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

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.

Devin Booker scored a game-high 26 points, Kevin Durant dropped 24 and Grayson Allen contributed 18 off the bench to lead the Suns to a third straight victory. Tyus Jones scored 17 as he and Booker each hit five 3s.

Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Julius Randle added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth straight game by beating the Phoenix Suns 121-113 on Wednesday night.

The Phoenix Suns (22-21) begin their three-game homestand against the lowly Washington Wizards (6-37) on Saturday.

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 ...

The Phoenix Suns have fallen flat this season ... Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images / Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Suns starting point guard Tyus Jones looked ahead to Monday's matchup against the Clippers ...

Devin Booker led the Suns' with 18 points, Kevin Durant and Tyus Jones had 17 points each. Devin Booker scored eight of his game-high 13 points in the second quarter, helping pace Phoenix to a 60 ...

The Phoenix Suns (23-21) host the Los Angeles Clippers ... Beal not replacing Dunn in Suns starting lineup The Suns are opening with Tyus Jones, Booker, Royce O'Neale, Durant and Nick Richards ...

Kevin Durant scored 30 of his 36 points in the second half and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-121.

The Suns have won nine of their last 12. Allen scored 18 off the bench while Tyus Jones added 17. Phoenix tied a season high with 22 3-pointers, making 46.8% of its shots from long range.