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The query arises whether placing Beal on the bench is a strategic method to facilitate his exit from the team. The statistics indicate that the Suns perform significantly better when Beal is not on the court. This stark contrast, especially in net rating—where the team ranks 28th with him versus being a top 10 team without him—suggests a rift in how the team is constructed around its key players.
Analysts speculate that this situation hints toward an end to the trio's collaboration, as Beal's inability to step up in pivotal moments has led to the Suns’ disappointing performance.