The Phoenix Suns are reportedly pursuing Jimmy Butler with a $121M extension offer, leveraging Kevin Durant’s influence to seal the deal.

Suns guard Devin Booker was irate after an upset loss to the Hornets, only 24 hours after winning in Philadelphia.

Charles Barkley called Bradley Beal rightfully petty, criticized Devin Booker's leadership and spoke more on the Suns' trade interest in Jimmy Butler.

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler reportedly wants to team up with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker on the Phoenix Suns. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported

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

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. A team with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal that went into the season with championship aspirations shouldn’t have a losing record and be 12 th in the West even with a number of injuries.

Sam Amick believes the Suns will need more than Bradley Beal's no-trade clause waived in order to get any value for the former All-Star.

According to Forbes’ Evan Sidery, none of Butler’s preferred destinations are showing interest in trading for him ahead of the deadline except for the Suns. He also mentioned that the Suns are eager to land him and then reward him with a two-year, $112.6 million extension.

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly interested in acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. The All-Star forward recently requested a trade out of South Beach. The Suns would look to pair Butler with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant.

“From my sources... the Suns have a 2-year, $121 million extension waiting on Jimmy... Kevin Durant wants Jimmy Butler, and if he does get Jimmy Butler... they'll both gonna sign contract extensions.” - Big Perk (via @RoadTrippinPod / @ClutchPoints ) pic.twitter.com/e9Gj0oEoZy

The Phoenix Suns are headed in the wrong direction as a franchise. They've assembled a star-studded roster around Devin Booker, even adding a premier scorer and Hall of Fame player in Kevin Durant. The club's owner, Mat Ishiba, took over the team and was a willing spender -- a trait any fan should want a team owner to have.