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Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is sidelined in a cautious move due to a back ailment for the 2023-24 season opener against the Golden State Warriors.

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Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal is unlikely to play tonight in season opener vs. the Golden State Warriors, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

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The Suns are taking a cautious approach with Beal's back ailment as they kick off the new season.

In a blockbuster trade in June, the Wizards sent Bradley Beal to the Suns, with Chris Paul heading to Washington.

Beal, 30, is coming off a 2022-23 campaign where he averaged 23.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.4 assists over 50 games for Washington. He shot 50.6 percent from the floor and 36.5 percent from beyond the arc.

The anticipation for the opening night is always high, and this Suns vs. Warriors matchup adds extra intrigue. Kevin Durant will be playing in front of the Warriors' fanbase for the first time since leaving Golden State in 2019.

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