The Phoenix Suns announced that guard Bradley Beal will return to the lineup Friday night against the Charlotte Hornets.

Beal has been out just over two weeks after suffering a right ankle sprain when he landed on one of New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo's feet while attempting a 3-pointer.

That was just the sixth game Beal has played all season as he has dealt with a lingering back injury. The Suns' star trio of Beal, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, formed when Phoenix acquired Beal in a trade with the Washington Wizards this summer, has played just one game together this season.

Without their Big Three, a Phoenix team with high hopes is just 15-15 and 10th in the West.