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The Phoenix Suns (25-25) perplexed a number of fans ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, as Kevin Durant became a surprise name on the rumor mill. How they decide to proceed going into the 2025-26 campaign is expected to hinge on how the team finishes this season. Though, even if owner Mat Ishbia agrees to […]

The Phoenix Suns will be facing the Utah Jazz, and they may be without two of their key players. Kevin Durant is on the injury report with a left ankle sprain, and Bradley Beal has left great toe soreness. The Suns are still trying to get their season on track after dropping their last three […]

The Bradley Beal and Jimmy Butler saga is over for the Phoenix Suns. After months of rumors about the Suns wanting to trade for Butler, it’s now a done deal. However, Phoenix didn’t end up with the player they ideally wanted. It was quite the opposite. On Wednesday, Butler was traded to the Warriors, which […]

The buzz surrounding a Kevin Durant trade is only getting louder with the 2025 NBA trade deadline just a day away. ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reports that the Golden State Warriors are going all out for a Durant reunion, and Jake Fischer writes at The Stein Line that there’s a “rising belief” a KD trade really […]

The Phoenix Suns haven’t made their intention to be a huge player at this year’s trade deadline a secret whatsoever. They have been the team most often linked to a trade for disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, although the realistic pathway to bring Butler in would mean that Bradley Beal will have to be […]

As the Phoenix Suns have been in trade rumors for the past two months about trying to acquire Jimmy Butler, the person who holds the key in any deal is Bradley Beal. The Suns are not looking to move on from Kevin Durant or Devin Booker, and Beal is the next closest person with the […]

The holiday season was largely unkind to the Phoenix Suns, but they are back on track after a successful January slate. The team has won five of its last seven games and is only two and a half games out of sixth place in the conference standings. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker are taking care […]

Safe to say, Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal isn’t being traded anytime soon. His agent, Mark Bartlestein, time and time again, has echoed that same sentiment. Also, if something were to happen, it would require some compromise. After all, Beal holds the cards in any Suns trade, due to his no-trade clause. When Bartlestein spoke […]

Where is Jimmy Butler going to be traded? The Miami Heat are officially on the clock, as they have until Thursday, Feb. 6, at 3:00 PM ET to find the right deal involving Butler. In what has turned out to be the storyline of the 2024-25 NBA season to this point, the Heat have one […]

The Phoenix Suns have been at the center of trade discussions since the beginning of the New Year. Most notably, Suns guard Bradley Beal has been at the core of those talks. However, in recent days, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has also found his name in those discussions. As a result, the Suns could […]

Kamiah Adams-Beal, the wife of Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal, addressed the recent fan ejection incident on Monday, which occurred after a fan directed explicit heckling at her husband during the game against the Washington Wizards. According to Beal’s wife, the fan crossed a line—so much so that one of her children was brought to […]

It looks like the Miami Heat are still trying to find a team to trade Jimmy Butler to, and it’s apparently going to take more than one team if they send him to the Phoenix Suns. That is Butler’s preferred option, but in order to make it work, Bradley Beal will have to waive his […]

With the trade deadline approaching, there are many players’ names that are circulating in rumors. Two names that have consistently come up are Bradley Beal and Zach LaVine, and there’s a chance that they could be swapped for each other, according to Marc Stein. “In LaVine’s case, sources say, he has not been pushing to […]

With the trade deadline approaching, the Phoenix Suns have had their names involved with Jimmy Butler, Bradley Beal, and Jusuf Nurkic rumors . After all, the Suns benched both Beal and Nurkic at the start of the year. It signaled the point of no return for the franchise. Although they had been struggling, benching Beal […]

As the Phoenix Suns are in pursuit of a Jimmy Butler trade from the Miami Heat, sports commentator Bill Simmons gives his mock trade on his self-titled show that includes a four-team deal to make it happen. After the Suns rounded up some first-round picks through a recent trade, it seems to be one of […]

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the Milwaukee Bucks were recently rumored to be more interested in a Bradley Beal trade rather than a trade for Jimmy Butler. But with the NBA trade deadline just about two weeks way, there is reportedly no traction on a potential Bradley Beal to the Bucks trade, as per […]

The Phoenix Suns have been at the center of trade rumors for seemingly the entire NBA season so far. It’s well-known across the league that the Suns have gone all-in to win a title while Kevin Durant and Devin Booker are still playing at a high level, but injuries and inconsistencies have hurt them all […]

It is not a matter of IF Jimmy Butler is traded, it’s a matter of WHEN Jimmy Butler is traded, right? This marriage between Butler and the Miami Heat has been heading toward an ugly divorce for quite some time. That is why the Phoenix Suns have been at the front of the line to land the six-time All-Star […]

Jimmy Butler has made his intentions clear about leaving the Miami Heat, but with his nearly $50 million pricetag, it is anything but easy to facilitate a trade for Butler. The one team that can do so, though, is the Phoenix Suns, who have seemingly been trying to trade Bradley Beal in exchange for Butler. […]

