The Phoenix Suns are trying to figure out how to improve on a season that's had a lot more downs than ups lately. Catch up quick: After starting the season with high hopes and a hot streak, the Suns have struggled and are under .

As the Heat continue to work toward a resolution with suspended forward Jimmy Butler, for the moment all roads lead through both the Kaseya Center and Phoenix . . . even as the team continues on

Despite the constant trade talks, a lineup change, and the turmoil that has been this early 16-18 Phoenix Suns season, Bradley Beal has stayed committed to the four letters scribed in on his chest.

Jakučionis also scored the game’s go-ahead basket with 30 seconds left on a driving left-hand layup, and throughout the night, he was able to touch the paint when he worked in ball screens. On an island, he tends to favor stepback jumpers as per above.

Recently, Stephen A. Smith took to ESPN to give a harsh criticism of Phoenix, as well as some friendly advice on why he thinks they should pursue Jimmy Butler via trade.

"The Suns meanwhile, would need to have Bradley Beal waive his no trade clause. Sources told ESPN that the Heat have no desire to take back the $110 million owed to Beal and that Phoenix would need to find a third team to get involved to make a deal work."

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 -- Amid a flurry of trade rumors surrounding his name, Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal finally broke his silence. When asked if his recent benching was due to a potential move, Beal offered the following: "If so, I need to be addressed because I hold the cards. Until I'm addressed and somebody says something different, I'll be a Sun."

Dru: “I’m hearing that the Warriors literally want to go bigger than Jimmy Butler—they’re one of the most undersized teams in the league. So they’re trying to get a big—Right now the Warriors seem

The latest NBA rumors involve Jimmy Butler and the Heat's uneasy marriage, teams Bradley Beal will waive his no-trade clause for, and a coveted Warriors target.

The Miami Heat will reportedly trade Jimmy Butler this week, per The Ringer's Bill Simmons, who made mention of that potential move during the latest