Bol Bol is in his second season with the Phoenix Suns and is getting his first start with the team vs. the Memphis Grizzlies.

Phoenix Suns center Bol Bol, left, drives into Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Houston. (AP

Bol Bol returned to the starting lineup for the first time in nearly two years and delivered a monster performance on Tuesday night.

The Phoenix Suns' Bol Bol had 18 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks, two steals, two assists in their 119-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

After spending most of this season on the bench, Bol Bol is getting more playing time over the past week, including his first start as a Phoenix Sun on Tuesday. Photo: Christian Petersen/

Suns' Bol Bol has been playing at a high level since the team traded Jusuf Nurkic. He has 18 points and 14 rebounds on Tuesday night.

The Phoenix Suns gave Bol Bol the start at power forward against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday for his first start in his 60th game as a Sun.

Despite a quiet trade deadline with no major additions, Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer has turned to a new face in Bol Bol to provide a spark on both ends.

Devin Booker had 29 points and eight assists, Kevin Durant scored 27 points and Bradley Beal had 25 in his return to the starting lineup to help the Phoenix Suns beat the Chicago Bulls 121-117 on Saturday to end a four-game losing streak.

On Tuesday night, the Phoenix Suns hosted the Memphis Grizzlies in Arizona. The Suns lost by a score of 119-112. Despite the loss, Bol Bol had one of the best