Beal has what is widely described as the "worst" contract in the NBA - particularly due to the no-trade clause in the deal, but it feels like the fact that discussions are even being held should be encouraging to Suns fans that desire for the Butler deal to come to fruition.

The Phoenix Suns are going to have to be busy over the next couple of weeks as they look to strike deals ahead of the trade deadline. With Bradley Beal on the chopping block, the club could also look to move on from Jusuf Nurkic,