Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer explains his reasoning behind starting Mason Plumlee over a benched Jusuf Nurkic

The Phoenix Suns are facing reality. According to veteran NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Phoenix is benching starters Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić after losing seven of their past eight games, a stretch that has lowered their record to 15-18.

Amid a spiral down the Western Conference standings, the Phoenix Suns made a drastic lineup change ahead of Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, sending Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić to bench.

Amid a four-game skid, the Phoenix Suns are reportedly set to make some major changes to their lineup. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Suns

He was suspended three games without pay after a fight with two Dallas Mavericks players that led to all three being ejected in a Dec. 27 game at Footprint Center in Phoenix. Nurkic came off the bench for the first time since his third NBA season when returning to the team from suspension for Monday’s game at Philadelphia.

The slumping Suns (15-18) — who have won only three games since the start of December — are set to bench veteran starters Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic in favor of Mason Plumlee and rookie Ryan Dunn. The Suns reportedly decided on the roster changes after dropping their fourth straight game to the Pacers on Sunday night.

Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer is planning to move Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić to the bench ... comments about his future in Miami. Ryan Dunn, the No. 28 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft ...

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Suns may look to trade center Jusuf Nurkić before the deadline. Stein suggests a potential deal with the Hornets involving Nurkić and draft picks in ...

sending Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić to bench. Mason Plumlee and rookie Ryan Dunn took their places in the starting lineup. For the first 24 minutes Monday night, the move did not yield results.

Phoenix is benching starters Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić after losing seven of their past eight games, a stretch that has lowered their record to 15-18. Rookie wing Ryan Dunn and veteran big ...

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