With five days between Wednesday’s loss to the New York Knicks and Tuesday’s NBA Cup showdown, Phoenix hopes to have Durant and Beal back for the matchup against the Lakers. The Suns (9-7) are 1-1 against the Lakers this season with each team winning on its home floor. TNT is televising Tuesday's 8 p.m. matchup.

The duo could return to action as soon as Tuesday against the Lakers, which is the team’s next game after nearly a week-long gap. Mike Budenholzer said Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal were full participants in today’s practice on-court,

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is nearing a return to the court as he recovers from a left calf strain. "I'm told he is progressing," ESPN's

Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer shared a hopeful update on Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal's injuries ahead of Tuesday's Lakers matchup.

The Suns are hopeful that Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal will make their injury returns in the team's next NBA Cup game against the Lakers.

The Suns were 8-1 with Durant and Beal in the lineup alongside Devin Booker, but they are just 1-6 since Durant got hurt.

Mar 3, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with guard Bradley Beal (3) during the first quarter of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Suns are on a 4 game losing streak and are readying themselves to face the Knicks without Kevin Durant.

The Phoenix Suns (9-6) play the second of their six-game homestand against the New York Knicks (8-6) on Wednesday.