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It was widely anticipated that the Phoenix Suns would be a prime contender for acquiring Butler, especially given his desire to play alongside superstars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. However, the Suns' ability to make this trade hinges on the complexities surrounding Bradley Beal, who has a no-trade clause in his contract and is reportedly not keen on a move to the Chicago Bulls, even amidst trade conversations.
This situation complicates Butler's potential move to Phoenix. If the Suns can't find a suitable route to offload Beal—coupled with the fact that no other teams are interested in acquiring Beal—this leaves Miami in a challenging position regarding their star player Butler.