PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns play host to the Los Angeles Clippers for a Thursday night battle, and there’s several storylines to follow – beginning with a familiar face making his return. <\/p>\n
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Oct 24, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal (0) warms up prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images \/ Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Former Suns guard Bradley Beal will make his first visit to Mortgage Matchup Center after splitting with the organization this summer. <\/p>\n
Beal, acquired from the Washington Wizards via trade, didn’t quite live up to the hype with the Suns for various reasons – whether it be health or overall poor fit in what was a dysfunctional squad despite its star power. <\/p>\n
Beal was waived this summer and quickly landed in Los Angeles after, hoping to compete for a NBA title. The Suns’ trio of Beal, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant never won a playoff game together. <\/p>\n
Beal’s departure and overall time in Phoenix wasn’t without controversy, and his reaction from Suns fans tonight will surely tell a lot. <\/p>\n
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Sep 24, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) poses for portrait during Media Day at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images \/ Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
As part of the Suns’ trade with Houston for Kevin Durant. Phoenix nabbed Jalen Green – the team’s top scorer and a youthful guard to pair next to Booker in the Suns’ backcourt for what many hope will be the foreseeable future. <\/p>\n
Green, however, has been out with a hamstring injury and has yet to make his debut in a Suns uniform – though the team’s initial injury report<\/a> marked him as probable to play tonight. <\/p>\n That’s exciting for a Suns team looking to take the next step in terms of shot creation, pace and scoring – which are all things Green’s presence should help over time. <\/p>\n Oct 22, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) slaps hands with guard James Harden (1) after a basket against the Utah Jazz during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images \/ Rob Gray-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Also on the injury report were James Harden (personal reasons) and Kawhi Leonard (ankle) – both of whom are out. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n