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Bradley Beal will not waive his no-trade clause for a trade to the Chicago Bulls, a source tell The Athletic. The Bulls have reportedly held some level of dialogue with the Phoenix Suns on a trade for Beal as part of a larger Jimmy Butler deal. Beal would reportedly waive his no-trade clause if presented with the right opportunity. Beal prioritizes a winning team, but … [Read more...] about Bradley Beal Won’t Waive No-Trade Clause For Bulls

Jusuf Nurkic has returned to the Phoenix Suns after a case of the flu. Nurkic addressed that and more in a sit-down with the Arizona Republic. "I feel good, I feel better now," Nurkic said on why he was out for several games. "It was just a bad flu." The veteran center said that despite being out the lineup, he doesn't expect to be traded by the Suns. Nurkic said the logistics … [Read more...] about Jusuf Nurkic Doesn’t Expect Trade From Suns Despite No Relationship With Mike Budenholzer

The Oklahoma City Thunder had interest in acquiring the Phoenix Suns' unprotected 2031 first round pick before it was sent to the Utah Jazz in exchange for three future first round picks. The Thunder, like the Jazz, have a surplus of future first round picks that they could have consolidated for a selection with more potential upside via the Suns. Utah general manager Justin … [Read more...] about Thunder Had Interest In Acquiring 2031 First Round Pick From Suns

The Phoenix Suns continue to have trading for Jimmy Butler as their top objective, sources tell ESPN. This week, the Suns traded their 2031 first round pick to the Utah Jazz for three lower-value first round picks. The Suns will need to send out Bradley Beal and his no-trade clause in any deal that nets them Butler, which has made constructing a workable trade scenario … [Read more...] about Suns Continue To Have Trading For Jimmy Butler As Top Priority

Bradley Beal's agent Mark Bartelstein refuted reports that Beal would waive his no-trade clause for the Lakers, Bucks, Nuggets, or Heat, adding that the rumors were "created out of thin air." "Brad's entire focus has been and is on getting healthy with his ankle and helping turn things around for the Suns," added Bartelstein. Bartelstein did add that Beal would never say never … [Read more...] about Mark Bartelstein: Bradley Beal Focused On ‘Making It Work In Phoenix’