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Suns make surprising choice to start Royce O’Neale over Bradley Beal against Clippers

Holden Sherman is a Senior Staff Writer for Bright Side of the Sun and is a credentialed member of the Phoenix media since 2023, covering Suns games on the East Coast.

Despite an opening in the starting lineup with Ryan Dunn out with an ankle injury, the Phoenix Suns started Royce O’Neale instead of Bradley Beal in last night’s 111-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Since the three-time All-Star moved to the bench earlier this month, Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer has been adamant that Beal will remain there for the foreseeable future.