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.
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, 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.
Bradley Beal calls Suns benching 'difficult,' but win vs. 76ers shows it's probably for the best
Russell Westbrook spent most of his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers fighting off a possible benching and his second season with them begrudgingly accepting it. It's an inevitable part of life in the NBA.
Bradley Beal comes off bench to score 25, leads Suns to win over 76ers
Bradley Beal responded to his benching by scoring 25 points to lead the Phoenix Suns over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.
Suns start surprised Bradley Beal on the bench. He rallied them to a win anyway
It’s understandable that Beal was caught off-guard. He has been advertised as one leg of this big three in Phoenix since the moment he waived his no-trade clause about a year and a half ago to approve a trade out of Washington.
Bradley Beal Shines Off Bench In Suns' Victory Over 76ers, Could New Role Lead to Success?
Bradley Beal shined in his new role in the Phoenix Suns' win over the Philadelphia 76ers Monday, could it be what the team needs moving forward?
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.
Suns' Beal stars as a reserve in win over 76ers and makes it clear he believes he is an NBA starter
Bradley Beal made the most of the unfamiliar role of substitute for the Phoenix Suns. That doesn't mean he had to like it.
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.
New-look Suns bid to pick up steam vs. reeling Hornets
The Hornets are mired in a 10-game losing streak, though perhaps the return of top scorers LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller after more than a week out of the lineup will help. They each poured in 24 ...
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer says Kings firing Mike Brown 'very unfair'
Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer spoke at practice this week about the Sacramento Kings firing their coach and was ...
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 ...