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

Before the game against the Hawks, the Suns had a pre-game huddle like any other team would, and typically all the players join in. Beal didn't, though, avoiding the team huddle. It seems the locker room chemistry is only getting worse, and having a star like Beal on the bench will certainly make that happen.

Bradley Beal came off the bench for the first time in nine years and scored 25 points as the Phoenix Suns ended a four-game skid with a 109-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Phoenix Suns secured a crucial victory over the Atlanta Hawks in the 2024-25 NBA season, with Bradley Beal playing a key role in the win. However, following the game, he opened up about his new role coming off the bench,

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal holds the keys to the future of both himself and the organization. It's no secret the Suns and Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler want each other, though the only conceivable way that happens is if Beal agrees to waive his no-trade clause.