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

Before the game against the Hawks, the Suns had a pre-game huddle like any other team would, and typically all the players join in. Beal didn't, though, avoiding the team huddle. It seems the locker room chemistry is only getting worse, and having a star like Beal on the bench will certainly make that happen.

The trade rumors of Bradley Beal’s departure are swirling around like a haboob over The Valley, but that hasn’t stopped the veteran shooting guard from putting his best foot forward when he steps on the court for the Phoenix Suns.