INDIANAPOLIS — A day after Charles Barkley said the Phoenix Suns “stink,” ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith called them “soft” based on what the “NBA people” are saying as he put it.

Suns guard Bradley Beal was candid when asked about the trade rumors with Jimmy Butler, as well as coming off the bench.

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

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

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.

The Jimmy Butler trade saga has reached a point where the Miami Heat suspended him for seven games. As they are looking for trade partners to take the beleaguered superstar, a certain Phoenix Suns and their star Bradley Beal have come into the picture.

Butler scored a paltry 9 points in each of the two contests - and he made a statement that is sure to raise eyebrows amongst the NBA world. After being spotted sitting on the bench during key moments of the game instead of standing up with teammates, Butler took to the post-game press conference to make his grievances very clear.

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.

Miami Heat superstar forward Jimmy Butler shares his most recent activity at Kaseya Center despite swirling trade rumors.

Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal referenced the no-trade clause in his contract, stating his control over any potential moves.

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.