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.

Before the recent game, Bradley Beal deliberately avoided the Phoenix Suns' pre-game huddle due to trade rumours

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.

As he left the arena Thursday night, Beal didn’t sound like someone ready to give in. His role has changed. He has not.

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

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 Phoenix Suns (16-19) begin their first of a three-game homestand against the Atlanta Hawks (19-18) on Thursday.

The New Orleans Pelicans' future has never been less certain as Zion Williamson returns from his latest injury amid a lost season.

Bradley Beal appears to be adjusting well to his new role with the Phoenix Suns, who have won two of three games since the three-time All-Star was moved out of the starting lineup.