FOR MOST OF his 13 years within the NBA, Bradley Beal has had an excellent sense of who he’s as a participant. An elite shooter and scorer. A prepared passer and versatile defender. The three All-Star video games validated that self-concept. So too did the annual curiosity in him from contenders whereas he starred for the Washington Wizards. However this previous 12 months was an odd one for Beal. Not simply because he’d lastly requested for and been traded to the Phoenix Suns final August. However as a result of he’d been requested to and tried to play a completely completely different place for the Suns than what he had performed for many of his profession: level guard. “They had been utilizing me extra as a facilitator than a scorer and truthfully, that type of f—ed with my head,” Beal instructed ESPN. “Actually this complete summer season, I had simply had a complete reflection, identical to, ‘Who’re you?’ “I needed to have an actual discuss with myself, you recognize. I took a while to take a look at myself within the mirror to reply: ‘What do I must do higher? Who am I?’ After which simply get again to that.”
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Supply: ESPN
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Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Bradley Beal and Devin Booker can play level guard. However final season’s experiment in Phoenix proved they most likely shouldn’t. “Actually, that type of f—ed with my head,” Beal instructed ESPN. Enter Tyus Jones, who took quite a bit much less for a possibility to win. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:56 AM
Bradley Beal and Devin Booker can play level guard. However final season’s experiment in Phoenix proved they most likely shouldn’t. “Actually, that type of f—ed with my head,” Beal instructed ESPN. Enter Tyus Jones, who took quite a bit much less for a possibility to win. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:56 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Bradley Beal (proper elbow sprain) is listed as questionable for tomorrow’s sport towards the Clippers. Josh Okogie (proper hamstring pressure) is out once more – 8:43 PM
Bradley Beal (proper elbow sprain) is listed as questionable for tomorrow’s sport towards the Clippers. Josh Okogie (proper hamstring pressure) is out once more – 8:43 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns at Clippers damage report:
Bradley Beal (proper elbow sprain) QUESTIONABLE.
Josh Okogie (proper hamstring pressure). OUT. #Suns – 8:42 PM
Suns at Clippers damage report:
Bradley Beal (proper elbow sprain) QUESTIONABLE.
Josh Okogie (proper hamstring pressure). OUT. #Suns – 8:42 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Royce O’Neale on hustle performs like his block towards the Mavs, Bradley Beal’s strip final night time or Devin Booker’s late-game save: “We feed off these moments….We all know each possession counts, and we’re not taking any possessions off.” pic.x.com/CgWgGihTFx – 1:11 PM
Royce O’Neale on hustle performs like his block towards the Mavs, Bradley Beal’s strip final night time or Devin Booker’s late-game save: “We feed off these moments….We all know each possession counts, and we’re not taking any possessions off.” pic.x.com/CgWgGihTFx – 1:11 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Went reside after the NBA video games final night time to speak about them and break down tape:
-Suns beat the Lakers. Actually impressed with PHX’s protection, notably Beal’s.
-Paolo Banchero’s greatest NBA sport to date.
-Bucks D nonetheless dangerous.
(will solely be on YouTube)
youtube.com/reside/TjTrJ4nLI… pic.x.com/gU93TMpl6g – 7:29 AM
Went reside after the NBA video games final night time to speak about them and break down tape:
-Suns beat the Lakers. Actually impressed with PHX’s protection, notably Beal’s.
-Paolo Banchero’s greatest NBA sport to date.
-Bucks D nonetheless dangerous.
(will solely be on YouTube)
youtube.com/reside/TjTrJ4nLI… pic.x.com/gU93TMpl6g – 7:29 AM
Khobi Worth @khobi_price
Ultimate: Suns 109, Lakers 105.
LAL drops its first sport of the season. Suns fouled up 3 to ship LeBron James to the FT line with 7 seconds left. He made the primary one and deliberately missed 2nd however LAL didn’t seize OREB and Beal sealed the sport with FTs. – 12:27 AM
Ultimate: Suns 109, Lakers 105.
