John Gambadoro: As for Beal the no-trade looms large. He could have went to Milwaukee before he ended up in Phoenix but that was turned down. Have heard he would waive no trade for LA, Miami, Denver but I do believe there are a few others that he could ultimately decide work for him.
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Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHI 46, PHX 42
Durant: 7 Pts, 3-7 FG
Beal: 5 Pts, 2 Ast, 2-6 FG
Booker: 2 Pts, 5 Ast, 1-10 FG
Nurkic: 5 Pts, 7 Reb, 1-2 FG
Yabusele: 12 Pts, 6 Reb, 4-9 FG – 8:02 PM
Halftime: PHI 46, PHX 42
Durant: 7 Pts, 3-7 FG
Beal: 5 Pts, 2 Ast, 2-6 FG
Booker: 2 Pts, 5 Ast, 1-10 FG
Nurkic: 5 Pts, 7 Reb, 1-2 FG
Yabusele: 12 Pts, 6 Reb, 4-9 FG – 8:02 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Rough quarter offensively for both teams, but the Sixers will head to the break with a 46-42 lead over the Suns.
KD (3-7) and Booker (1-10) both struggling. Bradley Beal has 5 points in his new bench role. Sixers are led by Kelly Oubre Jr (10 and 8) and Guerschon Yabusele (12). – 8:02 PM
Rough quarter offensively for both teams, but the Sixers will head to the break with a 46-42 lead over the Suns.
KD (3-7) and Booker (1-10) both struggling. Bradley Beal has 5 points in his new bench role. Sixers are led by Kelly Oubre Jr (10 and 8) and Guerschon Yabusele (12). – 8:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jones, Beal, Durant, Allen and Nurkic in.
Booker out. Durant drive by Oubre for the dunk.
Suns down two. #Suns – 7:59 PM
Jones, Beal, Durant, Allen and Nurkic in.
Booker out. Durant drive by Oubre for the dunk.
Suns down two. #Suns – 7:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Beal, Booker, Durant, Jones and Ighodaro on floor for final 3:51 left in 1st half. #Suns – 7:55 PM
Beal, Booker, Durant, Jones and Ighodaro on floor for final 3:51 left in 1st half. #Suns – 7:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bradley Beal set to check in with Tyus Jones.
Suns timeout. Down 35-29 under 4 minutes left in half. #Suns pic.x.com/UqrallIU0e – 7:53 PM
Bradley Beal set to check in with Tyus Jones.
Suns timeout. Down 35-29 under 4 minutes left in half. #Suns pic.x.com/UqrallIU0e – 7:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns open 2nd with Booker, Beal, Allen, Morris and Nurkic. Four guards and big.
Durant played the entire 1st quarter. #Suns – 7:37 PM
Suns open 2nd with Booker, Beal, Allen, Morris and Nurkic. Four guards and big.
Durant played the entire 1st quarter. #Suns – 7:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘Needed to make a change’: Suns starting rookie, veteran big over Beal, Nurkic vs 76ers (w/video) #Suns #76ers azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:16 PM
‘Needed to make a change’: Suns starting rookie, veteran big over Beal, Nurkic vs 76ers (w/video) #Suns #76ers azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:16 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re watching Suns-Pacers LIVE on @PHNX_Suns and reacting to Bradley Beal’s first game off the bench! Come hang out and watch Suns hoops with us:
buff.ly/40xBeNr – 7:08 PM
We’re watching Suns-Pacers LIVE on @PHNX_Suns and reacting to Bradley Beal’s first game off the bench! Come hang out and watch Suns hoops with us:
buff.ly/40xBeNr – 7:08 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic coming off the bench! Bud’s pregame comments! Our thoughts on the decision! We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk Suns-Sixers, get in here:
buff.ly/3PpFAzy – 6:27 PM
Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic coming off the bench! Bud’s pregame comments! Our thoughts on the decision! We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk Suns-Sixers, get in here:
buff.ly/3PpFAzy – 6:27 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Suns HC Mike Budenholzer on moving Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic to the bench: “We just feel like we needed to make a change.” – 5:34 PM
Suns HC Mike Budenholzer on moving Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic to the bench: “We just feel like we needed to make a change.” – 5:34 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Bradley Beal Open to Waiving No-Trade Clause for Lakers, Heat, or Nuggets sportando.basketball/en/bradley-bea… – 4:23 PM
Bradley Beal Open to Waiving No-Trade Clause for Lakers, Heat, or Nuggets sportando.basketball/en/bradley-bea… – 4:23 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“It could be the change that Bradley needs to push him out the door.”
