Jan 7, 2025 · After Beal was benched by Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer, the decision came as a shock. A $50 million player who has been a starter for his whole career was being sent to the bench.

Jan 7, 2025 · Bradley Beal Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer spoke about the decision to drop Bradley Beal to the bench. He noted that the team's four-game losing streak required him to make some changes.

Jan 13, 2025 · Bradley Beal on giving Mike Budenholzer an “ugly look” when the Suns head coach looked to take him out the game at the four-minute mark. “Don’t you dare take me out this game.” Played final 18:48 of win over Hornets.

Jan 7, 2025 · Mike Budenholzer too felt “I didn’t think we got off to a very good start,”. But once Beal entered that changed. In particular, the coach highlighted the third quarter as the moment that changed the tempo for the Suns. Beal scored 14 in those 7 minutes, missing only one of his field goal attempts.

Jan 13, 2025 · Bradley Beal's competitive fire was on full display during a tense moment in the Phoenix Suns' recent game against the Charlotte Hornets. Beal, who has embraced a new role coming off the bench, revealed during the post-game press conference that he had a heated exchange with head coach Mike Budenholzer late in the fourth quarter.

Jan 7, 2025 · Phoenix head coach Mike Budenholzer explained the reason for moving Beal and Nurkic to the bench. "I think we just feel like we needed to make a change. Throughout a 48-minute game, you gotta figure out your best combinations, your best ways to try and have success,” Budenholzer said in a report by The Arizona Republic's Duane Rankin .

Jan 7, 2025 · As soon as the Phoenix Suns benched Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic, it sparked plenty of questions. However, head coach Mike Budenholzer put those to rest on Monday's pregame availability....

Dec 18, 2024 · After missing the last two games, Mike Budenholzer provides on Bradley Beal's progress ahead of their matchup against the Indiana Pacers.

Jan 6, 2025 · Budenholzer explained how the conversations between himself, general manager and president of basketball operations James Jones, CEO Josh Bartelstein and owner Mat Ishbia led to this decision.

Bradley Beal scored 25 points in a win Monday after the Suns moved the former All-Star to the bench. ... also said he accepts the change coach Mike Budenholzer made in the lineup but made ...