Well, in short, they still very much seem to be trying to trade for Jimmy Butler. This deal was designed as a step in that direction. Why? Because the Suns had only one tradable f

Just before the start of Tuesday night’s matchup between the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers at Kaseya Center, news surfaced that indicated the Phoenix Suns are stocking up for a potential Butler trade.

For clarity, the Suns would receive Butler, the Heat would receive Kuzma, Valanciunas, Bey, Anthony Gill, and a 2031 second-round pick (via the Denver Nuggets), and the Wizards would receive Beal and a 2031 first-round pick (via the Cleveland Cavaliers).