Suns Notes: Gordon, Durant, O’Neale, Bol, Beal

Suns Notes: Gordon, Durant, O’Neale, Bol, Beal.

According to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic, head coach Frank Vogel stated on Tuesday that injured Suns guard Bradley Beal is “making progress” with the left hamstring problem that has kept him out of the lineup for the team’s last four games.

Beal’s absence from Phoenix’s last game prior to the All-Star break was attributed to “tightness” in his hamstrings, according to the franchise. Vogel said at the time that the injury didn’t seem serious, and the star guard’s status for last Thursday’s game against Dallas was initially labeled as questionable. But he was out of the running for that one and the next two since. Vogel claims that Beal is still not entirely at ease with “high-intensity” activitay.

Following practice on Tuesday, Vogel stated, “He completed some of the non-contact stuff.” “Do more sprint work. There are three types of twitch sports: half court, shell defense, and full-court sprinting, which involves extending your stride and legs. He was still experiencing some difficulty there, but he is improving.

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This month, Bol Bol has established himself as a regular member of Phoenix’s lineup. He played a season-high 27 minutes on Friday and another 24 on Sunday. Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports (subscription required) believes Bol has earned his rise, noting that the big man feels a regular role is sustainable as long as he stays healthy.
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O’Neale and Eric Gordon were interviewed by Kelly Iko of The Athletic regarding their seasons in Phoenix as well as their prior stints with the Brooklyn and Houston clubs, respectively. The Suns acquired O’Neale during the trade deadline, and he expressed his satisfaction at being a part of a group that placed a premium on defensive support. “It has gone well. Defense is kind of what made me famous in this league,” O’Neale remarked. “Just entering the game, being one of the guys that exhibits leadership and defensive ferocity, and attempting to support these guys while they support me.” It’s been enjoyable, and I feel like I can play basketball again.
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