Return For Suns

Suns guard Bradley Beal has been progressing well and is ahead of schedule after spraining his ankle earlier in December, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). He’s now being listed as questionable for Phoenix’s Friday game against the Hornets and is set to return early in the Suns’ upcoming six-game homestand, Charania tweets. After being traded from the … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Beal, Durant, Booker, Metu