The Phoenix Suns will visit the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night at Barclays Center. Bradley Beal is questionable on the team’s injury report with a left ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about Beal’s injury and playing status vs. the Nets. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Bradley Beal injury […]

When the Phoenix Suns moved their 2031 draft pick for three first-round picks from the Utah Jazz, it was clear they wanted to pursue Jimmy Butler. However, Suns guard Bradley Beal is the piece preventing the organization from making a move. He has a no-trade clause, which has made matters interesting for them. No matter […]

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal has reportedly emphasized his “first priority” if he waives his no-trade clause: winning. According to The Athletic’s Fred Katz, sources familiar with the ongoing trade speculation surrounding Beal have highlighted his desire to join a team positioned for success if the Suns pursue a trade. Beal, 31, was acquired by […]

After missing the past two games, Bradley Beal will make his return to the Phoenix Suns on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Beal was upgraded to questionable on the initial injury report for Monday. In both Thursday and Saturday’s games, he was listed as doubtful, so this was a step in the right direction. Suns […]

As the NBA trade deadline draws near, a couple of names that are hot in the rumor mill are Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal and Miami Heat wing Jimmy Butler, with the Milwaukee Bucks mentioned as a team that could make a play for either. But should the Bucks jump in the mix, they are […]

Bradley Beal continues to land on the injury report for the Phoenix Suns. Although he played in the first game of the five-game road trip, Beal missed the Suns’ contest against the Washington Wizards with a left ankle sprain. Now, it’s more of the same, as he’s doubtful to play with that same injury. Unfortunately, […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal echoes one phrase before every media availability, press conference, or any opportunity to speak with reporters. “Praise my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” However, the phrase is not simply one to look flashy or to be in touch with an audience. However, his faith is a lifestyle and is one […]

As soon as the winning high tide hits, another injury takes place, this time to Phoenix Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal. He’s been labeled as doubtful for Thursday’s game against the Washington Wizards with a left ankle sprain. If he misses the contest, it will be his 11th absence of the season. Injuries have bitten […]

The Phoenix Suns reportedly would very much like to trade Bradley Beal, possibly for the Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler, but Beal has a no-trade clause, which has loomed over any and all rumors involving Beal. With his no-trade clause, Beal can effectively veto any trade that includes him for any reason. That has seemingly become […]

The beginning of the Phoenix Suns’ five-game road trip means an Atlanta return for head coach, Mike Budenholzer. The first-year head coach started his head coaching career with the Atlanta Hawks. He led the franchise to a 60-win season in 2015, before being fired. Then, he traveled to be the Milwaukee Bucks head coach. From […]

The plot thickens with the Phoenix Suns and Bradley Beal, and now there’s family drama involved. Beal’s agent, Mark Bartlestein, has an interesting connection with the franchise, thanks to his son, Josh Bartlestein. The latter is the Suns’ chief executive officer and one of the heads of the decision-making for the franchise. While the NBA […]

With Jimmy Butler growing unhappy in Miami, it looks like an era in South Beach is coming to an end. Butler was the focal point for the Miami Heat, leading them to a pair of NBA Finals appearances in 2020 and 2023. Although the era saw Butler and crew exceed expectations, none of the Finals […]

The Phoenix Suns are falling apart, and with the team struggling, trade rumors are heating up. One guy who has been at the center of it all is Bradley Beal, and with the team being linked to disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler amid Beal’s transition to the Suns bench, the veteran guard’s agent decided […]

For all of the talk surrounding Bradley Beal’s benching, he’s taken everything in stride. However, Phoenix Suns rookie Ryan Dunn has been the beneficiary of the move. While he’s started in plenty of games before, this one was during an uneasy time. Even with the adjustment to the bench, Beal didn’t want Dunn to have […]

Actions speak louder than words, and that’s the case if you’re Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal. While his name has been thrown around in trade rumors involving Jimmy Butler, another curveball was thrown his way. Beal was benched during the Suns’ losing skid, for the first time in his career. Although he scored a game-high […]

The Phoenix Suns are another team that has seen their 2024-25 campaign take turns for the worse with each passing day. Their 8-1 start to the season feels nothing but a distant memory, as they have now fallen all the way down to 12th in the Western Conference with a 15-18 record — a brutal […]

It’s been a year and a half since the Washington Wizards traded Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns, so why bring it up now? While the trade itself is old news, the story is still developing and will continue to for years to come. Beal was benched ahead of the Suns’ (16-18) matchup with the Philadelphia […]

Change is difficult for many, and that includes Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal. After Beal was benched by Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer, the decision came as a shock. A $50 million player who has been a starter for his whole career was being sent to the bench. While many had a variety of emotions […]

The NBA trade deadline is just a month away as teams have until February 6th to make their trades. Two teams that have been at the forefront of trade rumors this season are the Chicago Bulls and the Phoenix Suns. Both the Bulls and the Suns are having similar seasons so far as Chicago is […]

As soon as the Phoenix Suns benched Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic, it sparked plenty of questions. However, head coach Mike Budenholzer put those to rest on Monday’s pregame availability. He explained exactly why he made the change before Monday’s matchup vs the Philadelphia 76ers, via Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints. “I think we just feel […]