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.
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.
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.
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 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 says he was surprised by move to bench, Suns have not addressed him about trade rumors
Bradley Beal looked good coming off the bench for the first time as a Sun Monday night. He scored 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting, 3-of-6 on 3-pointers, was a team-high +14, and boosted a bench that is 24th in the NBA in scoring.
Reports: Suns to use Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic off bench
In the midst of seven losses in the past eight games, the Phoenix Suns will remove Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic from the starting lineup beginning with Monday's road game against the Philadelphia 76ers,
Social media reacts to Phoenix Suns benching star Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic
The Phoenix Suns' starting lineup change comes amid rumors of the team putting the three-time All-Star Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic in trade talks.
Bradley Beal finally breaks silence on Mike Budenholzer’s shocking decision
Change is difficult for many, and that includes Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal. After Beal was benched by Suns head coach ...
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.
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Bradley Beal Breaks Silence on Being Benched as Suns’ Coach Gets Brutal Reality Check vs 76ers
Having lost four games in a stretch, Suns' Mike Budenholzer felt like "we needed to make a change". The post Bradley Beal ...
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 ...