Suns guard Devin Booker was irate after an upset loss to the Hornets only 24 hours after winning in Philadelphia.
Imagine a Big Three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Jimmy Butler. That's reportedly a big possibility as the Miami Heat star is expected to be traded ahead of the NBA's February 6 trade deadline. According to NBA Insider Jake Fischer,
“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
Kendrick Perkins believes that the Suns are pursuing Jimmy Butler, so they can please and extend Kevin Durant.
Charles Barkley called Bradley Beal rightfully petty, criticized Devin Booker's leadership and spoke more on the Suns' trade interest in Jimmy Butler.
The Suns would need to find a trade offer that suits the Heat and it is likely that Bradley Beal would have to leave Phoenix as part of any deal involving Butler. The issue is, Miami do not seem to be interested in the 31-year-old.
The Phoenix Suns have been bandied about as a possible destination for Jimmy Butler, the disgruntled Heat star, but does a Bradley Beal package make sense for Miami?
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.
Kevin Durant wants Jimmy Butler!” Kendrick Perkins made a bold claim about the Suns willing to sign Butler on a two-year $121 million deal because of his friendship with KD. The post Mike Budenholzer Confirms Bold Stance on Suns Roster After $121M Offer to Kevin Durant's Friend Jimmy Butler appeared first on EssentiallySports.
T he NBA trade news cycle has been laser-focused on Jimmy Butler's potential landing spot for a week in the wake of Butler essentially demanding a trade on January 2 by saying he
The Phoenix Suns have reportedly positioned themselves to make a significant move for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, with Kendrick Perkins claiming the team is ready to offer Butler a two-year, $121 million contract extension.