The Miami Heat's path to a Jimmy Butler trade is complicated following the latest update on the willingness of teams to give him a lucrative extension.

The Jimmy Butler trade saga has reached a point where the Miami Heat suspended him for seven games. As they are looking for trade partners to take the beleaguered superstar, a certain Phoenix Suns and their star Bradley Beal have come into the picture.

Butler scored a paltry 9 points in each of the two contests - and he made a statement that is sure to raise eyebrows amongst the NBA world. After being spotted sitting on the bench during key moments of the game instead of standing up with teammates, Butler took to the post-game press conference to make his grievances very clear.

Now that the Miami Heat have started exploring the trade market for Jimmy Butler, one potential option they won't consider is taking back Bradley Beal

Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal referenced the no-trade clause in his contract, stating his control over any potential moves.

The Phoenix Suns can land Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat if the Detroit Pistons are willing to take a risk on acquiring Bradley Beal in a three-team trade.

The Phoenix Suns' star guard reportedly listed the Denver Nuggets as a possible landing spot amid trade rumors.

In my opinion, the Warriors continue to be the team rumored to be in the mix for Butler that makes the most sense. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are Hall-of-Famers who aren’t getting younger. The question is whether they can get Butler without decimating the younger transitional core they’ve assembled.

As the basketball world awaits a finality of the drama between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler, the question remains of the teams that are most interested in trading for the star. While the Golden State Warriors were at one time linked to Butler, they are said to back off as it's the Phoenix Suns that hold the top spot.

The Suns came into the 2024-25 season with championship expectations. They haven't come close to that goal — yet.