Beal essentially holds the keys to a massive trade that would net the Suns the talents of Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler. Beal owns a no-trade clause and without his full agreement on a deal, one of the biggest trades in recent league history can't go down.

E very possible permutation of a Jimmy Butler trade to the Phoenix Suns involves Bradley Beal. That isn't just a product of the rumor mill, it's more or less cap law. Phoenix is a

Suns guard Bradley Beal hasn't been spoken to about a potential trade, even with the team trading for three first-round picks.

Amid a roller-coaster season that began with title hopes, the Suns needed a shakeup. But with limited options, where do they go from here?

PHOENIX -- In a season that has been riddled with inconsistencies, frustration, and a general lack of cohesiveness within the context of the Phoenix Suns roster - one thing is for sure. The Suns have to make a bold move.

Three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal is listed as questionable on the injury report. Via Underdog NBA: "Bradley Beal (ankle) listed questionable for Wednesday." Beal is in his second season playing for the Suns.

The Suns are making calls about the two veterans they just moved to the bench, though they have yet to ask Beal for his thoughts about any potential trade, team sources said. Beal’s sign-off is