Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer explains his reasoning behind starting Mason Plumlee over a benched Jusuf Nurkic

Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer recently gave an update on when the team's new acquisition will make his debut.

With losses beginning to mount, the Suns are reportedly benching starters Bradley Beal in Jusuf Nurkic. According to NBA reporter Chris Haynes, center Mason Plumlee and rookie Ryan Dunn will replace the two veterans.

Royce O'Neale is the only player listed on the Suns injury report for Monday's game. He's in Phoenix with a left ankle sprain scheduled for a re-evaluation later this week. Jones is returning after he and rookie big Oso Ighodaro missed Saturdays' game with an illness.

Tyrese Haliburton scored 27 points and Myles Turner added 20 points, six rebounds and three blocks, leading the Indiana Pacers past the Phoenix Suns 126-108 on Saturday.

Phoenix Suns are down their starting point guard, Tyus Jones and rookie big Oso Ighodaro for Saturday's game at Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS — Tyrese Haliburton scored 27 points and Myles Turner added 20 points, six rebounds and three blocks, leading the Indiana Pacers past the Phoenix Suns 126-108 on Saturday.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP ... Instead, they've lost seven of eight and 10 of 13, forcing coach Mike Budenholzer to continue waiting for career win No. 500. Pacers: Indiana has finally started playing ...

Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer elaborated about how his return to Atlanta is always special, every time he makes it.