According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the Phoenix Suns internally hope, and believe, the offensive production of Bradley Beal will noticeably increase once Kevin Durant has been traded.

Ultimately, with Beal having two years and $111 million left on his contract, Phoenix is hoping his production can finally match the output of money they are giving him.

With the constant injuries piling up and his statistical production trending downwards, not many teams have shown interest in trading for the All-Star guard. The only two teams that have shown “mild” interest in Beal was the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks.

If a trade were to take place, it would need to be approved by the 31-year-old; another reason why the Suns are stuck with him.

Before hiring former Cleveland Cavaliers’ assistant coach Jordan Ott, Phoenix asked every candidate what they’ll do to maximize Beal and how to mold him into a changing lineup best fit for Devin Booker and their championship aspirations.

Through numerous reports, the Suns are committed to Booker and rebuilding the team around him. With this confirmation, Phoenix have been ramping up their trade conversations with multiple teams to find a new home for Durant. They could do it before, or on, Draft night.

According to the Phoenix Suns’ head coach Mike Budenholzer, third-option veteran Bradley Beal will be sidelined for at least one week due to a hamstring injury.

Beal suffered the injury in their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half. He did not play in the second half, and was later ruled out for an extensive period of time.

“He had an MRI today, and we’ll be hopeful that this next week goes well, and re-evaluate him then,” said Budenholzer.

It is unclear if Collin Gillespie will be the full-time replacement for Beal, but he did get the start in Phoenix’s blowout win over the Toronto Raptors.

The Suns are fighting for the final Play-In spot, as they are a game behind the short-handed Dallas Mavericks. They have 13 games remaining on their schedule, with them playing at home against the Chicago Bulls Wednesday.

Head coach Mike Budenholzer has made the decision to reinsert Bradley Beal back into the starting lineup. Fans saw Phoenix’s “Big 3” play together during Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls.

The veteran guard replaced Tyus Jones at the point guard position. Despite benching him, Jones is still “valued” by the Suns and Budenholzer.

Phoenix is trying to jumpstart to their team for their playoff push, as they’ve slipped to 11th in the Western Conference. They are currently 27-29 on the season, with them being 1-1 after the All-Star break.

“He organizes us. He brings leadership, stability,” Budenholzer said. “He’s a point guard. He’s that guy that’s looking to get everybody involved. Has a comfort level with that spot. He’s been good.”

In his first game back as a starter, Beal put up 25 points (10/19 FG), six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.