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The Phoenix Suns made headlines recently by benching Bradley Beal. NBA insider Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson revealed that the decision wasn’t about Beal’s performance, but rather a strategic effort to get his attention and push for improvement.

According to Robinson, the Suns’ benching of Beal is not expected to be permanent. Multiple reports suggest that the franchise’s front office and coaching staff are looking for Beal to become a better teammate, something they believe is well within his capability.

Sources have clarified that the focus is on Beal’s growth and potential. The team believes that Beal has the ability to step up his play and strengthen his contributions to the team dynamic, particularly as they aim for a deep playoff run.

In response to being benched, Beal quickly silenced critics with an impressive performance in the Suns’ win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Coming off the bench, he scored a team-high 25 points, demonstrating his skill and determination to prove his worth in Phoenix’s system.