Beal after 25 off bench: Suns mum on trade talkBeal after 25 off bench: Suns mum on trade talk
Bradley Beal scored 25 points in a win Monday after the Suns moved the former All-Star to the bench.
Day: January 7, 2025
Pels’ Zion declared available vs. TimberwolvesPels’ Zion declared available vs. Timberwolves
New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is available to return to action Tuesday night against the Timberwolves after missing two months because of a left hamstring strain.
Griffin, Nowitzki named analysts for new showGriffin, Nowitzki named analysts for new show
Blake Griffin and Dirk Nowitzki will be part of the Prime Video studio show when the streamer begins its coverage of the NBA next season, with Taylor Rooks serving as host.
Kings Waive Orlando Robinson; Keep Jae Crowder, Doug McDermott On Guarantees For Rest Of SeasonKings Waive Orlando Robinson; Keep Jae Crowder, Doug McDermott On Guarantees For Rest Of Season
The Sacramento Kings have waived Orlando Robinson, which will open up a roster spot for the team.
The Kings have decided to let Jae Crowder and Doug McDermott have their contracts guaranteed for the remainder of the season.
Robinson appeared in nine games for the Kings, averaging 2.1 points and 1.6 rebounds in 6.3 minutes. Robinson went undrafted in 2022 out of Fresno State and spent the previous two seasons with the Miami Heat.
Suns Only Team Ready To Pay Jimmy Butler Contract He SeeksSuns Only Team Ready To Pay Jimmy Butler Contract He Seeks
While there have been additional issues to come up along the way, the devolving relationship between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat is about money, explains Brian Windhorst. The Heat decided not to offer Butler a two-year, $113 million extension last offseason and his current agitation for a trade is about his desire to secure his next contract. Butler would like a trade to the Phoenix Suns who are reportedly prepared to sign him to the type of multi-year contract he is seeking.
“We have a big problem here because Jimmy Butler isn’t going to extend with any team,” said Windhorst on First Take on Tuesday. “Because teams know that, they are offering the Heat right now the poo poo platter.
“There’s only one team that’s ready to pay Jimmy Butler exactly what he wants and that’s the Phoenix Suns.”
Butler is on a seven-game suspension and the Heat expect him to play for them again when it concludes assuming he is not traded by then.
“We are at a genuine stalemate,” said Windhorst. “I don’t know how it’s going to play out. The Heat are preparing internally for this to last past suspension. Not because they have some sort of sinister motive but because they know what offers they’ve gotten and they stink.”
Butler is in the final season of a $49 million contract and has a player option for $52 million in 25-26.
“At the heart of this, it’s about money,” said Windhorst.
’25 LIV Golf slate features 14 stops, 6 in the U.S.’25 LIV Golf slate features 14 stops, 6 in the U.S.
The 2025 LIV Golf schedule includes 14 tournaments in nine countries, including six stops in the U.S., the circuit announced Tuesday.
Titans fire GM Carthon; Callahan to remain HCTitans fire GM Carthon; Callahan to remain HC
The Titans fired general manager Ran Carthon on Tuesday after finishing 3-14 this season and earning the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft.
Immelman to be Official World Golf Ranking chairImmelman to be Official World Golf Ranking chair
Former Masters champion Trevor Immelman will replace Peter Dawson as chair of the Official World Golf Ranking on April 10, the governing board announced Tuesday.
Trash talk and a rotating green: What to know about TGL ahead of inaugural seasonTrash talk and a rotating green: What to know about TGL ahead of inaugural season
After a yearlong delay, the tech-infused golf league featuring Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and other stars is set to tee off tonight (9 p.m. ET, ESPN).
Bradley Beal Says Move To Bench Was A Surprise; He ‘Holds The Cards’ With TradesBradley Beal Says Move To Bench Was A Surprise; He ‘Holds The Cards’ With Trades
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal addressed both Mike Budenholzer moving him to the bench, as well as trade rumors surrounding him. One caught Beal off-guard, while the other is something he has full control of.
“One-hundred percent,” was Beal’s answer when asked if he was surprised that Budenholzer was moving him to the bench.
“I’m a starter in the league,” Beal said. “I firmly believe that. I don’t believe that – no disrespect to anyone, but I’m a starter. That’s what I firmly believe. But Coach made his decision. I’m not gonna sit here and argue with it. I’m not gonna sit here and be a distraction. I’m not gonna sit here and be an a-hole. He made his decision. I live with it. He’s the coach, know what I’m saying? I just gotta go out and play my game, and whatever happens from there, happens from there.”
Budenholzer said the move was made, because the Suns had to do something different. He also said that the lineup change is not a temporary or “day-to-day thing”.
As far as trade rumors go, Beal knows that his no-trade clause allows him to control the trade process.
“If so, I need to be addressed because I hold the cards,” Beal said about a potential trade away from Phoenix. “So, until I’m addressed and somebody says something differently, then I’ll be a Sun.”