The Phoenix Suns look to be the most aggressive pursuers of Jimmy Butler, who's currently on suspension from the Miami Heat after publicly requesting a trade. The Heat will likely send Butler to whichever team offers them the best return. The Suns want ...

The Suns (15-18) could acquire him despite being over the second tax apron by sending Beal to Miami in exchange for Butler and a veteran minimum player like say Josh Richardson. The Suns have a roster spot open and could throw in their 2031 first-round pick to sweeten the deal. However, Beal has a no-trade clause in his contract.

Suns guard Bradley Beal was candid when asked about the trade rumors with Jimmy Butler, as well as coming off the bench.

Beal’s contract includes a no-trade clause, which complicates the Phoenix Suns’ rumored interest in Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.

In my opinion, the Warriors continue to be the team rumored to be in the mix for Butler that makes the most sense. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are Hall-of-Famers who aren’t getting younger. The question is whether they can get Butler without decimating the younger transitional core they’ve assembled.

Even before Jimmy Butler's suspension, Stephen A. Smith believed that Bradley Beal should be open to a trade to the Miami Heat from the Phoenix Suns.

Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal referenced the no-trade clause in his contract, stating his control over any potential moves.

Now that the Miami Heat have started exploring the trade market for Jimmy Butler, one potential option they won't consider is taking back Bradley Beal

Butler offered the following on his current stance in Miami amid a flurry of trade rumors: "What do I want to see happen? I want to see me get my joy back from

It’s understandable that Beal was caught off-guard. He has been advertised as one leg of this big three in Phoenix since the moment he waived his no-trade clause about a year and a half ago to approve a trade out of Washington.

The Suns came into the 2024-25 season with championship expectations. They haven't come close to that goal — yet.