Suns Face Wizards Amid Key Player Absences

The Phoenix Suns are set to face the Washington Wizards in a crucial matchup, with the Suns currently holding an 11th-place standing in the Western Conference. Phoenix will be without Bradley Beal due to an ankle injury sustained during their recent loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker are expected to lead the team, which recently traded for center Nick Richards, though he has yet to join the lineup. The game is part of a five-game road trip for the Suns, who are aiming to bounce back from a challenging loss to Atlanta. Meanwhile, the Wizards, with the NBA's worst record, are also missing key players Marvin Bagley III and Malcolm Brogdon due to injuries. This game is particularly significant for Beal and Tyus Jones, both former Wizards players, although Beal will not participate due to his injury.