Stephen A. Smith urges the Phoenix Suns to do everything to get Jimmy Butler because he's the guy who's going to give them the toughness they need.

Smith also called out Durant’s leadership earlier in the season, where Durant clapped back, calling him a clown on X, but Smith makes a compelling point. Durant has not been a great leader during his time with the Suns, and it is something the roster needs.

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.

Stephen A Smith makes a bold proclamation about the Knicks being better than the Lakers at the end of the season.

Jimmy Butler has been the talk of the NBA trade market, yet with the trade deadline approaching, the Heat star won't impact anything.

It certainly seems as though Jimmy Butler has his heart set on joining the Phoenix Suns. He wouldn't be the first recent superstar to prefer them as a destination. Chris Paul maneuvered his way to Phoenix when he was with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

1. Houston and Memphis renew rivalry. These teams have 24 wins apiece, tied for the second-best record in the Western Conference. There’s also been animosity between these teams in the past, and it could get even better with Ja Morant (shoulder) possibly returning.

Most trades will wait until summer if only because the 2025 NBA Draft order is set by then and free agency becomes clearer. Still, this is when buyers and sellers identify themselves based on their place in the standings.

Suns guard Devin Booker was irate after an upset loss to the Hornets only 24 hours after winning in Philadelphia.

The second returns of NBA All-Star voting are in, and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks still leads all vote-getters. Just like in the first returns, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets leads all Western Conference vote-getters.

Marc Stein recently highlighted the Suns’ strong desire to acquire Jimmy Butler, citing the interest of team owner Mat Ishbia.