The Phoenix Suns have had to bench a starter from earlier in the season, and he's had a strong reaction to the change.

The Phoenix Suns (24-21) had a 111-109 home win against their Pacific Division rival Los Angeles Clippers (26-20) on Monday.

but the Suns are opting to keep their starting five the same. Dunn had started 12 straight games prior to the injury. Phoenix's starting five consists of Tyus Jones, Devin Booker, Royce O'Neale ...

Though the strength of schedule over this span hasn’t necessarily been impressive, Phoenix has been better recently, winning nine of its last 13 games. So, as the team continues its pursuit of Jimmy Butler, the Suns (24-22) are moving their way up the standings.

Ryan Dunn was ruled out prior to tip-off due to an ankle sprain suffered early in Phoenix's victory over the Washington Wizards, so the Suns had to adapt once again. Head coach Mike Budenholzer opted to keep the same starting lineup intact that contributed to the victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday.

Since Mat Ishbia took on ownership of the Phoenix Suns, he's been apt to spend. But could they finally make money-saving trades at the deadline.

The Phoenix Suns (24-21) play the final of their homestand against the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-21) on Wednesday.

Tyronn Lue acknowledges that reintegrating Kawhi Leonard, who now has a 28-minute restriction in four quarters, has made it challenging on establishing consistent lineups and effective

Coming off bench

Two teams playing some good basketball meet on Wednesday and Kenny Ducey is siding with the visitors based on their ability to score at the rim. The Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns will both take three-game winning streaks into play on Wednesday, seeking out a win that would really solidify a solid month of January.

PHOENIX -- Saturday night was an eventful one ... Both can be true. Both Tyus Jones and Bradley Beal looked more comfortable in their respective roles. Jones and Beal have both enjoyed variyng ...