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

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.

Charles Barkley called Bradley Beal rightfully petty, criticized Devin Booker's leadership and spoke more on the Suns' trade interest in Jimmy Butler.

“From my sources... the Suns have a 2-year, $121 million extension waiting on Jimmy... Kevin Durant wants Jimmy Butler, and if he does get Jimmy Butler... they'll both gonna sign contract extensions.” - Big Perk (via @RoadTrippinPod / @ClutchPoints ) pic.twitter.com/e9Gj0oEoZy

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

The front office connections mean that if Phoenix can find a home for Beal, the Pistons can rent their cap space to facilitate a Butler trade. It also helps that if the Suns' boss needs to know about Beal's wishes and his no-trade clause, he can call his father, and so can his assistant GM.

The Suns would need to find a trade offer that suits the Heat and it is likely that Bradley Beal would have to leave Phoenix as part of any deal involving Butler. The issue is, Miami do not seem to be interested in the 31-year-old.

Charles Barkley has never been shy about his love for the Phoenix Suns. The post Suns’ “Petty” Move for Jimmy Butler Sparks Charles Barkley’s Outrage Despite Age Concerns appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Bradley Beal is not succumbing to the outside noise or supposition that the Phoenix Suns are trying to play mind games with him. Instead, he's refusing to budge

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