Over the last few weeks, there have been numerous rumors about the Phoenix Suns attempting to trade for Jimmy Butler, currently of the Miami Heat. Why do they want Butler, especially with his expensive price tag?

The Phoenix Suns have been bandied about as a possible destination for Jimmy Butler, the disgruntled Heat star, but does a Bradley Beal package make sense for Miami?

Kendrick Perkins believes that the Suns are pursuing Jimmy Butler, so they can please and extend Kevin Durant.

Butler has reportedly told teams he will not sign a contract extension, as he has a player option for the 2025-26 season and could hit free agency if he chooses. He's also reportedly shut down most potential teams in a deal - besides the Suns.

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins reports Durant wants the six-time NBA All-Star -- his former teammate on the 2016 USA Olympic gold-medal winning team -- in Phoenix, and that each would sign a contract extension with the Suns if a trade materializes.

Jimmy Butler could potentially add another seven figures to his career earnings if the Phoenix Suns acquire him via a trade with Miami Heat.

The Suns (15-18) could acquire him despite being over the second tax apron by sending Beal to Miami in exchange for Butler and a veteran minimum player like say Josh Richardson. The Suns have a roster spot open and could throw in their 2031 first-round pick to sweeten the deal. However, Beal has a no-trade clause in his contract.

This team built around Devin Booker and Kevin Durant has not worked. Will Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia spend on Jimmy Butler to find that out?

As the Heat continue to work toward a resolution with suspended forward Jimmy Butler, for the moment all roads lead through both the Kaseya Center and Phoenix . . . even as the team continues on

Chris Mannix of SI Now has gone further a report that has been circulated for nearly a month now - going to the point of removing the Golden State Warriors from the list of Butler's preferred destinations, and ultimately leaving Phoenix as the lone focus in terms of finding a new home.

As the Jimmy Butler saga proceeds, one potential trade partner would reportedly be willing to give him a new deal. NBA insider Marc Stein reported Sunday