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The Phoenix Suns' decision to move Bradley Beal to a bench role this week was widely regarded with cynicism as a way to convince him to waive his no-trade clause so they can send him out as part of a package to acquire Jimmy Butler. But sources tell Jake Fischer that it was an attempt to turn Beal into a more aggressive scorer with second units. Beal responded by scoring 25 … [Read more...] about Suns Insist Moving Bradley Beal To Bench About Jumpstarting Offense, Not No-Trade Clause

While there have been additional issues to come up along the way, the devolving relationship between Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat is about money, explains Brian Windhorst. The Heat decided not to offer Butler a two-year, $113 million extension last offseason and his current agitation for a trade is about his desire to secure his next contract. Butler would like a trade to … [Read more...] about Suns Only Team Ready To Pay Jimmy Butler Contract He Seeks

The Miami Heat have had Jimmy Butler trade discussions with several teams over the last week. One of the interested teams is the Phoenix Suns, but Bradley Beal's no-trade clause is a sticking point in a possible trade. For one, Beal has to approve of any deal, or he can use his no-trade clause to block it. The second issue is that Miami doesn't want to take on Beal, given his … [Read more...] about Heat Have No Interest In Bradley Beal Due To No Trade Clause

The Phoenix Suns are set to replace Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic in the starting lineup starting Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Chris Haynes. Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee will start in place of Beal and Nurkic. Haynes added that there is also "tension" within the Suns locker room. "There is also tension in that locker room. I'm told certain players are … [Read more...] about Suns To Replace Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic In Starting Lineup Amidst ‘Tension’ In Locker Room

The Miami Heat have "no interest" in taking back Bradley Beal's contract in a potential deal with the Phoenix Suns involving Jimmy Butler, sources told Bobby Marks of ESPN. Beal is owed $110 million over the next two seasons. The Suns would need to find a third team should they still want to acquire Butler. The Heat are unable to take back more salary in a deal due to being an … [Read more...] about Heat Have No Interest In Taking Back Bradley Beal Contract In Jimmy Butler Trade