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

Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer said Durant and Beal were full participants in Friday’s practice as the two also played some 3-on-3. “They had a good day on the court,” Budenholzer said after Friday’s practice at the team’s practice facility.

Mike Budenholzer said Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal were full participants in today’s lighter practice and got in some 3-on-3 “The hope, the plan is they’ll play some

The Phoenix Suns are 1-6 without Kevin Durant after an 8-1 start with him. Coach Mike Budenholzer is optimistic he'll be back next week.

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 have lost five in a row and are playing without two of their three stars, but help appears to be on the way. Suns coach Mike Budenholzer told reporters Friday that Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal both got light practices in Friday and were limited participants in 3-on-3 work.

The Phoenix Suns have a massive gap between games in the regular season that does not happen very often. It came at a great time as their stars Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal have been banged up, but their return is imminent.