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 Relays Blunt Reaction to Trade Speculation Amid Being Benched by Suns
After losing seven of their last eight games, Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer made a tough decision on Monday night—taking guard Bradley Beal out of the starting lineup and playing him off the bench. It was the first time since 2015-16 that the 31-year-old didn't start in an NBA 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.
Will The Suns’ Decision To Bench Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic Pay Off?
The Suns made a big change in removing Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic from their starting five. Will it work out?
Suns will reportedly bring Bradley Beal off the bench -- can starting five shakeup save their season?
The Phoenix Suns are shaking things up. Bradley Beal, a three-time All-Star who is on a supermax contract, will come off the bench on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers, per Chris Haynes. So will center Jusuf Nurkic,
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
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
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.
What we learned as Phoenix Suns flop against 7-win Hornets day after big win
Booker scored a game-high 39 points on 14-of-25 shooting after struggling with his shot to lead the Suns (16-19), who remain 12 th in the West. Durant went for 26 points while Beal followed up his ...
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 ...