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.

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.

Via Haynes: "Sources: Rookie Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee expected to replace Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić in the Phoenix Suns starting lineup." Sources: Rookie Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee ...

His role in Phoenix's system alongside fellow All-Stars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker has sparked questions about his fit. Amid the team's struggles, the 31-year-old Beal has been relegated to an off-the-bench role.

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

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.

INDIANAPOLIS — Bradley Beal is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Indiana to begin a three-game road trip after suffering a left hip contusion in the first quarter of Tuesday's home loss to Memphis. Beal was a "limited" participant in Thursday's practice and had no contact, Suns coach Mike Budenholzer said Thursday.