Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is expected to play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday while Jusuf Nurkic is out.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal had another impressive outing off the bench on Thursday, going for 25 points and seven rebounds on 11 of 16 from the field in a win over the Atlanta Hawks. That was Beal's second 25-point outing since he was removed from the starting lineup earlier this month.

As he left the arena Thursday night, Beal didn’t sound like someone ready to give in. His role has changed. He has not.

Phoenix Suns’ Bradley Beal, right, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia ... dives for a loose ball over Phoenix Suns’ Mason Plumlee during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ...

PHOENIX (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 25 points, Kevin Durant added 23 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-115 on Thursday night.

So, this situation will be something to monitor moving forward. But as of right now, Bradley Beal move to the bench. Mason Plumlee and Ryan Dunn starters.” Sources: In midst of 4-game losing ...

The Phoenix Suns listed guard Bradley Beal questionable for Monday's game at the Cavaliers while Jusuf Nurkic is out.

The Charlotte Hornets traded backup center Nick Richards and a second-round draft pick to the Phoenix Suns for guard Josh Okogie and three second-round draft picks on Wednesday night.

The Atlanta Hawks ended the Phoenix Suns' three-game win streak after Trae Young dropped 43 points and Onyeka Okongwu posted a double-double.

Richards - coupled with rookie stud Oso Ighodaro - will inject a very pointed surge of athleticism into the Suns' lineup. Last season Nick Richards had more dunks (120) than Nurkic and Plumlee combined (100) in 1000 fewer minutes.

There is a proposed trade package where the Phoenix Suns might not have to trade Bradley Beal at all and instead land two important players to re-tool the roster.

The Phoenix Suns have a major problem at the center position but they could fix it by using a player already on the roster.