One of the most interesting parts about the Suns’ possible deal to land Jimmy Butler is that Bradley Beal holds all the power.
As a second-yard team, the Suns need to move one of their big guns to broker a trade for Butler, and it’s not going to be Kevin Durant or Devin Booker, so Beal fits the bill.
Things got even more interesting this week when Mike Budenholzer moved Beal to the bench.
However, ESPN reported that agent Mark Bartelstein told ESPN that “Bill and his agent have not had any negotiations to waive the no-trade clause, and his only focus is to help the team get out of the recent past.” of downturn.
Bartelstein said: “There have been no trade discussions with the Suns or any other team. Bradley’s full focus is on helping the Suns turn things around.
Beal’s deal with the Suns included one of the NBA’s last true no-trade clauses, which he used to land himself in Phoenix when he asked to leave Washington.
The latest news from Butler’s camp is that Phoenix is his “preferred destination for every senior team official,” according to insider Jack Fisher.
Butler believes Phoenix is one of the only places willing to offer him the big, long-term deal he’s seeking.
“Beal’s no-trade clause is critical to this dynamic, so team officials have to proceed with caution in this situation,” Fisher said. “Until there is some multi-team trade structure that works for both the Suns and Heat, Phoenix has no incentive to broach the subject with Beal. “You can’t get anything for Brad unless there’s a deal,” one longtime Eastern Conference executive said. “You don’t lose him unless you know you’re going to move him.” It is understood that Bill has settled his family in the desert and he does not want to move at this time and has no intention of waiving his no-trade clause.
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