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Stephen A. Smith advocates for Suns Jimmy Butler trade with 'soft' criticism
Stephen A. Smith says the Suns should do everything to get Jimmy Butler: "The team is considered soft"
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Jimmy Butler suspended as Miami open to trade; Stephen A. Smith sees a fit with Suns
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.
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.
Suns guard Bradley Beal has more to his trade rumors, as his agent, Mark Bartlestein, is Suns CEO, Josh Bartlestein's father.
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.
Kendrick Perkins believes that the Suns are pursuing Jimmy Butler, so they can please and extend Kevin Durant.
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.
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Phoenix Suns' owner Mat Ishbia was in Indianapolis and saw his team lose its fourth straight game, this time to the Pacers.
Phoenix Suns' owner Mat Ishbia was in Indianapolis and saw his team lose its fourth straight game, this time to the Pacers.
The Phoenix Suns (15-17) play the first of a three-game road trip at the Indiana Pacers (17-18) on Saturday looking to end their losing streak.
Kevin Durant scored 25 points and Devin Booker added 20, but the Phoenix Suns (15-18) lost their fourth straight game, falling to the Indiana Pacers on the road Saturday, 126-108. This is the Suns' fourth straight loss,
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