It’s NBA Opening Night, but if you expected to see the new Big Three for the Phoenix Suns in action, you’re out of luck. The Suns have already ruled out Bradley Beal due to a back injury, and Devin Booker is now questionable with a toe injury. Let’s look at the most recent Devin Booker injury updates as we assess whether he will be playing in Tuesday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors. If you’re hungry for more action, check out our NBA betting tools or our NBA betting promos!
Devin Booker Injury Update: Is Phoenix’s Star Playing Tonight?
Devin Booker Injury Update
The Phoenix Suns won’t have their new Big Three on the floor against the Golden State Warriors. Durant is active, Beal is out, so what’s up with Booker? The superstar guard has been dealing with a toe injury that popped up sometime during the weekend. He was a limited participant in both Sunday and Monday’s practice.
Although it’s somewhat encouraging that Booker was able to get reps in on Sunday and Monday, Beal was able to get some in, too, but he is “unlikely to play,” per the Athletic’s Shams Charania. Booker is “50-50” but intends to warm up this evening. Time will tell whether he’ll make it into the starting five.
These developments come after numerous quotes from Suns head coach Frank Vogel that downplayed the injuries. On Sunday, Vogel said both players “should be fine.” On Monday, he said he was “hopeful” that both players would be active.
Is Devin Booker Playing for Phoenix Tonight?
So is Devin Booker playing tonight? Dear reader, I have absolutely no idea. Vogel’s and Beals’ comments made me optimistic enough about Phoenix, especially with Draymond Green then unlikely to play, that I put some action down on the Suns. Now I’m unsure if Vogel was keeping his cards close to his chest or if the decision to sit Beal came from above him.
New to BetMGM? Check out our BetMGM bonus code for free OddsShopper Premium and your first bet paid back as a bonus bet up to $1,500 ➚➚
The NBA betting markets are unsure about what exactly is going on here as well. The Suns were trading as a 1-point underdog on Monday morning. They were quickly bid down to a 1-point favorite early on Monday afternoon after Green was ruled out. The line flipped back after Beal and Booker were ruled questionable, and now the Suns are a 3.5-point dog.
The Suns are on a two-game road trip with two matchups against big-market Western Conference teams. They’ll play the Warriors tonight and the Lakers on Thursday. Keep a close eye on Phoenix’s injury report throughout the week — and a close eye on Shams’ Twitter page.
OddsShopper’s NBA Tools & Tips
Looking for more 2023-24 NBA predictions? OddsShopper’s experts are here to break down this NBA season — make sure to check out the rest of our NBA articles. Still need more picks? Subscribe to OddsShopper Premium for our market-based betting model’s picks and best bets.
