Will the Miami Heat grant Jimmy Butler's trade wish to the Phoenix Suns? NBA pundits weigh in on Suns' targets before the February 6 trade deadline.
If Pat Riley is going to successfully emerge from the mess he and his team find themselves in, the Miami Heat president will have to take the most difficult advice of his career: His own. For at least the third time in just over a decade,
Just before the start of Tuesday night’s matchup between the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers at Kaseya Center, news surfaced that indicated the Phoenix Suns are stocking up for a potential Butler trade.
Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler decided to wear Phoenix Suns-themed sneakers for Tuesday night's game against the Portland
PHOENIX -- Phoenix Suns legend Charles Barkley believes current franchise star Devin Booker needs a bit of dog to his game. The Suns are nowhere near where many in Phoenix hoped they'd be at this point in the season. There's hope trading for Jimmy Butler could save a sinking ship, though there's still several roadblocks ahead.
Charles Barkley called Bradley Beal rightfully petty, criticized Devin Booker's leadership and spoke more on the Suns' trade interest in Jimmy Butler.
The NBA trade rumors surrounding Jimmy Butler and the Suns picked up steam after Phoenix acquired less favorable three first-round picks for an unprotected first-round pick from the Jazz.
Butler has been projected as a very quality fit alongside the duo of Suns stars already in place - with his relative low-usage nature, ability to pressure the rim, and underrated playmaking would be a step-up from how Bradley Beal fits currently.
The Phoenix Suns' attempt to acquire Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat may have come to an end after a recent report.
For the time being, Butler continues to take the floor for the Heat, though the six-time All-Star had another underwhelming outing on Tuesday vs. Portland.