The Phoenix Suns could be without their two star guards when they open the 2023-24 NBA season against the Warriors.

Bradley Beal is “unlikely to play” on Tuesday at Chase Center due to a back injury, The Athletic’s Sham Charania reported, citing sources, while Devin Booker is “50-50” with a toe injury.

Beal was acquired in a June trade that sent a handful of draft picks, Landry Shamet and Chris Paul to the Washington Wizards. Paul, of course, was subsequently rerouted to Golden State in a deal for Jordan Poole.

The longtime Wizards star has averaged at least 22 points per game in seven straight seasons. With Phoenix, Beal is expected to play a key role alongside Booker and Kevin Durant.

As for Booker, Charania reported that the three-time All-Star will warm up and try to play on Tuesday.

Both Beal and Booker played 18 minutes in the Suns’ penultimate preseason game on Oct. 16. They sat out Phoenix’s preseason finale but practiced on Monday ahead of the regular-season opener. The team listed Booker (left big toe) and Beal (lower back) as questionable on the official injury report.

Beyond these two stars, the Suns’ guard depth includes Eric Gordon, Grayson Allen, Jordan Goodwin and Saben Lee.

Draymond Green, dealing with a left ankle sprain, has been ruled out for the Warriors after missing the entire preseason.

Coverage of Warriors-Suns begins on Tuesday at 6 p.m. PT, with “Warriors Pregame Live” on NBC Sports Bay Area. The game will air on TNT at 7 p.m. PT, followed by “Warriors Postgame Live” on NBC Sports Bay Area at 9:30 p.m. PT.

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