LAL drops its first sport of the season. Suns fouled up 3 to ship LeBron James to the FT line with 7 seconds left. He made the primary one and deliberately missed 2nd however LAL didn’t seize OREB and Beal sealed the sport with FTs. – 12:27 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Ultimate: PHX 109, LAL 105
Booker: 33 Pts, 11-23 FG, 3-8 3P
Durant: 30 Pts, 8 Reb, 4 Ast, 11-20 FG
Beal: 15 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-14 FG
Davis: 29 Pts, 15 Reb, 3 Blk, 12-24 FG – 12:27 AM
Ultimate: PHX 109, LAL 105
Booker: 33 Pts, 11-23 FG, 3-8 3P
Durant: 30 Pts, 8 Reb, 4 Ast, 11-20 FG
Beal: 15 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-14 FG
Davis: 29 Pts, 15 Reb, 3 Blk, 12-24 FG – 12:27 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Robust resolution for Beal within the second there since a swing-swing off a double on the high is the best way to go however it acquired Booker with AD on him once more. May need been in a position to simply drive. – 12:24 AM
Robust resolution for Beal within the second there since a swing-swing off a double on the high is the best way to go however it acquired Booker with AD on him once more. May need been in a position to simply drive. – 12:24 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 3Q: LAL 83, PHX 76
Booker: 24 Pts, 9-17 FG, 2-6 3P
Durant: 22 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast, 8-16 FG, 2-6 3P
Beal: 9 Pts, 4-9 FG
Davis: 25 Pts, 11 Reb, 11-19 FG – 11:48 PM
Finish of 3Q: LAL 83, PHX 76
Booker: 24 Pts, 9-17 FG, 2-6 3P
Durant: 22 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast, 8-16 FG, 2-6 3P
Beal: 9 Pts, 4-9 FG
Davis: 25 Pts, 11 Reb, 11-19 FG – 11:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Dunn in, Plumlee out, Suns going small with Booker, Beal, Durant, O’Neale and Dunn. #Suns – 11:45 PM
Dunn in, Plumlee out, Suns going small with Booker, Beal, Durant, O’Neale and Dunn. #Suns – 11:45 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Bradley Beal retains wringing out his proper hand. Surprise how a lot the elbow is bothering him nonetheless – 11:41 PM
Bradley Beal retains wringing out his proper hand. Surprise how a lot the elbow is bothering him nonetheless – 11:41 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Assume that elbow is bothering Beal. See him attempting to work it out on the bench.
Suns down 72-68 with 3:40 left in third quarter. #Suns #Lakers – 11:38 PM
Assume that elbow is bothering Beal. See him attempting to work it out on the bench.
Suns down 72-68 with 3:40 left in third quarter. #Suns #Lakers – 11:38 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Brad Beal placing his nostril into a whole lot of defensive possessions tonight. Actually engaged towards the Lakers – 11:27 PM
Brad Beal placing his nostril into a whole lot of defensive possessions tonight. Actually engaged towards the Lakers – 11:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Beal acquired a whole lot of orange on that strip try on James drive. Known as for foul, James break up FTs. Suns up 63-59. #Suns #Lakers – 11:26 PM
Beal acquired a whole lot of orange on that strip try on James drive. Known as for foul, James break up FTs. Suns up 63-59. #Suns #Lakers – 11:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant denial of Max Christie dunk.
Bradley Beal push, finds Durant.
Swing to Devin Booker for nook 3.
Good. Suns 50-48 half.
Trailed by 18 in 1st quarter.
PHX: Booker 18, Durant 12.
LAL: Anthony Davis 20, Rui Hachimura 10, LeBron James 3 (1-of-6 FGs) #Suns #LakeShow pic.x.com/jpfyOEsHbb – 11:13 PM
Kevin Durant denial of Max Christie dunk.
Bradley Beal push, finds Durant.
Swing to Devin Booker for nook 3.
Good. Suns 50-48 half.
Trailed by 18 in 1st quarter.
PHX: Booker 18, Durant 12.
