First, they acquired 2x NBA champ Kevin Durant from a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets. The Suns followed it with another huge move and acquired Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards. One would wonder if the Suns are a top team in the Western Conference,

Jimmy Butler has kept the Suns as the preferred trade destiantion for him, and everyone knows that's the only place he wants to go.

Miami is being patient while Butler is suspended, knowing that other teams will start to get desperate near the trade deadline.