The Phoenix Suns (16-19) begin their first of a three-game homestand against the Atlanta Hawks (19-18) on Thursday.

Charles Barkley called Bradley Beal rightfully petty, criticized Devin Booker's leadership and spoke more on the Suns' trade interest in Jimmy Butler.

With the Suns being linked to Jimmy Butler, Bradley Beal's agent took a second to address the trade rumors surrounding the star guard.

Rookie guard Ryan Dunn and center Mason Plumlee are headed to the starting lineup in favor of Bradley Beal, a star, and Jusuf Nurkic, who has been a negative impact player in a Phoenix jersey.

The Phoenix Suns star has found himself in trade rumors yet again ahead of the NBA's Feb. 6 deadline, speculation that has only picked up over the last few weeks as the Miami Heat look to move on from Jimmy Butler and after Beal lost his spot in the starting five on Monday.

Beal strived in his role in just one game off the bench. Phoenix snapped a four-game skid and Beal scored 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting, leading the team while playing 30 minutes. After his superb performance, Beal got candid about his new role and his feelings regarding coming off the bench.

Receiving major bench contributions from both Bradley Beal and Grayson Allen, the Phoenix Suns won 123-115 over the Atlanta Hawks. Beal led the Suns (17-19) with 25 points and both Allen and Kevin Durant scored 23 apiece.

INDIANAPOLIS — A day after Charles Barkley said the Phoenix Suns “stink,” ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith called them “soft” based on what the “NBA people” are saying as he put it.

The Phoenix Suns (16-19) begin their first of a three-game homestand against the Atlanta Hawks (19-18) on Thursday.

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA. Amid the team's struggles, Chris Haynes reported that the Suns will make a major chan

The Phoenix Suns' starting lineup change comes amid rumors of the team putting the three-time All-Star Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic in trade talks.