The Phoenix Suns moved Bradley Beal to the bench on Monday night in an effort to shake up what has been a disappointing season under first-year coach Mike Budenholzer. It worked, at least for one night,

As he left the arena Thursday night, Beal didn’t sound like someone ready to give in. His role has changed. He has not.

Of course, some might argue that Beal was just in the zone, and didn't want to get into the huddle to break his focus. But given that every other player on the team, including tho