Coming off bench

Phoenix Suns rookie, Ryan Dunn, selected 29th overall in the NBA Draft, has rapidly adjusted to the league's style and demands, strongly exceeding initial expectations.

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 (23-21) host the Los Angeles Clippers (26-19) on Monday, airing on Arizona's Family (Ch. 3 TV) and NBA TV at 7:30 p.m. This is the Suns' second game of a three-game homestand and the third of a four-game Pacific Division season series.

Bradley Beal started the second half for Dunn, who replaced him in the starting lineup beginning Jan. 6 at Philadelphia. Suns coach Mike Budenholzer moved Jusuf Nurkic and Beal to the bench starting that game.

The Suns are opening with Tyus Jones, Booker, Royce O'Neale ... returning to his former starting role to replace the injured Ryan Dunn. During coach Mike Budenholzer's pregame media availability ...