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.

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

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

As the basketball world awaits a finality of the drama between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler, the question remains of the teams that are most interested in trading for the star. While the Golden State Warriors were at one time linked to Butler, they are said to back off as it's the Phoenix Suns that hold the top spot.

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.

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

On this episode of the Kevin O'Connor Show, Mo Dakhil of Bleacher Report hops on to discuss a wild Monday night in the NBA, and of course the latest trade rumors as we inch closer to the deadline.

The Grizzlies and Bucks are two teams that may get into the Jimmy Butler trade talks as the Heat try to find a partner.

Butler scored a paltry 9 points in each of the two contests - and he made a statement that is sure to raise eyebrows amongst the NBA world. After being spotted sitting on the bench during key moments of the game instead of standing up with teammates, Butler took to the post-game press conference to make his grievances very clear.

While much of the trade talk surrounding Jimmy Butler has centered upon the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors, one former NBA standout “really doubts” he will end up in either location.

Jimmy Butler has made his intentions clear over the past month. With Butler wanting to leave the Miami Heat, can the Phoenix Suns make a serious play to acquire him?