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. While...

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 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.

Jan 7, 2025 · 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...

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 fiery exchange with Mike Budenholzer fuels Suns' resurgence, showcasing his leadership and adaptability in a new bench role.

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....

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 6, 2025 · Given Beal is clearly the inferior player of the three, that made him the logical choice to receive a demotion. Now, instead of getting excess on-ball creation from Beal, the Suns can enjoy the benefits of Dunn’s spacing, physicality/size, perimeter defense and …

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 ...