Suns’ Bol Bol gets hopeful foot injury update amid extended absence

Bol, who signed on a minimum deal with Phoenix after he was cut by the Orlando Magic, has appeared in 12 games this season. He started to become a bench piece the Suns found a rhythm with before his injury.

Suns coach Frank Vogel said he does not expect Bol, who has a right foot sprain, to be out long-term.

Bol is the son of NBA legend Manute Bol. Manute was 7-foot-6 and is known for his defense.

Bol Bol has said he can play guard since he has good ball-handling skills. However, he is 7-foot-3 and has been playing center for the Suns.

Bol Bol in four games this month averaged 8.8 points on 77.8 percent shooting including 75 percent from the 3-point line. He also averaged 5.8 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per contest.

The Suns have championship expectations in 2023-24. Phoenix is coached by Vogel, who won the 2020 championship with LeBron James and the LA Lakers, and has three of the best pure scorers in the NBA: Kevin Durant; Bradley Beal; and Devin Booker.

Durant to some is a top-3 player still and is having a great season, averaging 28.9 points — which is fifth-most in the NBA — 6.3 rebounds and 5.8 assists. He is shooting the third-best 3-point percentage at 47.1, which is behind only the Milwaukee Bucks’ Malik Beasley and the Suns’ Grayson Allen, who is interested in staying in Phoenix amid rumors of a trade.

The Suns are 8-3 in their last 11. Phoenix is eighth in the West with a 22-18 record.