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The Heat are reportedly not interested in Bradley Beal, meaning Phoenix would need a third team if they want Jimmy Buckets. So I came up with three Jimmy Butler trades, all of which show why the Suns made it work for them: bit.ly/4h0a1Zz – 11:03 AM
As agent Mark Bartelstein told Windy, Beal has not been approached about waiving his no-trade clause. That’s because there wasn’t a trade offer the Heat could accept. So there’s nothing to ask Beal about either coming here (which won’t happen) or waiving his no-trade ban to some random third team. – 10:44 AM
Phoenix Suns’ Bradley Beal is unlikely to waive his no-trade clause sportando.basketball/en/phoenix-sun… – 9:38 AM
Bradley Beal’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, dismissed trade rumors involving his client, saying there have been no discussions about waiving his no-trade clause. Beal’s focus will be to help turn around the struggling Suns. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 7:42 AM
“We can’t do that. We can’t do that. It’s hard work. We definitely took a step back.”
Bradley Beal ended a three-game road trip with a loss to Charlotte, a day after beating Philadelphia on Tuesday to end a four-game skid. #Suns pic.x.com/JLbUSQWi3u – 11:49 PM
The Phoenix Suns are 8-18 after starting the season 8-1.
wow.
They are currently ranked 16th-19th and 12th in the West.
Watch the postgame video of Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and Tyus Jones.
I had to finish the story first. There was a lot to cover. #Suns – 11:41 PM
The Hornets closed the half up 26-6 and were up 59-46 at halftime.
wow.
PHX: Booker 21 points, 9-of-13 FG. Rest of the team: 9/35.
3 suns out of 3 to 15.
Durant 8 points (2 of 7 FGs), Beal 2 points (1 of 7 FGs).
CHA: Bridge 14 points, ball 10 points.
Hornets 38% (6 of 23 from 3). #Suns pic.x.com/V93Fi43Ibn – 8:17 PM
Booker had 21 rebounds and 5 rebounds.
Okogie came in with 2:01 left. The Suns have Allen, Durant, Nurkic, Beal and Okogie on the floor. #Suns – 8pm
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open.spotify.com/episode/2Wus68… – 7:28 PM
Allen is Jones’ third replacement.
The Suns now have their starting lineup from last season under Frank Vogel.
Allen, Booker, Beal, Durant, Nurkic. #Suns – 7:25 PM
Now Nurkic comes in to replace Plumlee.
So again the Suns go back to their original starting lineup of Jones, Booker, Beal, Durant and Nurkic.
Booker’s 10 wins brought him to 16 wins and 9 losses. #Suns – 7:24 PM
Beal hit first serve again for Dunn. They were up 12-5 midway through the first quarter. #Suns – 7:22 PM
Part 2 of Bradley Beal coming off the bench! We’ll be live on @PHNX_Suns to talk about Suns-Hornets and the latest Jimmy Butler report before the game. Access here:
buff.ly/40oqO2j – 6:27 PM
I wouldn’t do that because it would cost too much cash. But if I were the Nets, I would try to use the Ben Simmons contract to snatch a pick from the Heat and Suns to deal with Bradley Beal. I faked an injury to make sure he didn’t sabotage the tank. – 6:13 PM
LaMelo Ball pregame.
Bradley Beal appears. #Suns pic.x.com/YU3ihKx1S0 – 6:08 PM
Source: Suns look for third team to help recruit Butler, but Beal ‘holds the cards’ (includes video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… Via @azcentral – 5:18 PM
“I’m going to go to Manu Ginobili, my favorite bench player.” 🔥
@chiney and Becky Hammon explain how the Suns’ benching Bradley Beal can help save their season. 
pic.x.com/7uMLbb7GLx – 3:30 PM
A crazy recap of where we are on the Bradley Beal/Jimmy Butler development and why the latest development is most worrisome for the Suns’ future: arizonasports.com/story/3569612/… – 3:19 PM
STORY: Suns’ benched Bradley Beal says he ‘holds the cards’ in trade talks @MrMichaelLee @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/01… – 1:54 PM
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– Point Ant-Man pic.x.com/fsmv2JLbS5 – 12:56 PM
Bradley Beal said he was surprised to be moved to the bench, but the Suns have not addressed him about the trade rumors.
Speculation suggests Beal was moved to the bench in part to make him unhappy enough to waive his no-trade clause if a deal goes through. We’ll see.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/bradl… – 12:20 PM
Lakers vs Mavs | Don’t move for Bradley Beal | Guest: Jovan Buha x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11 am
Even if the Heat and Suns (Butler suitors) can find a third team that will not only accept Beal’s contract but be willing to give the Heat something (good luck with that), Beal – moved to the bench – reminded reporters yesterday ( (via The Athletic). Because of his no-deal clause: “I – 10:23 AM
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The situation took an unexpected turn Monday when Suns coach Mike Budenholzer decided to move Beal to the bench in an attempt to revitalize the team after losing 17 of its last 24 games. “We’ve never discussed a trade with the Suns or any other team,” Bartelstein said. “Bradley’s entire focus is to help the Suns turn things around.” – through ESPN / January 8, 2025
With a $216 million salary and trade restrictions to become a second apron team, Phoenix had no functional way to acquire Butler without using Beal as part of the deal. Bartelstein didn’t rule out waiving the clause on an approved deal if the “perfect” situation arises, as he did when Beal was traded to the Suns in 2023. But no such measures are currently being considered, Bartelstein reiterated. – through ESPN / January 8, 2025
Duane Rankin: “All three of them are dynamic scorers, so give them different looks. They saw a lot of coverage. I think it’s really hard to keep them in one direction the whole game.” Hornets first-year coach Charles Lee, who defends Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. #Suns pic.x.com/kuqz9Hmhv0 -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / January 7, 2025