LAL: Anthony Davis 20, Rui Hachimura 10, LeBron James 3 (1-of-6 FGs) #Suns #LakeShow pic.x.com/jpfyOEsHbb – 11:13 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 50, LAL 48
Booker: 18 Pts, 6-11 FG, 2-5 3P
Durant: 12 Pts, 5-9 FG, 1-4 3P
Beal: 7 Pts, 3-6 FG
Davis: 20 Pts, 5 Reb, 2 Blk, 9-14 FG
Suns win 2Q 25-14 to take the lead after trailing by as many as 18 – 11:05 PM
Halftime: PHX 50, LAL 48
Booker: 18 Pts, 6-11 FG, 2-5 3P
Durant: 12 Pts, 5-9 FG, 1-4 3P
Beal: 7 Pts, 3-6 FG
Davis: 20 Pts, 5 Reb, 2 Blk, 9-14 FG
Suns win 2Q 25-14 to take the lead after trailing by as many as 18 – 11:05 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Bradley Beal SNATCHED THAT 🚫
(by way of @Suns)
pic.x.com/p9pbk99rdL – 10:47 PM
Bradley Beal SNATCHED THAT 🚫
(by way of @Suns)
pic.x.com/p9pbk99rdL – 10:47 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Stagnant nature of Beal’s well being final 12 months didn’t supply a lot of a glimpse on the very, superb general basketball participant he’s. We’re seeing it throughout his first three video games and I hope followers that wrote him off give him a second probability as a result of he’s going to assist a complete lot. – 10:41 PM
Stagnant nature of Beal’s well being final 12 months didn’t supply a lot of a glimpse on the very, superb general basketball participant he’s. We’re seeing it throughout his first three video games and I hope followers that wrote him off give him a second probability as a result of he’s going to assist a complete lot. – 10:41 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Identical to that Royce O’Neale sequence within the 3Q final sport, Bradley Beal’s defensive play feels contagious. Suns get a cease, Ebook drills a 3 on the opposite finish, and the Suns are again inside 2 with a totally engaged crowd – 10:40 PM
Identical to that Royce O’Neale sequence within the 3Q final sport, Bradley Beal’s defensive play feels contagious. Suns get a cease, Ebook drills a 3 on the opposite finish, and the Suns are again inside 2 with a totally engaged crowd – 10:40 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Very good hustle play from Bradley Beal on that quick break regardless of it being a 3-on-1. KD pumping the gang up afterward – 10:39 PM
Very good hustle play from Bradley Beal on that quick break regardless of it being a 3-on-1. KD pumping the gang up afterward – 10:39 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Dunn IN, guarding LeBron.
Present lineup: Booker, Beal, Dunn, Plumlee and Jones.
Ideas? Dunn drives the ball at James, scores.
Suns down 36-29 as Jones leaks out for layup after made Lakers rating. #Suns #Lakers – 10:38 PM
Dunn IN, guarding LeBron.
Present lineup: Booker, Beal, Dunn, Plumlee and Jones.
Ideas? Dunn drives the ball at James, scores.
Suns down 36-29 as Jones leaks out for layup after made Lakers rating. #Suns #Lakers – 10:38 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 1Q: LAL 34, PHX 25
Durant: 12 Pts, 3 Reb, 5-8 FG
Beal: 5 Pts, 2-2 FG
Booker: 4 Pts, 2-3 FG
Davis: 16 Pts, 4 Reb, 7-11 FG
Unpopular opinion, however that 1Q was extra in regards to the Lakers than the Suns – 10:33 PM
Finish of 1Q: LAL 34, PHX 25
Durant: 12 Pts, 3 Reb, 5-8 FG
Beal: 5 Pts, 2-2 FG
Booker: 4 Pts, 2-3 FG
Davis: 16 Pts, 4 Reb, 7-11 FG
Unpopular opinion, however that 1Q was extra in regards to the Lakers than the Suns – 10:33 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
5-of-8 begin for KD has the Suns inside 9 after that absolute tidal wave begin from the Lakers.
Beal appears superb (once more). – 10:33 PM
5-of-8 begin for KD has the Suns inside 9 after that absolute tidal wave begin from the Lakers.
Beal appears superb (once more). – 10:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
The Lakers dimension has Beal passing up a drive with Davis trailing and Jones having his floater blocked by Rui.
Suns down 17-8 as Nurkic solutions inside, misses FT on potential 3-point play.
Allen in, Beal out. #Suns #Lakers – 10:20 PM
The Lakers dimension has Beal passing up a drive with Davis trailing and Jones having his floater blocked by Rui.
Suns down 17-8 as Nurkic solutions inside, misses FT on potential 3-point play.
Allen in, Beal out. #Suns #Lakers – 10:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Nurkic is now 1-of-10 from 3 after lacking his first try Monday night time vs Lakers.
Suns timeout as Davis leaks out in transition, fouled by Beal.
Suns down 14-6 early. #Suns #Lakers – 10:18 PM
Nurkic is now 1-of-10 from 3 after lacking his first try Monday night time vs Lakers.
