Why it's best for Bradley Beal to leave Suns for fresh start

Bradley Beal is midway through his second season with the Phoenix Suns. He was supposed to be the missing piece to their championship aspirations. Yet, teaming up with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker has failed to yield the high-level success many expected.

This season, Beal has played in 23 games for Mike Budenholzer's team. He averages 17.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists. However, the Suns are struggling to succeed as a unit. They currently sit 12th in the Western Conference with a 15-18 record.

According to senior NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Suns are planning on moving Beal to their bench. The idea is likely to find a better balance between the roster's three big stars. Beal can then help carry a second unit that has consistently struggled this season. 

“Sources relayed to me that Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic will be removed from the start lineup starting Monday at Philadelphia and in their place will be starting rookie Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee,” Haynes reports. “Now, there is also tension in that locker room. I’m told players are certain players are unsure of their roles and frustrated with how they’re being used and the coaching staff they’re still trying to figure things out. So, this situation will be something to monitor moving forward. But as of right now, Bradley Beal move to the bench. Mason Plumlee and Ryan Dunn starters.”