Phoenix without Beal, Booker vs. Lakers

The LA Lakers will look to bounce back from their campaign-opening defeat by playing against Phoenix Suns, which can’t count on their stars for the upcoming clash. Two of the organization’s big 3 – Bradley Beal and Devin Booker – will not be on the court and will miss out on the Los Angeles home opener, according to the franchise.

Bradley, who joined the Suns during the offseason in an exchange with the Washington Wizards, also missed his team 108-104 victory against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday with an injury. Booker played against the Wizards and was the best player that night for his team with 32 points and 8 assists, but he will be sidelined vs. the Lakers with a foot problem.

Devin Booker (foot) and Bradley Beal (back) are out tonight vs. Lakers, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/dF06Unnwwn

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However, Kevin Durant will be on the court against Los Angeles, who is 37 points from passing Hakeem Olajuwon for 12^th on the all-time scoring list.