The Phoenix Suns have hit a rough patch in their season, currently sitting at 15-18 and ranked 12th in the Western Conference. The team is on a four-game losing streak, and the tension in the locker room is obvious. With frustrations mounting, the Suns are reportedly planning significant changes to their lineup in hopes of turning their season around.
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Suns are expected to change their starting lineup drastically. The Suns may remove both Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic. This shakeup will see rookie Ryan Dunn and veteran Mason Plumlee stepping into the starting roles when they take on Monday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
“I received pretty significant news out of Phoenix; sources relayed to me that Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkis will be removed from the starting lineup starting Monday at Philadelphia. And in their place they’ll be starting rookie Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee,” Haynes said.
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.twitter.com/utz0FNLppB
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) January 6, 2025
This change comes as the Suns try to find a solution to their struggles. The team has been facing uncertainty in the locker room, and some players are reportedly frustrated about their roles and the coaching staff’s approach.
Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic’s Second Season with the Phoenix Suns Faces Early Struggles
Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic are still adjusting to their roles with the Phoenix Suns. Both players joined Phoenix before the 2023-24 season after spending significant parts of their careers with other teams.
Beal has appeared in 23 games so far this season. He averages 17.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. On the other hand, Jusuf Nurkic has also played 23 games this season, averaging 8.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. Before joining the Suns, Nurkic spent time with both the Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers.
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The additions of Beal and Nurkic were seen as critical to the Suns’ success this season. However, both players have had to navigate early challenges in their roles. Phoenix looks to end its losing streak and get back on track. So, all eyes will be on how the lineup changes impact the team’s performance moving forward.
