Story behind the scenes in Phoenix, where the 10th-place Suns, amidst Jimmy Butler speculation and Bradley Beal’s benching, are trying to turn around an underwhelming season: nytimes.com ...

Golden State, Dallas, Houston and Phoenix have been reported as four possible trade destinations for Butler. At 6-7, 230, Butler would give the Suns a more ideal small forward than Beal, who is 6 ...

However, Butler is a better fit for Phoenix at small forward than Beal in terms of size. Beal is listed at 6-4, 207 pounds while Butler stands 6-7 and weighs 230. He's a better rebounder than Beal ...

On the latest indications Jimmy Butler is trying to force his way to Phoenix, the various obstacles that remain, some loopholes the Suns should avoid exploring, and a few 3-team trade scenarios ...

Jimmy Butler wants to be a Phoenix Sun. The Phoenix Suns want Jimmy Butler. But neither side really has the juice to make it happen. That may have changed late on Tuesday night.

The Phoenix Suns very clearly want to acquire Jimmy Butler, and while Butler has not explicitly said the feeling is reciprocated, well, the feeling is reciprocated.

How the Phoenix Suns could trade for Jimmy Butler. To make a deal for Butler work, it likely would involve multiple teams. A person with knowledge of the Suns-Jazz deal indicated to USA TODAY ...

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) tries to drive between Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (left) and forward Royce O'Neale (right) during the second half at Kaseya Center in Miami on Dec. 7, 2024.

If the Phoenix-Miami trade is complete, the Suns would add unparalleled versatility because of Butler’s ability to defend several spots, facilitate, and take over offensively when necessary.

Dec 7, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee (22) during the second half at Kaseya Center.

The Phoenix Suns star now holds the richest annual salary in NBA history, outearning all 40 players on the Miami Marlins’ payroll.

Jimmy Butler wants to be a Phoenix Sun. The Phoenix Suns want Jimmy Butler. But neither side really has the juice to make it happen. That may have changed late on Tuesday night.