Will benching Bradley Beal fix Suns or is it setting up a Jimmy Butler trade?
In the middle of losing 7 of 8 games, Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer benched star Bradley Beal and center Jusuf Nurkic. Both players are struggling, and their numbers are way down this season. This isn’t a day-to-day move — it’s permanent.
Suns' Mike Budenholzer reveals exact reasons behind Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic benching
Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer explained the exact reasons behind benching Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic ahead of Monday's game.
Bradley Beal, benched by Suns, says he ‘holds the cards’ in trade talks
Beal’s contract includes a no-trade clause, which complicates the Phoenix Suns’ rumored interest in Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.
Bradley Beal doesn't hold back after getting moved to bench
Coming off the bench on Monday for the first time in nearly nine years, Bradley Beal led the Phoenix Suns to their first victory since Christmas Day, scoring a team-high 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting in 30 minutes of action against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Bradley Beal '100%' Surprised He Was Benched, Had 'No' Indication amid NBA Rumors
Phoenix Suns Bradley Beal said he received no indication that he was going to be benched for the first time in nine years ahead of Sunday's matchup with
Benched Bradley Beal refuses to be scapegoated for a game, reminds that he holds trade cards
For a game, Bradley Beal wasn't sulking in his bench demotion. But the Phoenix Suns have effectively scapegoated him for their problems.
Bradley Beal, Suns React to New Bench Role
With the Phoenix Suns sitting at 15-18 on the season and having lost four straight, coach Mike Budenholzer elected to bring Bradley Beal off the bench for the first time in nine years in Monday's road matchup against the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers.
Sources: Suns seek 3rd team to help land Butler, but Beal 'holds the cards'
Bradley Beal came off the bench Monday for the first time since his fourth NBA season. He's been linked to a Jimmy Butler trade.
Bradley Beal comes off the bench to score 25 as Suns top 76ers 109-99 to end 4-game skid
Bradley Beal came off the bench for the first time in nine years and scored 25 points as the Phoenix Suns ended a four-game skid with a 109-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers
Suns' Bradley Beal: Struggles off bench in loss
Beal finished with 10 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and five assists in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 115-104 loss to Charlotte. Beal struggled shooting the ball from the field in Tuesday's contest, but still came off the bench and lead all Suns second unit players in scoring and assists while finishing as one of three players with a double-digit point total.
Analysis: How bringing Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic off bench can impact Suns
Phoenix Suns are removing Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic from the starting lineup for Monday's game at Philadelphia.
Bradley Beal finally breaks silence on Mike Budenholzer's shocking decision
Suns guard Bradley Beal detailed his thought process when asked by Mike Budenholzer to come off the bench for the first time.
Suns' Beal stars as a reserve in win over 76ers and makes it clear he believes he is an NBA starter
Beal came off the bench for the first time in nine years on Monday night and scored a team-high 25 points as the Suns snapped ...
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Phoenix Suns injury update: Royce O'Neale progressing from left ankle sprain
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Bradley Beal suffers hip contusion
Mike Budenholzer said Bradley Beal’s hip contusion may have happened on the first play of the game when he fell. No update on ...