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.

Smith also called out Durant’s leadership earlier in the season, where Durant clapped back, calling him a clown on X, but Smith makes a compelling point. Durant has not been a great leader during his time with the Suns, and it is something the roster needs.

Stephen A. Smith urges the Phoenix Suns to do everything to get Jimmy Butler because he's the guy who's going to give them the toughness they need.

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.

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 guard Bradley Beal has more to his trade rumors, as his agent, Mark Bartlestein, is Suns CEO, Josh Bartlestein's father.

All things Suns: Latest Phoenix Suns news ... he would have to waive that no-trade clause. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, however, sees that as advantageous for Beal. On ESPN's "First Take ...

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, however, sees that as advantageous ... would benefit Beal to be traded to the Heat. "If I'm the Phoenix Suns — now we know how talented they are — I'm just ...

Come on now. If you are the Phoenix Suns, you've got to do everything you can to get your hands on Jimmy Butler." Jimmy Butler suspended as Miami open to trade; Stephen A. Smith sees a fit with ...

The second returns of NBA All-Star voting are in, and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks still leads all vote-getters. Just like in the first returns, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets leads all Western Conference vote-getters.

Most trades will wait until summer if only because the 2025 NBA Draft order is set by then and free agency becomes clearer. Still, this is when buyers and sellers identify themselves based on their place in the standings.

Marc Stein recently highlighted the Suns’ strong desire to acquire Jimmy Butler, citing the interest of team owner Mat Ishbia.