@ramonashelburne and @MarcJSpears break down the recent decision the Suns made to send Beal to the bench. pic.x.com/gdecYCZQ0a – 4:07 PM
“It could be the change that Bradley needs to push him out the door.”
@ramonashelburne and @MarcJSpears break down the recent decision the Suns made to send Beal to the bench. pic.x.com/gdecYCZQ0a – 4:07 PM
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Analysis: How bringing Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic off bench can impact Suns (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:26 PM
Analysis: How bringing Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic off bench can impact Suns (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On the decision to bench Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic, the timing of it, and what to make of the Suns reaching a point of no return: bit.ly/41Yr1dX – 2:16 PM
On the decision to bench Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic, the timing of it, and what to make of the Suns reaching a point of no return: bit.ly/41Yr1dX – 2:16 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
This era of Suns basketball is set to go out in a blaze of glory, and not in a good way.
Benching Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic is the latest confirmation that’s the path they are on: arizonasports.com/story/3569482/… – 1:49 PM
This era of Suns basketball is set to go out in a blaze of glory, and not in a good way.
Benching Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic is the latest confirmation that’s the path they are on: arizonasports.com/story/3569482/… – 1:49 PM
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– Beal going to waive the no-trade? pic.x.com/SVD3YJm2hZ – 12:56 PM
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– Beal going to waive the no-trade? pic.x.com/SVD3YJm2hZ – 12:56 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Just FYI.
Having seen Phoenix Suns get up shots after practice numerous times in Phoenix during media availability this season, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker have shot on one basket while Bradley Beal has shot on a different one with say Tyus Jones. #Suns pic.x.com/j6TLLK6pq8 – 12:34 PM
Just FYI.
Having seen Phoenix Suns get up shots after practice numerous times in Phoenix during media availability this season, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker have shot on one basket while Bradley Beal has shot on a different one with say Tyus Jones. #Suns pic.x.com/j6TLLK6pq8 – 12:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Have sources confirming Phoenix Suns lineup change with Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic going to bench and rookie Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee starting tonight vs. 76ers.
Will have more on this here in a little bit. #Suns
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:00 PM
Have sources confirming Phoenix Suns lineup change with Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic going to bench and rookie Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee starting tonight vs. 76ers.
Will have more on this here in a little bit. #Suns
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:00 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Bradley Beal is coming off the bench tonight. I ate some crow, gave my thoughts on what this change means for the Suns, and explained why it’s a point of no return for their season (and possibly beyond): bit.ly/41Yr1dX – 11:03 AM
Bradley Beal is coming off the bench tonight. I ate some crow, gave my thoughts on what this change means for the Suns, and explained why it’s a point of no return for their season (and possibly beyond): bit.ly/41Yr1dX – 11:03 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Report: Phoenix Suns to start rookie, veteran big over Beal, Nurkic vs. 76ers (w/video) #Suns #76ers azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:39 AM
Report: Phoenix Suns to start rookie, veteran big over Beal, Nurkic vs. 76ers (w/video) #Suns #76ers azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:39 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Should the Phoenix Suns land Jimmy Butler in a deal involving Bradley Beal or stand pat? (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:10 AM
Should the Phoenix Suns land Jimmy Butler in a deal involving Bradley Beal or stand pat? (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:10 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Phoenix Suns make changes: Beal and Nurkic out of the starting five @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/phoenix-sun… – 3:29 AM
Phoenix Suns make changes: Beal and Nurkic out of the starting five @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/phoenix-sun… – 3:29 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I think the main thing that’s been lost in all this discussion about Beal and the Suns is that Chris Haynes broke this news with “HaynesBriefs” hashtag. That is truly phenomenal stuff – 1:46 AM
I think the main thing that’s been lost in all this discussion about Beal and the Suns is that Chris Haynes broke this news with “HaynesBriefs” hashtag. That is truly phenomenal stuff – 1:46 AM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Worth revisiting these quotes from November from Brad Beal in light of the Suns’ decision to swap him out of the starting lineup.
