The Suns also removed Beal from the starting lineup for Monday’s game, which the Suns won, 109-99. Beal, who scored 25 points off the bench in that game, and Nurkic came to Phoenix in 2023 by way of major trades involving Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton. A season later, this may be their last one in Phoenix.

Suns guard Bradley Beal has not discussing waiving his no-trade clause, with his agent telling ESPN that "Bradley's total focus is on helping the Suns turn things around."

Following the first DNP for Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic this season, it’s stirring up more conversations surrounding a trade. For the first time since being in Phoenix, he underwent a major change.