Is Bradley Beal playing tonight against Lakers? Exploring 3x NBA All-Star's availability for Suns (Oct. 28)

Bradley Beal missed the Phoenix Suns' game versus the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday because of a right elbow injury. The Suns were playing their second game of a back-to-back, so they were being precautions. But, is Beal playing tonight against the LA Lakers?

According to the Suns' latest injury report, the three-time NBA All-Star is listed as questionable. He's still dealing with soreness in his right elbow, the same injury that had kept him out in Phoenix's 114-102 win over the Mavericks.

Beal will likely be a game-time decision, given that the Suns beat Dallas without him. The coaching staff could hold him out for a full recovery although the medical personnel are going to determine his status before tip-off.

Josh Okogie, Jalen Bridges and TyTy Washington Jr. are also on the injury report. All three are listed as out for tonight's matchup versus the Lakers. Okogie has a strained right hamstring, while Bridges and Washington are in the NBA G League due to their two-way contracts.

If Bradley Beal sits out again, the Phoenix Suns are expected to give Ryan Dunn another starting nod. Dunn split Beal's minutes with veteran Royce O'Neal, who had an all-around game in the win against the Mavs.

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Bradley Beal's career stats vs. LA Lakers

Bradley Beal has faced the LA Lakers 20 times, starting with the Washington Wizards and then with the Phoenix Suns. He's averaging 20.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.2 steals per game against the Lakers. Beal is shooting 49.0% from the field, including 42.6% from beyond the arc, and 77.9% from the free throw line.

The 31-year-old star has a winning 11-9 record versus the Lakers but is 1-2 as a member of the Suns. His best game against the Purple and Gold happened last January in Phoenix's 127-109 win. His worst outing was a two-point performance in 2022 as a part of the Wizards.

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How to watch Phoenix Suns vs. LA Lakers game?

Monday's game between the Phoenix Suns and LA Lakers is already their second matchup of the season. The Lakers came away with a 123-116 win on Friday night at the Crypto.com Arena.

Anthony Davis had a monster performance of 35 points and eight rebounds, while Austin Reaves put up 26 points, four rebounds and eight assists. Kevin Durant had 30 points for the Suns, while Devin Booker and Bradley Beal scored 23 and 15 points, respectively.

Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. EST at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. It will be televised nationally on ESPN and is available via live streaming on DirecTV, FuboTV, Hulu with Live TV and Sling, which are paid subscriptions.