The Phoenix Suns, in a move that feels equal parts tactical and experimental, shook things up this past week by yanking both Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic out of the starting lineup. On the surface, it seems like an obvious move.

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.

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 only way Phoenix can trade the star guard is if he approves of the team. He's got to waive the clause, which means he'd be in favor of the team he's landing with. However, ESPN analyst and insider Brian Windhorst recently gave the verdict as to whether the guard will waive his no-trade clause.

Beal’s contract includes a no-trade clause, which complicates the Phoenix Suns’ rumored interest in Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.

The Phoenix Suns secured a crucial victory over the Atlanta Hawks in the 2024-25 NBA season, with Bradley Beal playing a key role in the win. However, following the game, he opened up about his new role coming off the bench,

In his first home game that he wasn’t named in the starting lineup this season, Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal had a standout performance off the bench in a 123-115 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

Grayson Allen scored his season-high 23 points and hit 5-of-6 on 3-pointers in the Phoenix Suns' 123-115 home win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday.