The Phoenix Suns could become a formidable opponent for the rest of the NBA after a potential trade for the Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler.

Book has had everything handed to him since James Jones arrived. Promising new rookies. (Josh Jackson, Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson). All-time great veterans (Chris Paul, Durant and Beal). New coaches (Monty Williams, Frank Vogel and Mike Budenholzer). The franchise has even upgraded the locker room and practice facility.

The Jimmy Butler trade request saga has continued into another week but a recent development suggests a resolution could come soon.

The Phoenix Suns are trading their unprotected first-round pick in 2031 to the Utah Jazz in exchange for first-round picks in 2025, 2027 and 2029, per

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Miami forward Jimmy Butler appeared to nod at trade rumors of a move to Phoenix, turning out for the Heat’s 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in a pair of Suns-themed colorway shoes.

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Searching for ways to improve their roster ahead of the NBA trade deadline, the Phoenix Suns acquired three first-round picks from the Utah Jazz.

It should only be a matter of time before Jimmy Butler secures a trade away from the Heat, if this Suns hint is any indication.

He has been at odds with the Heat since team president Pat Riley called him out after they got booted out of the playoffs last season. Butler, who recently hung out with Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston, is averaging 17.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game this season.