The Suns will be without guard Leandro Barbosa for at least the final two preseason games after the Brazilian guard suffered bruised ribs in Sunday?s preseason win over Charlotte in Los Angeles.

Barbosa took an elbow to the ribs in the final minute of the game. He will miss Thursday?s home preseason game against Denver at US Airways Center and will not fly with the team to Vancouver for Friday?s preseason finale against Seattle. The Suns said the injury isn?t believed to be serious, and Barbosa should be OK when the regular season begins on Nov. 1 in Seattle.