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.

Phoenix Suns' pursuit of Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will only ramp up in terms of speculation. The most recent turn was a few days ago, where the Heat announced they suspended Butler for seven games while also confirming they would entertain trade offers (after previously denying so).

In my opinion, the Warriors continue to be the team rumored to be in the mix for Butler that makes the most sense. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are Hall-of-Famers who aren’t getting younger. The question is whether they can get Butler without decimating the younger transitional core they’ve assembled.

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

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.

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.

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.

The Phoenix Suns can land Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat if the Detroit Pistons are willing to take a risk on acquiring Bradley Beal in a three-team trade.

The Phoenix Suns made a shocking move on Monday after moving Bradley Beal to the bench. Could it be a move to make him waive his no-trade clause amid recent trade rumors?

Beal’s contract includes a no-trade clause, which complicates the Phoenix Suns’ rumored interest in Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.