The Miami Heat's initial declaration of not trading Jimmy Butler has shifted, with the team now open to offers following his suspension for conduct issues. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns are struggling below .500 and have benched Bradley Beal, prompting speculation about a trade involving both players. Beal's contract complicates the situation, as does his shared position with Tyler Herro, hindering a potential deal with Miami.

The proposed trade would see the Suns acquire Butler, while the Heat would get Jonathan Isaac and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope among others, and the Orlando Magic would receive Beal and Jaime Jaquez Jr. This arrangement aims to balance team needs and contracts, creating new dynamics for each franchise.