“They were using me more as a facilitator than a scorer and honestly, that kind of f—ed with my head,” Beal told ESPN. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:28 AM
Worth revisiting these quotes from November from Brad Beal in light of the Suns’ decision to swap him out of the starting lineup.
“They were using me more as a facilitator than a scorer and honestly, that kind of f—ed with my head,” Beal told ESPN. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:28 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deciding to bring Bradley Beal off the bench while the whole no-trade clause thing is a major topic of discussion seems like a pretty clear message. One way or another, we’ve reached a point of no return – 12:15 AM
Deciding to bring Bradley Beal off the bench while the whole no-trade clause thing is a major topic of discussion seems like a pretty clear message. One way or another, we’ve reached a point of no return – 12:15 AM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Suns shaking things up amidst a poor stretch of play, swapping Bradley Beal out of the starting lineup. As one team source put it, “just about needing a spark to play better basketball.” @ChrisBHaynes first. – 12:11 AM
Suns shaking things up amidst a poor stretch of play, swapping Bradley Beal out of the starting lineup. As one team source put it, “just about needing a spark to play better basketball.” @ChrisBHaynes first. – 12:11 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
I can see sending Beal to the bench (plus MAYBE he’d waive the no-trade if he’s annoyed he’s not starting?) but putting Plumlee into the starting lineup is not a recipe to help anything. What exactly does he do well at this point? – 12:08 AM
I can see sending Beal to the bench (plus MAYBE he’d waive the no-trade if he’s annoyed he’s not starting?) but putting Plumlee into the starting lineup is not a recipe to help anything. What exactly does he do well at this point? – 12:08 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Suns duo this season:
Nurkic — Beal —
8.8 PPG 17.8 PPG
9.5 RPG 1.2 SPG
Moving to the bench. pic.x.com/bde5ggXUC4 – 11:50 PM
Suns duo this season:
Nurkic — Beal —
8.8 PPG 17.8 PPG
9.5 RPG 1.2 SPG
Moving to the bench. pic.x.com/bde5ggXUC4 – 11:50 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Sources: Rookie Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee expected to replace Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić in the Phoenix Suns starting lineup. pic.x.com/ody525bQsg – 11:44 PM
Sources: Rookie Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee expected to replace Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić in the Phoenix Suns starting lineup. pic.x.com/ody525bQsg – 11:44 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Sources: In midst of 4-game losing streak and tension in locker room, Phoenix expected to make drastic change by removing Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic from starting lineup beginning Monday at Philadelphia. #haynesbriefs pic.x.com/utz0FNLppB – 11:42 PM
Sources: In midst of 4-game losing streak and tension in locker room, Phoenix expected to make drastic change by removing Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic from starting lineup beginning Monday at Philadelphia. #haynesbriefs pic.x.com/utz0FNLppB – 11:42 PM
More on this storyline
Duane Rankin: “Feel like we needed to make a change. Throughout a 48-minute game, you got to figure out your best combinations, your best ways to try to have success. They’re two important players to us, two very good players.” Mike Budenholzer on Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic to bench. #Suns pic.x.com/OYwvnJBo2i -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / January 6, 2025
Duane Rankin: “This is a real decision. Life in the NBA and life in general. I don’t think you should ever paint yourself into corners, but this is what we plan to do. Continue to evaluate but I wouldn’t turn this into a day-to-day type thing.” Mike Budenholzer on starting lineup change. #Suns pic.x.com/ippYpPxvNd -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / January 6, 2025
I do think what’s happening now in Phoenix is worth keeping an eye on, because let’s face it: For any Bradley Beal deal, he’s not coming here [Miami], but I know for a fact there’s 3- and 4-way combinations in play with Bradley Beal. He has to waive his no trade clause. Well, what’s a good way to have a player want to waive his no trade clause? Bench him. Play him off the bench behind a player he clearly doesn’t believe is better than him. So I think a lot of these wheels are starting to turn. -via Streamable / January 6, 2025