Suns timeout as Davis leaks out in transition, fouled by Beal.
Suns down 14-6 early. #Suns #Lakers – 10:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns damage report: Bradley Beal out there, will begin for rematch vs. Los Angeles Lakers (w/movies) #Suns #LakeShoiw azcentral.com/story/sports activities/n… by way of @azcentral pic.x.com/bfd11PdjUu – 10:06 PM
Phoenix Suns damage report: Bradley Beal out there, will begin for rematch vs. Los Angeles Lakers (w/movies) #Suns #LakeShoiw azcentral.com/story/sports activities/n… by way of @azcentral pic.x.com/bfd11PdjUu – 10:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns starters vs. Lakers:
Tyus Jones
Devin Booker
Bradley Beal
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic #Suns – 9:31 PM
Suns starters vs. Lakers:
Tyus Jones
Devin Booker
Bradley Beal
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic #Suns – 9:31 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
PHX coach Mike Budenholzer says that he expects Bradley Beal (elbow) to be out there tonight vs. LAL – 8:21 PM
PHX coach Mike Budenholzer says that he expects Bradley Beal (elbow) to be out there tonight vs. LAL – 8:21 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
UPDATED: Phoenix Suns damage report vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Bradley Beal questionable, one other begin for rookie Ryan Dunn? (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports activities/n… by way of @azcentral – 7:16 PM
UPDATED: Phoenix Suns damage report vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Bradley Beal questionable, one other begin for rookie Ryan Dunn? (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports activities/n… by way of @azcentral – 7:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Coach offers me a possibility, whether or not I begin or come off the bench, be free to play my sport.”
Royce O’Neale on Mike Budenholzer having him come off the bench as rookie Ryan Dunn acquired his 1st profession begin Saturday vs. Dallas with Bradley Beal and Grayson Allen each out. #Suns pic.x.com/LCEeUZjQCJ – 5:01 PM
“Coach offers me a possibility, whether or not I begin or come off the bench, be free to play my sport.”
Royce O’Neale on Mike Budenholzer having him come off the bench as rookie Ryan Dunn acquired his 1st profession begin Saturday vs. Dallas with Bradley Beal and Grayson Allen each out. #Suns pic.x.com/LCEeUZjQCJ – 5:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns vs. Lakers damage report:
Bradley Beal (elbow) QUESTIONABLE Josh Okogie (hamstring) Jalen Bridges (G League) TyTy Washington (G League) OUT.
Bridges, Washington on G League staff coaching camp roster.
Okogie performed full court docket with Suns workers. Beal was at shootaround. #Suns pic.x.com/Fl6ug1Xsgv – 3:32 PM
Suns vs. Lakers damage report:
Bradley Beal (elbow) QUESTIONABLE Josh Okogie (hamstring) Jalen Bridges (G League) TyTy Washington (G League) OUT.
Bridges, Washington on G League staff coaching camp roster.
Okogie performed full court docket with Suns workers. Beal was at shootaround. #Suns pic.x.com/Fl6ug1Xsgv – 3:32 PM
Extra on this storyline
Vogel was changed after only one season by Mike Budenholzer. However the Suns knew they wanted greater than only a teaching change to alter their fortunes, staff sources mentioned. They wanted a participant who may put Beal and Booker again into the positions the place they’d grow to be superstars. “I feel after the 12 months we realized that it was about optimizing these three guys,” Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein instructed ESPN. “I imply, Bradley Beal has led the league in scoring. Let’s get him again to that. “It doesn’t imply there gained’t be instances this 12 months the place Brad and Devin are the guards, however once we stepped again to take a look at issues, a very powerful factor was if we’ve acquired these three guys, how will we get them to be one of the best model of themselves?” -via ESPN / October 31, 2024
Over the Suns’ last 5 video games towards the Wolves — their final regular-season sport and the four-game sweep — Minnesota pressured the participant mentioning the ball on a mixed 157 possessions, the very best quantity the Suns confronted over any five-game span final season. “I imply, it was only a completely different function, a distinct duty,” Booker instructed ESPN. “It was one thing we each weren’t accustomed to, however we had been prepared to study and do it.” -via ESPN / October 31, 2024
Kellan Olson: Bradley Beal is questionable for tomorrow’s Suns sport in LA as a result of a proper elbow sprain. Josh Okogie stays out. -via Twitter @KellanOlson / October 30, 2024
