The Phoenix Suns (16-19) begin their first of a three-game homestand against the Atlanta Hawks (19-18) on Thursday.
The Phoenix Suns have been nothing but disappointing this season. Fans believe the majority of the blame belongs on Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic. As a result, the Suns grew impatient with the duo and moved them to the bench. While Nurkic's demotion was expected, some were shocked to see Beal leading the second unit.
Bradley Beal scored a game-high 25 points off the bench, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 123-115 win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Thursday.Grayson Allen and Kevin Durant added 23 points apiece
As he left the arena Thursday night, Beal didn’t sound like someone ready to give in. His role has changed. He has not.
Before the game against the Hawks, the Suns had a pre-game huddle like any other team would, and typically all the players join in. Beal didn't, though, avoiding the team huddle. It seems the locker room chemistry is only getting worse, and having a star like Beal on the bench will certainly make that happen.
After Trae Young's heroics lifted them to a road win vs Utah on Tuesday, the Atlanta Hawks hoped to finish their six-game road trip with a win vs Phoenix. Atlan
Beal is clearly a very, very good player but his massive contract and no-trade clause make moving him almost impossible, so head coach Mike Budenholzer opted to have his $50 million man come off the bench.
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a six-game road trip last night with a loss to the Phoenix Suns and they play their first home game of 2025 tomorrow afternoon at 3
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Book has had everything handed to him since James Jones arrived. Promising new rookies. (Josh Jackson, Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson). All-time great veterans (Chris Paul, Durant and Beal). New coaches (Monty Williams, Frank Vogel and Mike Budenholzer). The franchise has even upgraded the locker room and practice facility.