The Phoenix Suns have looked pretty good without Bradley Beal in the lineup lately. Let’s dive into what’s going on with the team’s Big Three and explore some potential trade targets.
• We’ve all noticed the Suns are performing better with just Booker and Durant on the court compared to when all three stars play together. The numbers back this up.
• There’s a clear difference in how the team operates with the Big Two versus the Big Three.
• We’re not saying Beal is a bad player, but his fit with the starting lineup isn’t ideal right now. The ball tends to stick when all three stars are on the court together.
• One thing Beal brings that we’re missing is rim pressure and interior scoring. The Suns are taking more floaters than layups and dunks, which isn’t ideal.
• We’re starting to consider the idea of Beal coming off the bench. It could help with the stopping and starting issues we’ve had with his injuries.
• The team seems mentally affected by the constant lineup changes. Having more consistency could help develop chemistry over the 82-game season.
• Beal’s role adjustment doesn’t have to be permanent. We could experiment with it during the regular season and potentially slide him back into the starting lineup by March or April.
• We’ve been looking at potential trade targets. Dorian Finney-Smith from the Nets is an intriguing option. He brings size, shooting, and defensive versatility.
• Another interesting target is Robert Williams III. He’s a defensive game-changer and could fill some of our needs, but his injury history is concerning.
Keep following us for more Suns analysis and updates. We’ll continue to break down the team’s performance and potential moves as the season progresses.
