The Phoenix Suns were linked to Jimmy Butler for much of the six-time All-Star's saga at the end of his tenure with the Miami Heat. Until they weren't.

Jimmy Butler is headed to the Golden State Warriors after one of the most tumultuous trade requests in recent NBA history. News of Butler's desire to get traded first came in December and then culminated with three separate suspensions as the situation grew increasingly intolerable for the Heat.

Will Kevin Durant stay or go? That's one of the burning questions remaining at the NBA trade deadline. The deadline for basketball clubs to make deals is just hours away. A number of monster deals have already been completed,