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New Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal was officially ruled as out with lower back tightness by coach Frank Vogel in his pregame presser today.
Bradley Beal has been ruled out of Suns-Warriors on Opening Night due to back issue. Beal had been unlikely throughout the day, but there’s optimism the All-Star is progressing in his return process. https://t.co/LCCxyJxTfp
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Vogel added that he was “hopeful” Beal could play Thursday against the Lakers. Beal was questionable heading into the night, but reportedly “unlikely” to play as of this morning.