Suns, Jimmy Butler and Stephen A. Smith

Stephen A. Smith advocates for Suns Jimmy Butler trade with 'soft' criticism
Recently, Stephen A. Smith took to ESPN to give a harsh criticism of Phoenix, as well as some friendly advice on why he thinks they should pursue Jimmy Butler via trade.
Jimmy Butler suspended as Miami open to trade; Stephen A. Smith sees a fit with Suns
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.
Suns' Bradley Beal Hasn't Discussed Waiving No-Trade Clause amid Jimmy Butler Rumors
As the Phoenix Suns explore ways to make a deal for Jimmy Butler, there has been no thought on Bradley Beal's part thus far about helping them facilitate
Are the Suns trying to alienate Bradley Beal so he will waive his no-trade clause?
The Phoenix Suns moved Bradley Beal to the bench on Monday night in an effort to shake up what has been a disappointing season under first-year coach Mike Budenholzer. It worked, at least for one night,
Bradley Beal's Trade Rumors: Phoenix Suns to Miami Heat?
The Phoenix Suns bench Bradley Beal, sparking trade rumors to the Miami Heat, who seem uninterested. Will Jimmy Butler be a part of a deal Bradley with Beal?
Bradley Beal’s agent breaks silence on no-trade clause amid Suns’ Jimmy Butler rumors
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,
Will benching Bradley Beal fix Suns or is it setting up a Jimmy Butler trade?
In the middle of losing 7 of 8 games, Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer benched star Bradley Beal and center Jusuf Nurkic. Both players are struggling, and their numbers are way down this season. This isn’t a day-to-day move — it’s permanent.
Stephen A.: Jimmy Butler suspension doesn't 'look good' for Heat
Stephen A. Smith explains how the disconnect between Jimmy Butler and the Heat could impact Miami's ability to attract star ...
Should the Phoenix Suns land Jimmy Butler in a deal involving Bradley Beal or stand pat?
A day after Charles Barkley said the Phoenix Suns “stink,” ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith called them “soft” based on what the “NBA ...
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Stephen A. Smith Says 1 NBA Team Is 'Soft'
Stephen A. Smith is never afraid of stating his opinion, no matter who it upsets. Right now he is very opinionated about his ...
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Will Jimmy Butler be traded this season?
Stephen A Smith, Brian Windhorst and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo explain all factors in play with Jimmy Butler set to leave the ...
Kendrick Perkins claims Suns Jimmy Butler pursuit is to make Kevin Durant happy
Kendrick Perkins believes that the Suns are pursuing Jimmy Butler, so they can please and extend Kevin Durant.
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Stephen A. Smith makes his feelings clear on Skip Bayless amid bombshell lawsuit
Stephen A. Smith has given a character reference of Skip Bayless after the ex-Fox Sports presenter was accused of offering a ...
10 teams to watch as 2025 trade deadline nears
Most trades will wait until summer if only because the 2025 NBA Draft order is set by then and free agency becomes clearer.
ESPN Analyst Sounds Off on Suns Amid Recent Slump, He Has a Point
Smith also called out Durant’s leadership earlier in the season, where Durant clapped back, calling him a clown on X, but ...